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NN2 6QZ

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Kingsthorpe North

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Detailed insights for NN2 6QZ

Overview

Postcode NN2 6QZ 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Kingsthorpe Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Kingsthorpe has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,668 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Kingsthorpe has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.2%

Approximately 1.2% 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 6QZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Kingsthorpe near NN2 6QZ 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
360
Population density
993.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.11(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.4(+98%)
Shoplifting
23.94(+175%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.34(+52%)
Burglary
8.82(+165%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
289
80.5%
Other White
20
5.57%
African
16
4.46%
Other
9
2.51%
Bangladeshi
7
1.95%
Total population: 359

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
39.12%
No qualifications
54
17.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
13.56%
Level 3 (A level)
42
13.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
9.46%
Total 16+ residents: 317

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
44.85%
Owns with a mortgage
48
29.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
21.21%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.42%
Shared ownership
2
1.21%
Total households: 165

Property prices in Kingsthorpe North

Median price£265,000
Price per sq ft£310
Sales (last 12 months)191
Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £303K

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.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached46£320,000£324
Semi-Detached96£265,000£317
Terraced38£228,000£264
Flats11£125,000£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingsthorpe North

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN2 6QZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN2 6QZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 20252, Fremeaux Terrace, Northampton, NN2 6RETerracedFreehold£231,000
13 Oct 20254, Tyebeck Court, Northampton, NN2 6QGDetachedFreehold£282,000
15 Aug 20255, Green End, Northampton, NN2 6RDTerracedFreehold£224,000
12 May 20259, Green End, Northampton, NN2 6RDTerracedFreehold£240,000
30 Apr 20268, The Green, Northampton, NN2 6QDSemi-DetachedFreehold£197,500

Schools

In the NN2 6QZ postcode area, located within Kingsthorpe, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NN2 6QZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKingsthorpe Village Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableCambian Northampton SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableNorthgate School Academy TrustAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN2 6QZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NN2 6QZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsda50 Harborough Road, Northampton, NN2 7AZWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miCookHarborough Road, Northampton, NN2 7BDWalking directions to Cook
0.2 miWaitrose11 Kingsthorpe Centre, Northampton, NN2 7BDWalking directions to Waitrose
0.3 miMartin McColl Ltd12 Kingsthorpe Centre, Northampton, NN2 7BDWalking directions to Martin McColl Ltd
0.3 miHeron Foods14 Kingsthorpe Centre, Northampton, NN2 7BDWalking directions to Heron Foods

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 6QZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Daniel Rainbird

Kingsthorpe North - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Mark Christian Arnull

Kingsthorpe North - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Nigel Anthony Edward Berrill

Kingsthorpe North - 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 NorthE05015996
ParishKingsthorpeE04013508
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)KingsthorpeE02005657
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Northamptonshire 013AE01027190
Police ForceNorthamptonshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NN2 6QZ

Is NN2 6QZ (Kingsthorpe) safe?

The area around NN2 6QZ records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 6QZ?

The median sale price around NN2 6QZ in Kingsthorpe is £265,000 (about £310 per square foot) based on 191 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NN2 6QZ?

There are 15 schools close to NN2 6QZ, including Kingsthorpe Village Primary School (Good), Cambian Northampton School (Good) and Northgate School Academy Trust (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NN2 6QZ?

NN2 6QZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,668 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.