Postcode NN2 7RJ is located in an urban city, within the Kingsthorpe South area 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 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 2.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
St David's has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,017 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 15% 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 48.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NN2 7RJ.
St David's near NN2 7RJ 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 2.2 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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN2 7RJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 201, Eastern Avenue North, Northampton, NN2 7RU | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 08 Jan 2026 | 163, Eastern Avenue North, Northampton, NN2 7RU | Terraced | Freehold | £177,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 130, Eastern Avenue North, Northampton, NN2 7RT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 136, Eastern Avenue North, Northampton, NN2 7RT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 08 Dec 2025 | Flat 7, Grosvenor House, 18, Grosvenor Gardens, Northampton, NN2 7RS | Flats | Leasehold | £80,000 |
In the NN2 7RJ postcode area, located within St David's, there are 9 primary and 3 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 | Green Oaks Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Oct 2018. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Kingsthorpe College | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Dec 2019. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Mar 2025. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NN2 7RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 18 Newnham Road, Northampton, NN2 7RE | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Newnham Stores | 10 Newnham Road, Northampton, NN2 7RE | Walking directions to Newnham Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Sandip Stores | 110 Cranford Road, Northampton, NN2 7QY | Walking directions to Sandip Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Krates | 77 Boughton Green Road, Northampton, NN2 7SU | Walking directions to Krates |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Chalcombe | 44B Chalcombe Avenue, Northampton, NN2 8LD | Walking directions to Nisa Chalcombe |
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 7RJ, 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 7RJ 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NN2 7RJ in Kingsthorpe South is £239,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to NN2 7RJ, including Green Oaks Primary Academy (Good), Kingsthorpe College (Good) and The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NN2 7RJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,017 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 7RJ 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).