NN2 6AE is an active urban area located 0.3km from Semilong in Northampton. Administratively it sits within St. George ward and the Northampton North constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 40 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. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 123 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for NN2 6AE are sourced from Output Area E00138317 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NN2 6AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NN2 6AE.
475
40
£ 42,800 /yr
58%
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
No single demographic signal dominates NN2 6AE — age 40, 43% ownership, 43% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN2 6AE. The average age is 40.1. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN2 6AE is above average at 123 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
Northampton International Academy
The CE Academy
Castle Academy
The Spires Academy
Spring Lane Primary School
Malcolm Arnold Academy
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
Fairfields School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Afro Choice0.9 km
- Apna Cash & Carry0.9 km
- Euro Superstore0.9 km
- Fresh Market0.9 km
- Mini Euro1.0 km
- + 62 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Bat & Wickets PH0.3 km
- The Black Prince0.9 km
- The Charles Bradlaugh0.6 km
- The Lab Northampton0.5 km
- The Lamplighter Ph0.7 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Albert J Ramsbottom1.0 km
- Ashanti Bar and Grill House1.0 km
- Balti King0.6 km
- Cafeteria LM20.9 km
- Caribbean Dutch Pot0.9 km
- + 77 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- China Spice0.8 km
- Embers Pizza & Grill0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Hing Lung Takeaway0.9 km
- Millennium Pizza & Kebab0.9 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Brasov Supermarket Ltd0.6 km
- Europe Supermarket0.9 km
- Premier Abington Street1.0 km
- Bestpol Supermarket0.9 km
- Alim Food Centre0.9 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Langham Hotel0.1 km
- The Park Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton1.3 km
- Long Buckby14.0 km
- Wellingborough16.3 km
Bus Stops
- Marriott Street0.1 km
- Marriott Street0.1 km
- Royal Mail Sorting Office0.2 km
- The Racecourse0.2 km
- Royal Mail Sorting Office0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN26AE · Data under Open Government Licence