NN2 8JU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Hill Top in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Kingsthorpe North ward and the Northampton North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NN2 8JU is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NN2 8JU are sourced from Output Area E00138097 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NN2 8JU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NN2 8JU.
323
34
£ 40,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN2 8JU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NN2 8JU spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN2 8JU. The average age is 34.3. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN2 8JU is moderate at 51 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
Purple Oaks Academy
Green Oaks Primary Academy
Kingsthorpe College
Sunnyside Primary Academy
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Kingsthorpe Village Primary School
All Saints CofE VA Primary School
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Old Five Bells0.5 km
- DG Taylors Ltd @N&D Indoor Bowls Ass0.5 km
- Sunnyside0.9 km
- Fox And Hounds0.3 km
- Kingsthorpe Bowls Club1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Sara Restaurant0.6 km
- Foodplug Ltd0.6 km
- Subway0.6 km
- The Krazy Kitchen0.5 km
- Bombay Palace Restaurant0.7 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Papa Johns' Pizza0.6 km
- N Meah Catering Services Limited0.6 km
- Cafe 610.7 km
- Cardamon0.6 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- COOK0.9 km
- A&W Stores0.8 km
- Classic News0.6 km
- Fourways1.0 km
- BP Harborough Simply Food Connect0.3 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
- Asda0.3 km
- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- Co-operative Group0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Northants County Council - Soc. Serv0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton3.6 km
- Long Buckby13.3 km
- Wellingborough15.5 km
Bus Stops
- Hamilton House0.1 km
- Hamilton House0.1 km
- The Close0.2 km
- The Close0.2 km
- Aynho Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN28JU · Data under Open Government Licence