NN2 8DG is a safe, established residential area on Ash Grove, 0.3km from Whitehills in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Kingsthorpe North ward and the Northampton North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.
Census 2021 statistics for NN2 8DG are sourced from Output Area E00138115 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASH GROVE, NN2 8DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASH GROVE, NN2 8DG.
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
No single demographic signal dominates NN2 8DG — age 43, 83% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN2 8DG. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 292,500
2 sales · Mean £ 292,500
Detached
£ 190,000
1 sales · Mean £ 190,000
Terraced
£ 215,000
2 sales · Mean £ 215,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN2 8DG has low crime rates — 37 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 Nursery School
Whitehills Primary School
Buckton Fields Primary School
Kingsthorpe Village Primary School
Sunnyside Primary Academy
Kingsthorpe College
Green Oaks Primary Academy
Purple Oaks Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- BP Harborough Simply Food Connect0.8 km
- Chalcombe Stores0.9 km
- Sauls Of Spratton0.8 km
- The Cube Disability Arts Academy0.4 km
- VSA Leyland Local0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Fox And Hounds0.8 km
- Kingsthorpe Bowls Club0.3 km
- Windmill Public House0.6 km
- Whitehills Public House0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- ABM at Buckton Fields Primary0.7 km
- Browns Events0.3 km
- Lasaan (Once Upon A Time In India)0.4 km
- The Obelisk Centre0.9 km
- The Stables Day Centre0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Golden Bird0.0 km
- Golden Hill0.4 km
- Tong Dynasty0.7 km
- Leyland Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Michaels Grill & Pizza0.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Northants County Council - Soc. Serv0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton4.1 km
- Long Buckby12.3 km
- Wellingborough16.2 km
Bus Stops
- Acre Lane0.1 km
- 56 Birch Barn Way0.1 km
- 56 Birch Barn Way0.1 km
- Link Road0.1 km
- Acre Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN28DG · Data under Open Government Licence