NN2 8NL is a safe, established residential area on Culworth Crescent, 0.4km from Hill Top in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Kingsthorpe North ward and the Northampton North constituency.
For families considering a move, NN2 8NL represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £191k.
Census 2021 statistics for NN2 8NL are sourced from Output Area E00138089 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CULWORTH CRESCENT, NN2 8NL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CULWORTH CRESCENT, NN2 8NL.
222
45
£ 41,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN2 8NL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NN2 8NL — age 45, 78% ownership, 11% 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 8NL. The average age is 45.0. 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
£ 222,000
1 sales · Mean £ 222,000
Detached
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN2 8NL has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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 College
Sunnyside Primary Academy
All Saints CofE VA Primary School
Green Oaks Primary Academy
Purple Oaks Academy
Buckton Fields Primary School
Whitehills Nursery School
Whitehills Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- BP Harborough Simply Food Connect0.6 km
- Chalcombe Stores0.2 km
- Obelisk Stores0.5 km
- The Cube Disability Arts Academy0.7 km
- Whitehills Post Office & News0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Fox And Hounds0.7 km
- Kingsthorpe Bowls Club1.0 km
- Whitehills Public House1.0 km
- Old Five Bells0.9 km
- DG Taylors Ltd @N&D Indoor Bowls Ass0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Browns Events1.0 km
- CH & Co Group Ltd0.7 km
- Lasaan (Once Upon A Time In India)0.9 km
- Mentaur0.6 km
- Reynard Way Evangelical Church Reynard Way0.5 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Asda0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Golden Hill0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton4.0 km
- Long Buckby13.4 km
- Wellingborough15.2 km
Bus Stops
- Yardley Drive0.2 km
- Yardley Drive0.2 km
- Aynho Crescent0.3 km
- Kingsthorpe College0.3 km
- Aynho Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN28NL · Data under Open Government Licence