Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

PENFOLD CLOSE, NN2 8AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENFOLD CLOSE, NN2 8AP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

607

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NN2 8AP spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 31.7% year-on-year.

home £196,743 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NN2 8AP is a safe, established residential area on Penfold Close, 0.7km from Kingsthorpe in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Kingsthorpe North ward and the Northampton North constituency.

For families considering a move, NN2 8AP represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £196k, up 31.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NN2 8AP are sourced from Output Area E00138098 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN2 8AP. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.3%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 178,986

2 sales · Mean £ 178,986

Semi-Detached

£ 230,000

3 sales · Mean £ 219,666

Detached

£ 269,950

1 sales · Mean £ 269,950

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NN2 8AP has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting53
Violence and sexual offences46
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Kingsthorpe Village Primary School

Good200 pupils0.6 km
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Whitehills Nursery School

Good53 pupils0.8 km
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Whitehills Primary School

Outstanding412 pupils0.8 km
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The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement293 pupils1.1 km
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Purple Oaks Academy

Good106 pupils1.1 km
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Green Oaks Primary Academy

Good218 pupils1.1 km
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Buckton Fields Primary School

47 pupils1.3 km
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Northgate School Arts College

Outstanding260 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Kingsthorpe Snooker Club0.7 km
  • Sara Restaurant0.7 km
  • Foodplug Ltd0.7 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • The Krazy Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Whitehills Public House0.9 km
  • Old Five Bells0.5 km
  • Windmill Public House0.6 km
  • DG Taylors Ltd @N&D Indoor Bowls Ass0.6 km
  • The Cock1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Papa Johns' Pizza0.6 km
  • Leyland Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Michaels Grill & Pizza0.6 km
  • N Meah Catering Services Limited0.6 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • COOK0.8 km
  • Classic News0.7 km
  • BP Harborough Simply Food Connect0.4 km
  • Chalcombe Stores0.8 km
  • The Cube Disability Arts Academy0.5 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Northants County Council - Soc. Serv0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton3.5 km
  • Long Buckby12.6 km
  • Wellingborough16.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Acre Lane0.2 km
  • Barley Lane0.3 km
  • Barley Lane0.3 km
  • Kingsway0.3 km
  • Acre Lane0.3 km