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NN2 6NA

Queens Park Industrial Estate

Kingsthorpe South

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Detailed insights for NN2 6NA

Overview

Postcode NN2 6NA 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 1.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Kingsthorpe Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Kingsthorpe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.4%

Approximately 12.4% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Kingsthorpe is £51,582 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NN2 6NA.

Flood risk

No risk

Kingsthorpe near NN2 6NA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Northampton located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NN2 6NA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miKingsthorpe ParkLargeWalking directions to Kingsthorpe Park

Area Profile

Population
525
Population density
3,197.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.24(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.87(+106%)
Public order
16.02(+132%)
Vehicle crime
15.08(+266%)
Burglary
9.43(+183%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
362
69.35%
Other White
49
9.39%
Caribbean
17
3.26%
African
16
3.07%
Indian
12
2.3%
Total population: 522

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
135
31.47%
Level 3 (A level)
77
17.95%
No qualifications
73
17.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
12.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
53
12.35%
Total 16+ residents: 429

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
73
34.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
64
30.48%
Owns outright
28
13.33%
Other social rented
23
10.95%
Shared ownership
14
6.67%
Total households: 210

Property prices in Kingsthorpe South

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£274
Sales (last 12 months)127
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £280K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingsthorpe South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£353,000£322
Semi-Detached41£242,000£310
Terraced64£227,000£261
Flats7£125,000£248

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingsthorpe South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsthorpe South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsthorpe South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsthorpe South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsthorpe South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kingsthorpe South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN2 6NA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN2 6NA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 202520, Kensington Close, Northampton, NN2 6NPTerracedFreehold£205,000
14 Feb 202552, Kensington Close, Northampton, NN2 6NPSemi-DetachedFreehold£305,000
27 Aug 20257, Branksome Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6NDTerracedFreehold£250,000
23 May 20253, Branksome Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6NDSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
10 Feb 202522, Branksome Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6NDTerracedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the NN2 6NA postcode area, located within Kingsthorpe, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NN2 6NA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCambian Northampton SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableNorthgate School Academy TrustAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryThe Good Shepherd Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN2 6NA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NN2 6NA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiKensington Close, Northampton, NN2 6NPWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miAsdaThornton Road, Northampton, NN2 6LSWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miToday's Local37-39 Balmoral Road, Northampton, NN2 6LAWalking directions to Today's Local
0.4 miJimmy's Store42 Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton, NN2 6EZWalking directions to Jimmy's Store
0.4 miThe Hollow6 Monarch Terrace, Northampton, NN2 6EJWalking directions to The Hollow

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Northamptonshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,725

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NN2 6NA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Caroline Janet Phillips

Kingsthorpe South - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Dave Gaskell

Kingsthorpe South - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Lucy Rigby

Northampton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictWest NorthamptonshireE06000062
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorthampton NorthE14001406
WardKingsthorpe SouthE05015997
ParishNorthamptonE04013033
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)KingsthorpeE02005657
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Northamptonshire 013BE01027191
Police ForceNorthamptonshire
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NN2 6NA

Is NN2 6NA (Kingsthorpe) safe?

The area around NN2 6NA 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.

What is the average house price near NN2 6NA?

The median sale price around NN2 6NA in Kingsthorpe is £240,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NN2 6NA?

There are 17 schools close to NN2 6NA, including Cambian Northampton School (Good), Northgate School Academy Trust (Outstanding) and The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NN2 6NA?

NN2 6NA 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).

Who represents NN2 6NA (Kingsthorpe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Northampton North covering NN2 6NA 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).

Data Sources

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.