NN2 6NF is a mixed residential area on Garfield Close, 0.6km from Queens Park in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Kingsthorpe South ward and the Northampton North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NN2 6NF is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NN2 6NF are sourced from Output Area E00138337 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GARFIELD CLOSE, NN2 6NF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARFIELD CLOSE, NN2 6NF.
197
50
£ 42,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in NN2 6NF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 50-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN2 6NF. The average age is 49.6. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN2 6NF is moderate at 74 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
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Kingsthorpe Village Primary School
Northgate School Arts College
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School
Purple Oaks Academy
Green Oaks Primary Academy
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
Malcolm Arnold Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Morningside Pharmacy0.7 km
- BP Harborough Simply Food Connect0.9 km
- One Stop Store0.8 km
- COOK0.1 km
- Cranford Road Mini Market0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Four U Community Cafe0.8 km
- Mentaur0.8 km
- Sara Restaurant0.4 km
- Foodplug Ltd0.4 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Fox And Hounds0.9 km
- Old Five Bells0.5 km
- Queens Park Wmc0.9 km
- Queen Adelaide0.3 km
- DG Taylors Ltd @N&D Indoor Bowls Ass0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Honeymoon Chinese Take Away0.2 km
- Papa Johns' Pizza0.4 km
- China Palace0.4 km
- Frychicks0.4 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Kingsthorpe B & B0.7 km
- Northants County Council - Soc. Serv0.6 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- ALDI Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Asda Supermarket0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.1 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton2.7 km
- Long Buckby13.1 km
- Wellingborough16.1 km
Bus Stops
- Carphone Warehouse0.1 km
- Shopping Centre0.1 km
- Shopping Centre0.1 km
- The Cock PH0.2 km
- The Cock PH0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN26NF · Data under Open Government Licence