NN2 6JW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Kingsthorpe Hollow in Northampton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St. George ward and the Northampton North constituency.
NN2 6JW is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are high (170 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for NN2 6JW are sourced from Output Area E00138306 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NN2 6JW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NN2 6JW.
306
38
£ 42,800 /yr
56%
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
NN2 6JW is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 6JW. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NN2 6JW are high at 170 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.
school Local Schools
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
Malcolm Arnold Academy
Fairfields School
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School
Northgate School Arts College
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
The CE Academy
Northampton International Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Better Bodies Ltd0.5 km
- Morningside Pharmacy0.4 km
- Fourways0.7 km
- Capital Off Licence0.9 km
- Kingsley Local0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Four U Community Cafe0.8 km
- Amelija's Bar, Rest and Shisha Loung0.9 km
- Caterlink0.0 km
- CH & Co Group Ltd0.4 km
- Kingsley Park Methodist0.8 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Cock0.9 km
- White Elephant0.9 km
- St Georges Conservative Club0.5 km
- Queens Park Wmc0.4 km
- The Lord Byron1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Honeymoon Chinese Take Away0.8 km
- New Tung Shing1.0 km
- King Do0.7 km
- Pizza Hut0.9 km
- TGF Pizza0.6 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Kingsthorpe B & B0.3 km
- Langham Hotel0.9 km
- Ambles0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- ALDI Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Asda Supermarket0.8 km
- Brasov Supermarket Ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton2.1 km
- Long Buckby14.0 km
- Wellingborough15.7 km
Bus Stops
- Golf Club0.2 km
- Golf Club0.2 km
- Murray Avenue0.3 km
- Murray Avenue0.3 km
- University Campus0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NN26JW · Data under Open Government Licence