NN2 7BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Kingsley Park in Northampton. Administratively it sits within St. George ward and the Northampton North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NN2 7BP offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NN2 7BP are sourced from Output Area E00138315 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NN2 7BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NN2 7BP.
331
48
£ 42,800 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NN2 7BP is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN2 7BP. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN2 7BP is moderate at 56 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
Fairfields School
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
Malcolm Arnold Academy
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School
Wallace Road Nursery School
Kingsley Primary School
The CE Academy
Northgate School Arts College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Capital Off Licence0.6 km
- Kingsley Local0.6 km
- The Hollow0.8 km
- Zam Zam0.9 km
- Zam Zam Fresh Fish Shop ltd0.9 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- White Elephant0.6 km
- St Georges Conservative Club0.2 km
- Queens Park Wmc0.7 km
- Olde England Ltd0.9 km
- The Picturedrome0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Amelija's Bar, Rest and Shisha Loung0.6 km
- Caterlink0.3 km
- CH & Co Group Ltd0.3 km
- Henny's1.0 km
- Kingsley Park Methodist0.5 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Embers Pizza & Grill0.9 km
- Hing Lung Takeaway0.9 km
- World of Pizza0.9 km
- Caribbean Jerk0.8 km
- Kingsley Balti1.0 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Brasov Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Kingsthorpe B & B0.6 km
- Langham Hotel1.0 km
- Ambles0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton2.2 km
- Long Buckby14.3 km
- Wellingborough15.4 km
Bus Stops
- Murray Avenue0.1 km
- Murray Avenue0.2 km
- Homestead Way0.2 km
- Trinity Avenue0.3 km
- Homestead Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN27BP · Data under Open Government Licence