NN2 7BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kingsley Road, 0.4km from Kingsley Park in Northampton. Administratively it sits within St. George ward and the Northampton North constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £269k.
Census 2021 statistics for NN2 7BN are sourced from Output Area E00138315 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSLEY ROAD, NN2 7BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSLEY ROAD, NN2 7BN.
331
48
£ 42,800 /yr
36%
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 48, NN2 7BN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN2 7BN. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 198,950
6 sales · Mean £ 205,316
Detached
£ 412,500
2 sales · Mean £ 412,500
Semi-Detached
£ 245,000
4 sales · Mean £ 239,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN2 7BN has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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
Fairfields School
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
Malcolm Arnold Academy
Wallace Road Nursery School
Kingsley Primary School
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School
The CE Academy
Northgate School Arts College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- The Hollow0.9 km
- Better Bodies Ltd0.8 km
- Morningside Pharmacy0.7 km
- Capital Off Licence0.5 km
- Kingsley Local0.4 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Brasov Supermarket Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Caribbean Jerk1.0 km
- Embers Pizza & Grill0.9 km
- Hing Lung Takeaway0.9 km
- World of Pizza0.9 km
- New Tung Shing0.5 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Four U Community Cafe0.9 km
- Amelija's Bar, Rest and Shisha Loung0.5 km
- Caterlink0.4 km
- CH & Co Group Ltd0.4 km
- Henny's1.0 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- White Elephant0.5 km
- Olde England Ltd0.9 km
- The Picturedrome0.8 km
- The Lord Byron0.5 km
- St Georges Conservative Club0.2 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Kingsthorpe B & B0.7 km
- Ambles0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton2.3 km
- Long Buckby14.4 km
- Wellingborough15.3 km
Bus Stops
- Homestead Way0.1 km
- Murray Avenue0.1 km
- Homestead Way0.2 km
- Murray Avenue0.2 km
- Randell Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN27BN · Data under Open Government Licence