NN2 8HA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Thornby Drive, 0.6km from Kingsthorpe in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Kingsthorpe South ward and the Northampton North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £293k, up 16.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN2 8HA are sourced from Output Area E00138329 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNBY DRIVE, NN2 8HA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNBY DRIVE, NN2 8HA.
313
49
£ 42,300 /yr
42%
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NN2 8HA spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. £293k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 16.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN2 8HA. The average age is 49.4. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 268,250
12 sales · Mean £ 267,416
Detached
£ 312,000
1 sales · Mean £ 312,000
Terraced
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN2 8HA is moderate at 52 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
Northgate School Arts College
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School
Purple Oaks Academy
Green Oaks Primary Academy
Malcolm Arnold Academy
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Kingsthorpe Snooker Club0.4 km
- Sara Restaurant0.3 km
- Foodplug Ltd0.3 km
- Subway0.3 km
- The Krazy Kitchen0.5 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Old Five Bells0.3 km
- DG Taylors Ltd @N&D Indoor Bowls Ass0.3 km
- The Cock0.4 km
- Fox And Hounds0.6 km
- Queen Adelaide0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Honeymoon Chinese Take Away0.6 km
- Papa Johns' Pizza0.3 km
- Leyland Fish & Chips0.9 km
- N Meah Catering Services Limited0.3 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- COOK0.3 km
- Classic News0.3 km
- Fourways0.8 km
- BP Harborough Simply Food Connect0.7 km
- The Cube Disability Arts Academy1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- ALDI Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Northants County Council - Soc. Serv0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton2.9 km
- Long Buckby12.9 km
- Wellingborough16.2 km
Bus Stops
- Texaco Garage0.2 km
- Texaco Garage0.2 km
- Kingsway0.2 km
- Bective Road0.3 km
- Kingsway0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN28HA · Data under Open Government Licence