NN2 8NP is a safe, established residential area on Silverstone Close, 0.4km from Hill Top in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Kingsthorpe North ward and the Northampton North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NN2, NN2 8NP offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £303k.
Census 2021 statistics for NN2 8NP are sourced from Output Area E00138095 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SILVERSTONE CLOSE, NN2 8NP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILVERSTONE CLOSE, NN2 8NP.
261
45
£ 41,800 /yr
52%
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
No single demographic signal dominates NN2 8NP — age 45, 92% ownership, 6% 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 8NP. The average age is 45.1. 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
£ 219,000
3 sales · Mean £ 244,000
Terraced
£ 236,000
1 sales · Mean £ 236,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN2 8NP has low crime rates — 42 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
Boughton Primary School
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Northampton School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- BP Harborough Simply Food Connect0.7 km
- Chalcombe Stores0.3 km
- Obelisk Stores0.5 km
- The Cube Disability Arts Academy0.8 km
- Whitehills Post Office & News1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Fox And Hounds0.7 km
- Old Five Bells1.0 km
- DG Taylors Ltd @N&D Indoor Bowls Ass1.0 km
- Sunnyside0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- CH & Co Group Ltd0.6 km
- Lasaan (Once Upon A Time In India)1.0 km
- Mentaur0.6 km
- Reynard Way Evangelical Church Reynard Way0.5 km
- The Obelisk Centre1.0 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- Co-operative Group1.0 km
- Asda0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Golden Hill1.0 km
- St David's Fish and Chips Bar1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton4.1 km
- Long Buckby13.5 km
- Wellingborough15.1 km
Bus Stops
- Yardley Drive0.2 km
- Kingsthorpe College0.2 km
- Yardley Drive0.2 km
- Kingsthorpe College0.2 km
- Upton Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN28NP · Data under Open Government Licence