Postcode NN2 6LX 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 miles away. There are 10 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 15.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NN2 6LX.
Kingsthorpe near NN2 6LX 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 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 6LX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | 8, Lyncroft Way, Northampton, NN2 6LX | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 19, Motspur Drive, Northampton, NN2 6LY | Terraced | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 37, Currie Road, Northampton, NN2 6HG | Terraced | Freehold | £207,500 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 24, Cartwright Road, Northampton, NN2 6HF | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 146, St Andrews Road, Northampton, NN2 6HL | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the NN2 6LX postcode area, located within Kingsthorpe, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN2 6LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Thornton Road, Northampton, NN2 6LS | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Jimmy's Store | 42 Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton, NN2 6EZ | Walking directions to Jimmy's Store |
| 0.3 mi | The Hollow | 6 Monarch Terrace, Northampton, NN2 6EJ | Walking directions to The Hollow |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Kensington Close, Northampton, NN2 6NP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 16 Stanley Street, Northampton, NN2 6DD | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 6LX, 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 6LX 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 6LX in Kingsthorpe is £240,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to NN2 6LX, including Cambian Northampton School (Good), Northgate School Academy Trust (Outstanding) and Earl Spencer Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NN2 6LX 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 6LX 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.