NN2 8FQ is a well-regarded residential area on Highwayman Close, 0.2km from Whitehills in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Moulton ward and the Daventry constituency.
For serious buyers, NN2 8FQ is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £316k, down 9.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for NN2 8FQ are sourced from Output Area E00189128 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHWAYMAN CLOSE, NN2 8FQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHWAYMAN CLOSE, NN2 8FQ.
308
28
£ 50,600 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN2 8FQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NN2 8FQ combines high owner-occupation (58%), strong property values (£316k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £316k. Property prices are trending down 9.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN2 8FQ. The average age is 28.2. 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: Youthful and energetic. The demographic is characterized by a high concentration of young adults and early-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
27 sales · Mean £ 253,685
Detached
£ 385,000
15 sales · Mean £ 381,333
Terraced
£ 244,250
16 sales · Mean £ 238,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN2 8FQ is moderate at 56 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
Buckton Fields Primary School
Whitehills Nursery School
Whitehills Primary School
Sunnyside Primary Academy
Boughton Primary School
Kingsthorpe College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Sauls Of Spratton0.6 km
- The Cube Disability Arts Academy0.7 km
- Whitehills Post Office & News0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Kingsthorpe Bowls Club0.2 km
- Whitehills Public House0.2 km
- Windmill Public House0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- ABM at Buckton Fields Primary0.3 km
- Browns Events0.2 km
- Lasaan (Once Upon A Time In India)0.3 km
- The Obelisk Centre0.6 km
- The Stables Day Centre1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.3 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Bird0.4 km
- Golden Hill0.3 km
- Michaels Grill & Pizza0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton4.5 km
- Long Buckby12.3 km
- Wellingborough16.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Whitehills PH0.3 km
- The Whitehills PH0.3 km
- Birch Barn Way0.4 km
- Acre Lane0.5 km
- Link Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NN28FQ · Data under Open Government Licence