Postcode NN2 6PS is located in an urban city, within the Kingsthorpe North 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 1.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 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 3.5% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 154 ft away from NN2 6PS.
Kingsthorpe near NN2 6PS 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kingsthorpe Park | Large | Walking directions to Kingsthorpe Park |
Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £310 per square foot) in Kingsthorpe North area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £320,000 | £324 |
| Semi-Detached | 96 | £265,000 | £317 |
| Terraced | 38 | £228,000 | £264 |
| Flats | 11 | £125,000 | £228 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £246,000 | £179,950 | £195,000 | £171,250 |
| 2017 | £272,500 | £167,500 | £208,000 | £176,250 |
| 2018 | £283,450 | £135,000 | £220,000 | £194,500 |
| 2019 | £289,950 | £126,750 | £209,998 | £190,000 |
| 2020 | £290,500 | £129,995 | £225,000 | £180,000 |
| 2021 | £315,000 | £126,750 | £238,748 | £202,500 |
| 2022 | £360,000 | £210,000 | £275,000 | £228,498 |
| 2023 | £335,000 | £154,500 | £255,000 | £223,500 |
| 2024 | £345,000 | £165,000 | £250,000 | £230,000 |
| 2025 | £340,000 | £143,000 | £268,000 | £224,000 |
| 2026 | £315,000 | £125,000 | £265,000 | £235,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £238 | £288 | £211 | £207 |
| 2017 | £267 | £200 | £241 | £220 |
| 2018 | £276 | £209 | £265 | £237 |
| 2019 | £283 | £216 | £248 | £226 |
| 2020 | £268 | £206 | £266 | £227 |
| 2021 | £290 | £220 | £274 | £251 |
| 2022 | £316 | £247 | £308 | £280 |
| 2023 | £318 | £261 | £306 | £262 |
| 2024 | £295 | £252 | £301 | £285 |
| 2025 | £320 | £222 | £308 | £263 |
| 2026 | £322 | £225 | £325 | £282 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN2 6PS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | 43, Lincoln Street, Northampton, NN2 6NR | Terraced | Freehold | £153,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 39, Lincoln Street, Northampton, NN2 6NR | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 22, Lincoln Street, Northampton, NN2 6NR | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 07 Jan 2026 | 22, Washington Street, Northampton, NN2 6NL | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 04 Dec 2025 | 56, Washington Street, Northampton, NN2 6NL | Terraced | Freehold | £228,000 |
In the NN2 6PS postcode area, located within Kingsthorpe, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN2 6PS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | 50 Harborough Road, Northampton, NN2 7AZ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Cook | Harborough Road, Northampton, NN2 7BD | Walking directions to Cook |
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | 11 Kingsthorpe Centre, Northampton, NN2 7BD | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Martin McColl Ltd | 12 Kingsthorpe Centre, Northampton, NN2 7BD | Walking directions to Martin McColl Ltd |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 14 Kingsthorpe Centre, Northampton, NN2 7BD | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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 6PS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daniel Rainbird
Kingsthorpe North - Elected 1 May 2025
Mark Christian Arnull
Kingsthorpe North - Elected 1 May 2025
Nigel Anthony Edward Berrill
Kingsthorpe North - Elected 1 May 2025
Lucy Rigby
Northampton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NN2 6PS 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 6PS in Kingsthorpe is £265,000 (about £310 per square foot) based on 191 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to NN2 6PS, including The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement), Northgate School Academy Trust (Outstanding) and Cambian Northampton School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NN2 6PS 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 6PS is Lucy Rigby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Daniel Rainbird (Reform UK), Mark Christian Arnull (Reform UK) and Nigel Anthony Edward Berrill (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.