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NN2 7GD

Alwyn Close

Kingsthorpe South

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Detailed insights for NN2 7GD

Overview

Postcode NN2 7GD 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% 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 2.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
21.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Boughton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,544 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Boughton has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.7%

Approximately 21.7% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NN2 7GD.

Flood risk

No risk

Boughton near NN2 7GD 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
498
Population density
1,198.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.35(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.93(-23%)
Burglary
6.27(+88%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.27(-16%)
Other theft
5.09(-11%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
221
44.02%
African
89
17.73%
Other White
50
9.96%
Indian
43
8.57%
Other Asian
15
2.99%
Total population: 502

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
145
34.36%
Level 3 (A level)
135
31.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
10.9%
No qualifications
44
10.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
5.92%
Total 16+ residents: 422

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
75
62.5%
Other social rented
16
13.33%
Social rents from council
10
8.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.5%
Owns outright
8
6.67%
Total households: 120

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 7GD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN2 7GD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 May 20262, Alwyn Close, Northampton, NN2 7GDTerracedFreehold£245,000
27 Feb 20268, Derbyshire Drive, Northampton, NN2 7GASemi-DetachedFreehold£326,500
09 Apr 202519, Derbyshire Drive, Northampton, NN2 7GASemi-DetachedFreehold£279,950
28 Mar 202519, Derbyshire Drive, Northampton, NN2 7GASemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
19 Jun 20265, Ogilvie Avenue, Northampton, NN2 7FQSemi-DetachedFreehold£276,000

Schools

In the NN2 7GD postcode area, located within Boughton, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miSecondaryKingsthorpe CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySunnyside Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 7GD, 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 006DE01027232
Police ForceNorthamptonshire
Postcode Introduced2022-08-01

Frequently asked questions about NN2 7GD

Is NN2 7GD (Boughton) safe?

The area around NN2 7GD records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 7GD?

The median sale price around NN2 7GD 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 7GD?

There are 11 schools close to NN2 7GD, including All Saints CofE VA Primary School (Good), Kingsthorpe College (Good) and Sunnyside Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NN2 7GD?

NN2 7GD scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,544 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Northampton North covering NN2 7GD 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).

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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.