Postcode NN2 8PJ is located in an urban city, within the Kingsthorpe North 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.
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.
Boughton has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Boughton is £54,233 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 117 ft away from NN2 8PJ.
Boughton near NN2 8PJ 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 8PJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 8, University Close, Northampton, NN2 7EX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 2, Chadstone Avenue, Northampton, NN2 8PG | Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 63, Falcutt Way, Northampton, NN2 8PH | Detached | Freehold | £294,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 63, Falcutt Way, Northampton, NN2 8PH | Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 255, Boughton Green Road, Northampton, NN2 7AG | Detached | Freehold | £260,000 |
In the NN2 8PJ postcode area, located within Boughton, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN2 8PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Obelisk Stores | 174 Reynard Way, Northampton, NN2 8QY | Walking directions to Obelisk Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Chalcombe | 44B Chalcombe Avenue, Northampton, NN2 8LD | Walking directions to Nisa Chalcombe |
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 8PJ, 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 8PJ 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.
The median sale price around NN2 8PJ in Boughton is £265,000 (about £310 per square foot) based on 191 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NN2 8PJ, including Sunnyside Primary Academy (Good), All Saints CofE VA Primary School (Good) and Kingsthorpe College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NN2 8PJ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Northampton North covering NN2 8PJ 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.