Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

HIGHWAYMAN CLOSE, NN2 8FQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHWAYMAN CLOSE, NN2 8FQ.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British81.4%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean7.2%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Shoplifting104
Violence and sexual offences42
Anti-social behaviour20
Other theft13
Burglary8

school Local Schools

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Buckton Fields Primary School

47 pupils0.3 km
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Whitehills Nursery School

Good53 pupils0.4 km
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Whitehills Primary School

Outstanding412 pupils0.4 km
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Sunnyside Primary Academy

Good349 pupils1.2 km
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Boughton Primary School

Good185 pupils1.3 km
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Kingsthorpe College

Good1366 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Sauls Of Spratton0.6 km
  • The Cube Disability Arts Academy0.7 km
  • Whitehills Post Office & News0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Kingsthorpe Bowls Club0.2 km
  • Whitehills Public House0.2 km
  • Windmill Public House0.9 km
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.3 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
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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