Postcode NN2 8AE is located in an urban city, within the Kingsthorpe North ward of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Kingsthorpe area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingsthorpe is £51,582 per year. The nearest station is Northampton, about 1.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Kingsthorpe Park.
Kingsthorpe has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,668 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Kingsthorpe has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kingsthorpe is £51,582 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 27 ft away from NN2 8AE.
Kingsthorpe near NN2 8AE 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kingsthorpe Park | Large | Walking directions to Kingsthorpe Park |
Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £310 per square foot) in Kingsthorpe North area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £320,000 | £324 |
| Semi-Detached | 96 | £265,000 | £317 |
| Terraced | 38 | £228,000 | £264 |
| Flats | 11 | £125,000 | £228 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £246,000 | £179,950 | £195,000 | £171,250 |
| 2017 | £272,500 | £167,500 | £208,000 | £176,250 |
| 2018 | £283,450 | £135,000 | £220,000 | £194,500 |
| 2019 | £289,950 | £126,750 | £209,998 | £190,000 |
| 2020 | £290,500 | £129,995 | £225,000 | £180,000 |
| 2021 | £315,000 | £126,750 | £238,748 | £202,500 |
| 2022 | £360,000 | £210,000 | £275,000 | £228,498 |
| 2023 | £335,000 | £154,500 | £255,000 | £223,500 |
| 2024 | £345,000 | £165,000 | £250,000 | £230,000 |
| 2025 | £340,000 | £143,000 | £268,000 | £224,000 |
| 2026 | £315,000 | £125,000 | £265,000 | £235,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £238 | £288 | £211 | £207 |
| 2017 | £267 | £200 | £241 | £220 |
| 2018 | £276 | £209 | £265 | £237 |
| 2019 | £283 | £216 | £248 | £226 |
| 2020 | £268 | £206 | £266 | £227 |
| 2021 | £290 | £220 | £274 | £251 |
| 2022 | £316 | £247 | £308 | £280 |
| 2023 | £318 | £261 | £306 | £262 |
| 2024 | £295 | £252 | £301 | £285 |
| 2025 | £320 | £222 | £308 | £263 |
| 2026 | £322 | £225 | £325 | £282 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN2 8AE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2025 | 39, Welford Road, Northampton, NN2 8AQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 37, Welford Road, Northampton, NN2 8AQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £192,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2025 | 88 - 90, High Street, Northampton, NN2 6QH | Other | Freehold | £550,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 16, Welford Road, Northampton, NN2 8AG | Other | Freehold | £198,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 62A, High Street, Northampton, NN2 6QE | Terraced | Freehold | £219,500 |
In the NN2 8AE postcode area, located within Kingsthorpe, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN2 8AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Heron Foods | 14 Kingsthorpe Centre, Northampton, NN2 7BD | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Martin McColl Ltd | 12 Kingsthorpe Centre, Northampton, NN2 7BD | Walking directions to Martin McColl Ltd |
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | 11 Kingsthorpe Centre, Northampton, NN2 7BD | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.1 mi | Fran Supermarket | 18 Alexandra Terrace, Northampton, NN2 7SJ | Walking directions to Fran Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Cook | Harborough Road, Northampton, NN2 7BD | Walking directions to Cook |
Annual council tax rates for West Northamptonshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NN2 8AE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daniel Rainbird
Kingsthorpe North - Elected 1 May 2025
Mark Christian Arnull
Kingsthorpe North - Elected 1 May 2025
Nigel Anthony Edward Berrill
Kingsthorpe North - Elected 1 May 2025
Lucy Rigby
Northampton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NN2 8AE records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 public order.
The median sale price around NN2 8AE in Kingsthorpe is £265,000 (about £310 per square foot) based on 191 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to NN2 8AE, including Kingsthorpe Village Primary School (Good), The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement) and Northgate School Academy Trust (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NN2 8AE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,668 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 8AE is Lucy Rigby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Daniel Rainbird (Reform UK), Mark Christian Arnull (Reform UK) and Nigel Anthony Edward Berrill (Reform UK).
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.