Postcode NN2 7BQ is located in an urban city, within the Kingsthorpe South ward of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the St David's area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in St David's is £44,299 per year. The nearest station is Northampton, about 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Kingsthorpe Park.
St David's has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,963 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
St David's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in St David's is £44,299 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from NN2 7BQ.
St David's near NN2 7BQ 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 1.5 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 7BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2026 | 21, Queens Crescent, Northampton, NN2 7BQ | Terraced | Freehold | £208,500 | |
| 22 May 2025 | 25, Queens Crescent, Northampton, NN2 7BQ | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2026 | 27, Queensland Gardens, Northampton, NN2 7BG | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 41, Queensland Gardens, Northampton, NN2 7BG | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 57, Eastern Avenue South, Northampton, NN2 7BE | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 |
In the NN2 7BQ postcode area, located within St David's, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN2 7BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 133 Stanhope Road, Northampton, NN2 6JU | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Today's Local | 37-39 Balmoral Road, Northampton, NN2 6LA | Walking directions to Today's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Kensington Close, Northampton, NN2 6NP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | 50 Harborough Road, Northampton, NN2 7AZ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Thornton Road, Northampton, NN2 6LS | Walking directions to Asda |
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 7BQ, 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 7BQ records about 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NN2 7BQ in St David's is £240,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to NN2 7BQ, including Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School (Good), The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement) and Northgate School Academy Trust (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NN2 7BQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,963 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 7BQ 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.