Postcode NN2 7EX is located in an urban city, within the Kingsthorpe South area of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Boughton area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Boughton is £54,233 per year. The median sale price in Kingsthorpe South is £239,000 (around £258 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £200,000 and £265,000. The nearest station is Northampton, about 2.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Boughton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,993 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Boughton has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Boughton is £54,233 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 266 ft away from NN2 7EX.
Boughton near NN2 7EX 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £239,000 (about £258 per square foot) in Kingsthorpe South area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £510,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £340,000 | £332 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £255,000 | £295 |
| Terraced | 66 | £220,000 | £242 |
| Flats | 6 | £122,500 | £236 |
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 | £122,000 | £247,000 | £225,000 |
| 2026 | £340,000 | £157,000 | £260,000 | £227,500 |
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 | £316 | £236 | £310 | £251 |
| 2026 | £332 | £223 | £299 | £242 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN2 7EX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 8, University Close, Northampton, NN2 7EX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 255, Boughton Green Road, Northampton, NN2 7AG | Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | 9, Jacorrin Close, Northampton, NN2 8XG | Detached | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 48, Chancellor Court, Northampton, NN2 7AP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 41, Chancellor Court, Northampton, NN2 7AP | Detached | Freehold | £335,000 |
In the NN2 7EX postcode area, located within Boughton, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | All Saints CofE VA Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Sunnyside Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Jun 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Kingsthorpe College | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Dec 2019. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NN2 7EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Obelisk Stores | 174 Reynard Way, Northampton, NN2 8QY | Walking directions to Obelisk Stores |
Annual council tax rates for West Northamptonshire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NN2 7EX, 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 7EX records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 burglary.
The median sale price around NN2 7EX in Kingsthorpe South is £239,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to NN2 7EX, including All Saints CofE VA Primary School (Requires improvement), Sunnyside Primary Academy (Requires improvement) and Kingsthorpe College (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NN2 7EX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,993 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 7EX 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).