NN2 6NR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lincoln Street, 0.6km from Queens Park in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Kingsthorpe South ward and the Northampton North constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £212k, down 6.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN2 6NR are sourced from Output Area E00138338 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LINCOLN STREET, NN2 6NR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINCOLN STREET, NN2 6NR.
177
38
£ 42,300 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 38, NN2 6NR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 6.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN2 6NR. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 187,497
28 sales · Mean £ 189,303
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN2 6NR is moderate at 72 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Kingsthorpe Village Primary School
Northgate School Arts College
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School
Purple Oaks Academy
Green Oaks Primary Academy
Malcolm Arnold Academy
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Morningside Pharmacy0.7 km
- BP Harborough Simply Food Connect0.9 km
- One Stop Store0.9 km
- COOK0.1 km
- Cranford Road Mini Market0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Four U Community Cafe0.8 km
- Mentaur0.9 km
- Sara Restaurant0.4 km
- Foodplug Ltd0.4 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Fox And Hounds0.9 km
- Old Five Bells0.5 km
- Queens Park Wmc0.8 km
- Queen Adelaide0.3 km
- DG Taylors Ltd @N&D Indoor Bowls Ass0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Honeymoon Chinese Take Away0.2 km
- Papa Johns' Pizza0.4 km
- China Palace0.4 km
- Frychicks0.4 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Kingsthorpe B & B0.7 km
- Northants County Council - Soc. Serv0.7 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- ALDI Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Asda Supermarket0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.1 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton2.6 km
- Long Buckby13.1 km
- Wellingborough16.1 km
Bus Stops
- Carphone Warehouse0.1 km
- The Cock PH0.1 km
- Shopping Centre0.2 km
- The Cock PH0.2 km
- Shopping Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN26NR · Data under Open Government Licence