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NN2 8HA

Thornby Drive

Kingsthorpe North

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Detailed insights for NN2 8HA

Overview

Postcode NN2 8HA 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 89% below 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.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
11
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

1/10

Kingsthorpe has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,586 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Kingsthorpe has a very low crime rate, with approximately 10.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Kingsthorpe is £51,582 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from NN2 8HA.

Flood risk

No risk

Kingsthorpe near NN2 8HA 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NN2 8HA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKingsthorpe ParkLargeWalking directions to Kingsthorpe Park

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
3,914.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
6.44(-62%)
Vehicle crime
3.58(-13%)
Public order
2.15(-69%)
Possession of weapons
1.43(+37%)
Burglary
1.43(-57%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
270
85.99%
Irish
9
2.87%
Caribbean
8
2.55%
Other White
7
2.23%
African
6
1.91%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
26.67%
No qualifications
60
23.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.94%
Level 3 (A level)
32
12.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.16%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
80
60.15%
Owns with a mortgage
41
30.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.26%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.01%
Social rents from council
1
0.75%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Kingsthorpe North

Median price£265,000
Price per sq ft£310
Sales (last 12 months)191
Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £303K

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.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached46£320,000£324
Semi-Detached96£265,000£317
Terraced38£228,000£264
Flats11£125,000£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingsthorpe North

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN2 8HA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN2 8HA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Aug 202547, Thornby Drive, Northampton, NN2 8HASemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
18 Dec 202514, Thornby Drive, Northampton, NN2 8HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
21 Aug 202522, Thornby Drive, Northampton, NN2 8HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
10 Feb 202557, Manor Road, Northampton, NN2 6QJTerracedFreehold£208,000
19 Sept 202562A, High Street, Northampton, NN2 6QETerracedFreehold£219,500

Schools

In the NN2 8HA postcode area, located within Kingsthorpe, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NN2 8HA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryKingsthorpe Village Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThe Good Shepherd Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableNorthgate School Academy TrustAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN2 8HA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NN2 8HA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHeron Foods14 Kingsthorpe Centre, Northampton, NN2 7BDWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.1 miMartin McColl Ltd12 Kingsthorpe Centre, Northampton, NN2 7BDWalking directions to Martin McColl Ltd
0.1 miWaitrose11 Kingsthorpe Centre, Northampton, NN2 7BDWalking directions to Waitrose
0.2 miCookHarborough Road, Northampton, NN2 7BDWalking directions to Cook
0.2 miAsda50 Harborough Road, Northampton, NN2 7AZWalking directions to Asda

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 8HA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Daniel Rainbird

Kingsthorpe North - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Mark Christian Arnull

Kingsthorpe North - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Nigel Anthony Edward Berrill

Kingsthorpe North - 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 NorthE05015996
ParishKingsthorpeE04013508
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)KingsthorpeE02005657
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Northamptonshire 013DE01027194
Police ForceNorthamptonshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NN2 8HA

Is NN2 8HA (Kingsthorpe) safe?

The area around NN2 8HA records about 11 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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.

What is the average house price near NN2 8HA?

The median sale price around NN2 8HA in Kingsthorpe is £265,000 (about £310 per square foot) based on 191 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NN2 8HA?

There are 14 schools close to NN2 8HA, 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.

How deprived is the area around NN2 8HA?

NN2 8HA scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,586 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NN2 8HA (Kingsthorpe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Northampton North covering NN2 8HA 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).

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.