Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

FULFORD DRIVE, NN2 7NU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FULFORD DRIVE, NN2 7NU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

226

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /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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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NN2 7NU — age 48, 76% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £297k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

NN2 7NU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Fulford Drive, 0.8km from Spinney Hill in Northampton. Administratively it sits within St. George ward and the Northampton North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k.

Census 2021 statistics for NN2 7NU are sourced from Output Area E00138480 (shared with 5 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 7NU. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.7%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 270,000

3 sales · Mean £ 274,333

Semi-Detached

£ 201,750

2 sales · Mean £ 201,750

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

NN2 7NU has low crime rates — 25 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.

Violence and sexual offences36
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson10
Burglary6
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Northampton School for Girls

Good1754 pupils0.4 km
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Kingsley Primary School

Good384 pupils0.7 km
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Wallace Road Nursery School

Good49 pupils0.7 km
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Purple Oaks Academy

Good106 pupils0.8 km
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Green Oaks Primary Academy

Good218 pupils0.8 km
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Parklands Primary School

Good411 pupils0.9 km
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Parklands Nursery School

Good42 pupils0.9 km
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Kingsthorpe College

Good1366 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Cranford Road Mini Market0.9 km
  • A&W Stores0.5 km
  • Fourways1.0 km
  • Amisha General Store0.6 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Four U Community Cafe0.8 km
  • Starbucks Coffee0.7 km
  • CH & Co Group Ltd1.0 km
  • Savana1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • Co-operative Group0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • McDonalds0.7 km
  • Golden Papadom & Grange Balti &Grill0.6 km
  • St David's Fish and Chips Bar0.5 km
  • King Do0.6 km
  • Dragon Inn0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Spinney Hill Public House0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton3.5 km
  • Long Buckby14.5 km
  • Wellingborough14.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Hazeldene Road0.1 km
  • Hazeldene Road0.2 km
  • Hoylake Drive0.3 km
  • Hoylake Drive0.3 km
  • Fulford Drive Turning Circle0.3 km