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NN2 7EX

University Close

Kingsthorpe South

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Detailed insights for NN2 7EX

Overview

Postcode NN2 7EX is located in an urban city, within the Kingsthorpe South ward of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Boughton area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Boughton is £54,233 per year. The nearest station is Northampton located about 2.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Boughton has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,641 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Boughton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 66.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.3%

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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Boughton is £54,233 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 266 ft away from NN2 7EX.

Flood risk

No risk

Boughton near NN2 7EX 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
427
Population density
3,540.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.04(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.33(+24%)
Burglary
6.99(+109%)
Other theft
6.99(+21%)
Vehicle crime
5.72(+37%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
360
84.71%
Caribbean
10
2.35%
Other
9
2.12%
Other White
9
2.12%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
1.65%
Total population: 425

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
27.55%
Level 3 (A level)
62
19.2%
No qualifications
48
14.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
14.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
13.31%
Total 16+ residents: 323

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
41.25%
Owns with a mortgage
47
29.38%
Other social rented
25
15.62%
Shared ownership
14
8.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.12%
Total households: 160

Property prices in Kingsthorpe South

Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £254,500 in Kingsthorpe South area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £645,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingsthorpe South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£370,452
Flats4£140,000
Semi-Detached68£262,976
Terraced57£229,000

10 year median price trend in Kingsthorpe South

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

Schools

In the NN2 7EX postcode area, located within Boughton, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NN2 7EX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryAll Saints CofE VA Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySunnyside Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miSecondaryKingsthorpe CollegeAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN2 7EX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NN2 7EX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miObelisk Stores174 Reynard Way, Northampton, NN2 8QYWalking directions to Obelisk Stores

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.

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictWest NorthamptonshireE06000062
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorthampton NorthE14001406
WardKingsthorpe SouthE05015997
ParishKingsthorpeE04013508
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BoughtonE02005650
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Northamptonshire 006AE01027145
Police ForceNorthamptonshire
Postcode Introduced2012-10-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.