NN2 8HB 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.
For families considering a move, NN2 8HB represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £274k, down 9.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN2 8HB are sourced from Output Area E00138329 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNBY DRIVE, NN2 8HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNBY DRIVE, NN2 8HB.
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
NN2 8HB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 91% 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 9.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN2 8HB. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 270,000
11 sales · Mean £ 265,772
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN2 8HB is moderate at 53 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
Whitehills Nursery School
Whitehills Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Kingsthorpe Snooker Club0.4 km
- Sara Restaurant0.3 km
- Foodplug Ltd0.3 km
- Subway0.3 km
- The Krazy Kitchen0.5 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Old Five Bells0.3 km
- DG Taylors Ltd @N&D Indoor Bowls Ass0.3 km
- The Cock0.5 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
11 nearby- COOK0.3 km
- Classic News0.3 km
- Fourways0.8 km
- BP Harborough Simply Food Connect0.6 km
- Chalcombe Stores1.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- ALDI Stores Ltd1.0 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
- Northampton3.0 km
- Long Buckby12.9 km
- Wellingborough16.2 km
Bus Stops
- Texaco Garage0.2 km
- Kingsway0.2 km
- Texaco Garage0.2 km
- Kingsway0.3 km
- Bective Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN28HB · Data under Open Government Licence