NN2 6EG is an up-and-coming urban area on Arthur Street, 0.1km from Kingsthorpe Hollow in Northampton. Administratively it sits within St. George ward and the Northampton North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NN2 6EG is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (158 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.
Census 2021 statistics for NN2 6EG are sourced from Output Area E00138320 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARTHUR STREET, NN2 6EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARTHUR STREET, NN2 6EG.
381
37
£ 42,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN2 6EG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 38% social renting, NN2 6EG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN2 6EG. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 175,250
2 sales · Mean £ 175,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NN2 6EG are high at 158 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Malcolm Arnold Academy
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
Fairfields School
Northgate School Arts College
Northampton International Academy
The CE Academy
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School
Castle Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bat & Wickets PH0.8 km
- St Georges Conservative Club0.9 km
- The Garibaldi & Taco Kitchen1.0 km
- Boys Brigade Old Boys Rugby Club0.9 km
- Queens Park Wmc0.3 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Caterlink0.6 km
- CH & Co Group Ltd0.6 km
- Malcolm Arnold/EA Sports Coaching0.6 km
- The Old Grocery Espresso Bar1.0 km
- Love Lunch @ Bell0.4 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Nisa Local0.5 km
- Poldi Ltd1.0 km
- The Hollow0.1 km
- Bailiff Street Mini Market0.8 km
- Better Bodies Ltd0.3 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Brasov Supermarket Ltd0.0 km
- ALDI Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Asda Supermarket0.4 km
- S M Co-Op0.6 km
- Marco Polo Euro Market0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Caribbean Jerk0.1 km
- Flying Wings Chicken & Kebabs0.5 km
- Kingsley Balti0.2 km
- Honeymoon Chinese Take Away0.8 km
- Galleon0.5 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Kingsthorpe B & B0.6 km
- Langham Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton1.7 km
- Long Buckby13.7 km
- Wellingborough16.2 km
Bus Stops
- Arnold Road0.0 km
- Currie Road0.1 km
- Arnold Road0.1 km
- Balmoral Road0.1 km
- Balmoral Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN26EG · Data under Open Government Licence