NN2 7RR is a safe, established residential area on Whiston Road, 0.4km from Hill Top in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Kingsthorpe South ward and the Northampton North constituency.
Day-to-day life in NN2 7RR has the character of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £196k, down 10.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN2 7RR are sourced from Output Area E00138524 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHISTON ROAD, NN2 7RR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHISTON ROAD, NN2 7RR.
365
34
£ 41,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN2 7RR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
NN2 7RR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 10.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN2 7RR. The average age is 34.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 180,000
15 sales · Mean £ 192,866
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
7 sales · Mean £ 169,071
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN2 7RR has low crime rates — 45 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
Green Oaks Primary Academy
Purple Oaks Academy
Kingsthorpe College
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School
Kingsthorpe Village Primary School
Northgate School Arts College
Northampton School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- BP Harborough Simply Food Connect0.7 km
- Chalcombe Stores0.7 km
- HLS News & Booze0.6 km
- Touchwood Pharmacy0.8 km
- Morningside Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Fox And Hounds0.7 km
- Queen Adelaide0.9 km
- DG Taylors Ltd @N&D Indoor Bowls Ass0.6 km
- The Cock0.9 km
- Old Five Bells0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- CH & Co Group Ltd0.9 km
- Mentaur0.4 km
- 3rd Friday Lunch Club0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- China Palace0.6 km
- Frychicks0.6 km
- KFC0.6 km
- Kingsthorpe Spice0.6 km
- Top Fish & Grill0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
- Asda0.4 km
- Co-operative Group0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton3.3 km
- Long Buckby13.7 km
- Wellingborough15.2 km
Bus Stops
- Holdenby Road0.1 km
- Holdenby Road0.1 km
- Barnwell Road0.2 km
- Cranford Road0.2 km
- Wakefield Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN27RR · Data under Open Government Licence