Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

ARTHUR STREET, NN2 6ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARTHUR STREET, NN2 6ED.

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

381

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NN2 6ED represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

NN2 6ED has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 4.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NN2 6ED is an up-and-coming urban area on Arthur Street, 0.1km from Kingsthorpe Hollow in Northampton. Administratively it sits within St. George ward and the Northampton North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NN2 6ED is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (164 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 4.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NN2 6ED are sourced from Output Area E00138320 (shared with 11 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 6ED. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.9%
Asian / British Asian7.1%
Black / African / Caribbean11.6%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 125,000

1 sales · Mean £ 125,000

Flat

£ 116,747

2 sales · Mean £ 116,747

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

Crime rates near NN2 6ED are high at 164 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting421
Anti-social behaviour213
Violence and sexual offences151
Vehicle crime72
Other theft34

school Local Schools

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Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School

Good416 pupils0.5 km
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Malcolm Arnold Academy

Good1341 pupils0.5 km
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Fairfields School

Outstanding123 pupils0.5 km
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Northgate School Arts College

Outstanding260 pupils0.6 km
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Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School

Good474 pupils0.8 km
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Northampton International Academy

Inadequate1982 pupils0.8 km
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The CE Academy

Inadequate0.9 km
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The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement293 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Bat & Wickets PH0.9 km
  • St Georges Conservative Club0.8 km
  • The Cock0.9 km
  • Queens Park Wmc0.2 km
  • Semilong Working Men Club0.8 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Caterlink0.5 km
  • CH & Co Group Ltd0.5 km
  • Malcolm Arnold/EA Sports Coaching0.4 km
  • The Old Grocery Espresso Bar0.9 km
  • Love Lunch @ Bell0.4 km
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.6 km
  • The Hollow0.2 km
  • Bailiff Street Mini Market0.9 km
  • Better Bodies Ltd0.3 km
  • Morningside Pharmacy0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Brasov Supermarket Ltd0.1 km
  • ALDI Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Asda Supermarket0.4 km
  • S M Co-Op0.7 km
  • Marco Polo Euro Market0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Caribbean Jerk0.2 km
  • Flying Wings Chicken & Kebabs0.6 km
  • Kingsley Balti0.3 km
  • Honeymoon Chinese Take Away0.8 km
  • Galleon0.6 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Kingsthorpe B & B0.5 km
  • Langham Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton1.8 km
  • Long Buckby13.7 km
  • Wellingborough16.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Arnold Road0.1 km
  • Balmoral Road0.2 km
  • Arnold Road0.2 km
  • Currie Road0.2 km
  • Balmoral Road0.2 km