NN2 6JX is an active urban area on Stanhope Road, 0.3km from Queens Park in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Kingsthorpe South ward and the Northampton North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. 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 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (150 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £216k, up 4.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN2 6JX are sourced from Output Area E00138344 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STANHOPE ROAD, NN2 6JX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANHOPE ROAD, NN2 6JX.
415
33
£ 37,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN2 6JX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NN2 6JX spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £216k. Property prices are trending up 4.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN2 6JX. The average age is 33.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 181,000
48 sales · Mean £ 185,034
Semi-Detached
£ 140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NN2 6JX are high at 150 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
Northgate School Arts College
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
The CE Academy
Northampton International Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- St Andrew's Off Licence0.9 km
- Better Bodies Ltd0.5 km
- Morningside Pharmacy0.4 km
- Fourways0.7 km
- Amisha General Store0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Four U Community Cafe0.8 km
- Barratts Club0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Love Lunch @ Bell0.5 km
- Briggs And Forrester0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
- ALDI Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Asda Supermarket0.6 km
- S M Co-Op1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- St Georges Conservative Club0.7 km
- The Cock0.8 km
- Queens Park Wmc0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Honeymoon Chinese Take Away0.6 km
- King Do0.9 km
- Galleon0.9 km
- TGF Pizza0.5 km
- Caribbean Jerk0.5 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Kingsthorpe B & B0.2 km
- Langham Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton2.1 km
- Long Buckby13.8 km
- Wellingborough15.9 km
Bus Stops
- Golf Club0.3 km
- Golf Club0.3 km
- Queensland Gardens0.3 km
- Queensland Gardens0.4 km
- Balmoral Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NN26JX · Data under Open Government Licence