Postcode NN2 6LW is located in an urban city, within the Kingsthorpe South ward of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Kingsthorpe area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingsthorpe is £51,582 per year. The nearest station is Northampton, about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Kingsthorpe Park.
Kingsthorpe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,648 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Kingsthorpe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kingsthorpe is £51,582 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 128 ft away from NN2 6LW.
Kingsthorpe near NN2 6LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Northampton located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kingsthorpe Park | Large | Walking directions to Kingsthorpe Park |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Kingsthorpe South area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £475,950.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £353,000 | £322 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £242,000 | £310 |
| Terraced | 64 | £227,000 | £261 |
| Flats | 7 | £125,000 | £248 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £271,000 | £91,000 | £189,000 | £155,000 |
| 2017 | £305,000 | £104,500 | £175,000 | £170,000 |
| 2018 | £292,000 | £119,250 | £195,000 | £175,000 |
| 2019 | £295,950 | £162,500 | £202,500 | £190,000 |
| 2020 | £300,950 | £82,500 | £252,950 | £184,000 |
| 2021 | £307,950 | £108,000 | £248,500 | £220,950 |
| 2022 | £352,475 | £144,000 | £275,950 | £225,000 |
| 2023 | £356,475 | £112,500 | £264,950 | £229,000 |
| 2024 | £346,950 | £115,000 | £265,000 | £210,000 |
| 2025 | £375,000 | £131,000 | £247,000 | £225,000 |
| 2026 | £340,000 | £142,500 | £265,000 | £213,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £232 | £171 | £220 | £188 |
| 2017 | £245 | £205 | £219 | £199 |
| 2018 | £249 | £225 | £235 | £203 |
| 2019 | £302 | £245 | £253 | £210 |
| 2020 | £300 | £154 | £284 | £212 |
| 2021 | £305 | £166 | £297 | £257 |
| 2022 | £335 | £250 | £313 | £254 |
| 2023 | £342 | £233 | £335 | £256 |
| 2024 | £343 | £217 | £310 | £259 |
| 2025 | £318 | £254 | £310 | £253 |
| 2026 | £332 | £236 | £290 | £255 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN2 6LW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | 18, Balmoral Road, Northampton, NN2 6LA | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 20, Balmoral Road, Northampton, NN2 6LA | Terraced | Freehold | £241,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2026 | 27, Balfour Close, Northampton, NN2 6LL | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 73, Balfour Close, Northampton, NN2 6LL | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 9, Balfour Close, Northampton, NN2 6LL | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 |
In the NN2 6LW postcode area, located within Kingsthorpe, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN2 6LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Thornton Road, Northampton, NN2 6LS | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Today's Local | 37-39 Balmoral Road, Northampton, NN2 6LA | Walking directions to Today's Local |
| 0.2 mi | The Hollow | 6 Monarch Terrace, Northampton, NN2 6EJ | Walking directions to The Hollow |
| 0.2 mi | Jimmy's Store | 42 Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton, NN2 6EZ | Walking directions to Jimmy's Store |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Kensington Close, Northampton, NN2 6NP | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for West Northamptonshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NN2 6LW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Caroline Janet Phillips
Kingsthorpe South - Elected 1 May 2025
Dave Gaskell
Kingsthorpe South - Elected 1 May 2025
Lucy Rigby
Northampton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NN2 6LW records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around NN2 6LW in Kingsthorpe is £240,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to NN2 6LW, including Cambian Northampton School (Good), Northgate School Academy Trust (Outstanding) and Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NN2 6LW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,648 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Northampton North covering NN2 6LW is Lucy Rigby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Caroline Janet Phillips (Reform UK) and Dave Gaskell (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.