NN2 8BX is a safe, established residential area on Rookery Lane, 0.5km from Whitehills in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Kingsthorpe North ward and the Northampton North constituency.
For families considering a move, NN2 8BX represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £294k, down 8.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN2 8BX are sourced from Output Area E00138115 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROOKERY LANE, NN2 8BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROOKERY LANE, NN2 8BX.
328
43
£ 40,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NN2 8BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 83% 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 8.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN2 8BX. The average age is 42.9. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 290,000
13 sales · Mean £ 270,961
Terraced
£ 283,750
2 sales · Mean £ 283,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN2 8BX has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Whitehills Primary School
Whitehills Nursery School
Buckton Fields Primary School
Kingsthorpe Village Primary School
Sunnyside Primary Academy
Green Oaks Primary Academy
Purple Oaks Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Whitehills Public House0.6 km
- Windmill Public House0.4 km
- Fox And Hounds0.8 km
- Kingsthorpe Bowls Club0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Kingsthorpe Jets YFC1.0 km
- The Bee Hive0.5 km
- The Olde Cobbler Ltd0.4 km
- ABM at Buckton Fields Primary0.8 km
- Browns Events0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Leyland Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Michaels Grill & Pizza0.1 km
- Golden Bird0.1 km
- Golden Hill0.6 km
- Tong Dynasty0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Northants County Council - Soc. Serv0.8 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- BP Harborough Simply Food Connect0.9 km
- Sauls Of Spratton0.8 km
- The Cube Disability Arts Academy0.5 km
- VSA Leyland Local0.5 km
- Whitehills Post Office & News0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton4.0 km
- Long Buckby12.2 km
- Wellingborough16.4 km
Bus Stops
- Link Road0.1 km
- Acre Lane0.1 km
- 56 Birch Barn Way0.2 km
- 56 Birch Barn Way0.2 km
- Acre Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN28BX · Data under Open Government Licence