NN2 8BN is a safe, established residential area on Acre Lane, 0.8km from Whitehills in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Kingsthorpe North ward and the Northampton North constituency.
For families considering a move, NN2 8BN represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NN2 8BN are sourced from Output Area E00138116 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ACRE LANE, NN2 8BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACRE LANE, NN2 8BN.
261
45
£ 40,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NN2 8BN — age 45, 91% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN2 8BN. The average age is 45.0. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN2 8BN has low crime rates — 32 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.
school Local Schools
Whitehills Primary School
Whitehills Nursery School
Kingsthorpe Village Primary School
Buckton Fields Primary School
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Green Oaks Primary Academy
Purple Oaks Academy
Sunnyside Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- HLS News & Booze0.9 km
- Classic News0.9 km
- BP Harborough Simply Food Connect0.7 km
- Chalcombe Stores1.0 km
- The Cube Disability Arts Academy0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Queen Adelaide0.9 km
- Windmill Public House0.3 km
- DG Taylors Ltd @N&D Indoor Bowls Ass0.8 km
- Whitehills Public House0.8 km
- Old Five Bells0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- 3rd Friday Lunch Club0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- The Place to Bee1.0 km
- Kingsthorpe Snooker Club0.9 km
- Kingsthorpe Jets YFC0.7 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- China Palace0.9 km
- Frychicks0.9 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Kingsthorpe Spice0.9 km
- Top Fish & Grill0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Northants County Council - Soc. Serv0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton3.6 km
- Long Buckby12.4 km
- Wellingborough16.4 km
Bus Stops
- Barley Lane0.1 km
- Barley Lane0.1 km
- Acre Lane0.2 km
- Acre Lane0.2 km
- Acre Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN28BN · Data under Open Government Licence