NN2 8AE is a mixed residential area on Welford Road, 0.8km from Kingsthorpe in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Kingsthorpe South ward and the Northampton North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NN2 8AE is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NN2 8AE are sourced from Output Area E00138337 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELFORD ROAD, NN2 8AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELFORD ROAD, NN2 8AE.
197
50
£ 42,300 /yr
42%
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
With 43% social renting, NN2 8AE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 50-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN2 8AE. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN2 8AE is moderate at 64 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
Kingsthorpe Village Primary School
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School
Northgate School Arts College
Purple Oaks Academy
Green Oaks Primary Academy
Malcolm Arnold Academy
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- BP Harborough Simply Food Connect0.6 km
- Chalcombe Stores0.9 km
- The Cube Disability Arts Academy1.0 km
- Krates1.0 km
- Morningside Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Fox And Hounds0.6 km
- DG Taylors Ltd @N&D Indoor Bowls Ass0.2 km
- The Cock0.4 km
- Old Five Bells0.2 km
- Queen Adelaide0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Mentaur0.6 km
- Four U Community Cafe0.8 km
- Kingsthorpe Snooker Club0.5 km
- Kingsthorpe Jets YFC0.4 km
- Foodplug Ltd0.1 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-operative Group1.0 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
- Asda0.9 km
- ALDI Stores Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- N Meah Catering Services Limited0.2 km
- Papa Johns' Pizza0.2 km
- St David's Fish and Chips Bar1.0 km
- Cafe 610.1 km
- Cardamon0.2 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Kingsthorpe B & B1.0 km
- Northants County Council - Soc. Serv0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton2.9 km
- Long Buckby13.1 km
- Wellingborough16.0 km
Bus Stops
- Texaco Garage0.0 km
- Texaco Garage0.1 km
- Bective Road0.1 km
- Bective Road0.1 km
- 2 Yelvertoft Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NN28AE · Data under Open Government Licence