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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 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 nearest station is Northampton, about 2.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Boughton has an average 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

7/10

Boughton has a high 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
29.86(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.7(+17%)
Burglary
7.62(+129%)
Vehicle crime
7.62(+85%)
Other theft
6.35(+11%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
360
84.71%
Caribbean
10
2.35%
Other White
9
2.12%
Other
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

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£274
Sales (last 12 months)127
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £280K

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.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£353,000£322
Semi-Detached41£242,000£310
Terraced64£227,000£261
Flats7£125,000£248

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingsthorpe South

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN2 7EX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN2 7EX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 20258, University Close, Northampton, NN2 7EXSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
08 Aug 2025255, Boughton Green Road, Northampton, NN2 7AGDetachedFreehold£260,000
17 Jul 20259, Jacorrin Close, Northampton, NN2 8XGDetachedFreehold£375,000
07 Mar 202510, Jacorrin Close, Northampton, NN2 8XGSemi-DetachedFreehold£211,000
09 Mar 20267, Chancellor Court, Northampton, NN2 7APDetachedFreehold£353,000

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NN2 7EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Caroline Janet Phillips

Kingsthorpe South - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Dave Gaskell

Kingsthorpe South - 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 SouthE05015997
ParishKingsthorpeE04013508
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BoughtonE02005650
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Northamptonshire 006AE01027145
Police ForceNorthamptonshire
Postcode Introduced2012-10-01

Frequently asked questions about NN2 7EX

Is NN2 7EX (Boughton) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near NN2 7EX?

The median sale price around NN2 7EX in Boughton is £240,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NN2 7EX?

There are 9 schools close to NN2 7EX, including All Saints CofE VA Primary School (Good), Sunnyside Primary Academy (Good) and Kingsthorpe College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NN2 7EX?

NN2 7EX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,641 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NN2 7EX (Boughton) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).

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.