NN2 6NS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kingsthorpe Grove, 0.4km from Queens Park in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Kingsthorpe South ward and the Northampton North constituency.
For families considering a move, NN2 6NS represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £306k, up 31.0% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NN2 6NS are sourced from Output Area E00138516 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSTHORPE GROVE, NN2 6NS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSTHORPE GROVE, NN2 6NS.
394
34
£ 37,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN2 6NS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
NN2 6NS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 56% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 31.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN2 6NS. The average age is 34.4. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 210,500
3 sales · Mean £ 256,833
Terraced
£ 270,500
4 sales · Mean £ 270,363
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN2 6NS is moderate at 78 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
Northgate School Arts College
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School
Malcolm Arnold Academy
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
Fairfields School
Kingsthorpe Village Primary School
Green Oaks Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Morningside Pharmacy0.4 km
- One Stop Store0.5 km
- COOK0.4 km
- Cranford Road Mini Market0.7 km
- Jimmy's Store1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Four U Community Cafe0.6 km
- Caterlink0.7 km
- Malcolm Arnold/EA Sports Coaching0.7 km
- Mentaur1.0 km
- Barratts Club0.9 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-operative Group1.0 km
- ALDI Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Asda Supermarket0.7 km
- Brasov Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Old Five Bells0.8 km
- Queens Park Wmc0.6 km
- Queen Adelaide0.6 km
- DG Taylors Ltd @N&D Indoor Bowls Ass0.7 km
- The Cock0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Honeymoon Chinese Take Away0.1 km
- Papa Johns' Pizza0.6 km
- TGF Pizza1.0 km
- Caribbean Jerk0.9 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Kingsthorpe B & B0.4 km
- Northants County Council - Soc. Serv1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton2.5 km
- Long Buckby13.4 km
- Wellingborough15.9 km
Bus Stops
- The Cock PH0.1 km
- The Cock PH0.2 km
- Queensland Gardens0.2 km
- The Cock PH0.2 km
- The Cock PH0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN26NS · Data under Open Government Licence