Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

WASHINGTON STREET, NN2 6NL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WASHINGTON STREET, NN2 6NL.

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Population

177

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

NN2 6NL is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 5.2% year-on-year.

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

NN2 6NL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Washington Street, 0.6km from Queens Park in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Kingsthorpe South ward and the Northampton North constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NN2 6NL offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, up 5.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NN2 6NL are sourced from Output Area E00138338 (shared with 6 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 6NL. 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

White / British88.4%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 196,000

28 sales · Mean £ 197,933

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

Crime around NN2 6NL is moderate at 79 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 offences102
Anti-social behaviour69
Shoplifting55
Burglary29
Public order28

school Local Schools

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The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement293 pupils0.3 km
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Northgate School Arts College

Outstanding260 pupils0.4 km
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Kingsthorpe Village Primary School

Good200 pupils0.4 km
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Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School

Good474 pupils0.6 km
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Purple Oaks Academy

Good106 pupils1.0 km
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Green Oaks Primary Academy

Good218 pupils1.0 km
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Malcolm Arnold Academy

Good1341 pupils1.0 km
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Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School

Good416 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Kingsthorpe Jets YFC0.7 km
  • Mentaur0.9 km
  • Sara Restaurant0.4 km
  • Foodplug Ltd0.4 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.2 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
  • ALDI Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Asda Supermarket0.8 km
  • Brasov Supermarket Ltd1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • N Meah Catering Services Limited0.5 km
  • Cafe 610.4 km
  • Cardamon0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Honeymoon Chinese Take Away0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • BP Harborough Simply Food Connect1.0 km
  • Cranford Road Mini Market0.7 km
  • Classic News0.4 km
  • Fourways0.6 km
  • One Stop Store0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Fox And Hounds1.0 km
  • Queens Park Wmc0.8 km
  • DG Taylors Ltd @N&D Indoor Bowls Ass0.6 km
  • The Cock0.1 km
  • Old Five Bells0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Kingsthorpe B & B0.7 km
  • Northants County Council - Soc. Serv0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton2.6 km
  • Long Buckby13.1 km
  • Wellingborough16.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Cock PH0.1 km
  • The Cock PH0.1 km
  • The Cock PH0.2 km
  • Carphone Warehouse0.2 km
  • The Cock PH0.2 km