Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

GORDON STREET, NN2 6BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORDON STREET, NN2 6BZ.

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

387

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NN2 6BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

NN2 6BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 2.3% year-on-year.

home £158,437 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NN2 6BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gordon Street, 0.2km from Semilong in Northampton. Administratively it sits within St. George ward and the Northampton South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NN2 6BZ offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NN2 6BZ are sourced from Output Area E00138128 (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 6BZ. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.8%
Asian / British Asian9.3%
Black / African / Caribbean10.1%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 155,000

29 sales · Mean £ 149,609

Flat

£ 127,500

3 sales · Mean £ 127,500

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

Crime around NN2 6BZ is above average at 104 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.

Violence and sexual offences184
Anti-social behaviour172
Vehicle crime93
Shoplifting59
Criminal damage and arson47

school Local Schools

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Northampton International Academy

Inadequate1982 pupils0.4 km
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Castle Academy

Good443 pupils0.5 km
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Spring Lane Primary School

Good473 pupils0.7 km
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The CE Academy

Inadequate0.8 km
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Earl Spencer Primary School

Good395 pupils0.8 km
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Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families

Good120 pupils0.8 km
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The Spires Academy

Inadequate40 pupils0.8 km
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Malcolm Arnold Academy

Good1341 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Central Food0.9 km
  • St Andrew's Off Licence0.2 km
  • Bailiff Street Mini Market0.7 km
  • Better Bodies Ltd0.5 km
  • Earl Street Mini Market0.9 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Boys Brigade Old Boys Rugby Club0.4 km
  • Bat & Wickets PH0.7 km
  • The Charles Bradlaugh1.0 km
  • The Lab Northampton0.9 km
  • Northampton Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Cibo0.8 km
  • Gladstone Centre0.7 km
  • Headway Northampton0.8 km
  • Oregano (Grill House)0.8 km
  • Super Sausage Cafeteria0.6 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Marvellous Burgers0.9 km
  • Ping Chinese0.7 km
  • TGF Pizza0.4 km
  • Caribbean Jerk0.4 km
  • Flying Wings Chicken & Kebabs0.1 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Brasov Supermarket Ltd0.6 km
  • Marco Polo Euro Market0.7 km
  • ALDI Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • ALDI Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Asda Supermarket0.6 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Langham Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton1.2 km
  • Long Buckby13.6 km
  • Wellingborough16.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Lower Hester Street0.2 km
  • Lower Hester Street0.2 km
  • Norfolk Street0.2 km
  • Norfolk Street0.3 km
  • Marriott Street0.3 km