Postcode NN2 8QS is located in an urban city, within the Kingsthorpe North area of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Boughton area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Boughton is £54,233 per year. The median sale price in Kingsthorpe North is £260,000 (around £310 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £228,000 and £310,000. The nearest station is Northampton, about 2.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Pocket Park.
Boughton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,262 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Boughton has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from NN2 8QS.
Boughton near NN2 8QS 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Pocket Park |
Based on 206 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £310 per square foot) in Kingsthorpe North area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,400 up to £985,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 53 | £330,000 | £318 |
| Semi-Detached | 100 | £265,000 | £314 |
| Terraced | 39 | £225,000 | £259 |
| Flats | 14 | £133,500 | £232 |
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 | £342,500 | £143,000 | £268,000 | £223,000 |
| 2026 | £345,000 | £132,000 | £265,000 | £223,750 |
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 | £318 | £222 | £308 | £263 |
| 2026 | £316 | £239 | £315 | £282 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN2 8QS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2026 | 83, Reynard Way, Northampton, NN2 8QS | Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 129, Reynard Way, Northampton, NN2 8QS | Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2026 | 4, Reynard Way, Northampton, NN2 8QX | Detached | Freehold | £316,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 12, Reynard Way, Northampton, NN2 8QX | Detached | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 29, Hunters Close, Northampton, NN2 8TH | Flats | Leasehold | £83,000 |
In the NN2 8QS postcode area, located within Boughton, there are 6 primary and 1 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 | Sunnyside Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Jun 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | All Saints CofE VA Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Kingsthorpe College | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Dec 2019. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NN2 8QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Obelisk Stores | 174 Reynard Way, Northampton, NN2 8QY | Walking directions to Obelisk Stores |
| 0.5 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 8QS, 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 8QS records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 8QS in Kingsthorpe North is £260,000 (about £310 per square foot) based on 206 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to NN2 8QS, including Sunnyside Primary Academy (Requires improvement), All Saints CofE VA Primary School (Requires improvement) and Kingsthorpe College (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NN2 8QS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,262 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 8QS 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).