Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

WELFORD ROAD, NN2 8PW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELFORD ROAD, NN2 8PW.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NN2 8PW — age 45, 84% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £160k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 11.5% year-on-year.

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

NN2 8PW is a sought-after residential area on Welford Road, 1.0km from Whitehills in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Kingsthorpe North ward and the Northampton North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NN2 8PW are sourced from Output Area E00138347 (shared with 6 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 8PW. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.6%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Flat

£ 148,000

26 sales · Mean £ 149,497

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NN2 8PW has low crime rates — 16 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.

Violence and sexual offences29
Anti-social behaviour18
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Whitehills Nursery School

Good53 pupils0.5 km
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Whitehills Primary School

Outstanding412 pupils0.5 km
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Buckton Fields Primary School

47 pupils1.2 km
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Kingsthorpe Village Primary School

Good200 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Windmill Public House0.2 km
  • Kingsthorpe Bowls Club0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Leyland Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • Michaels Grill & Pizza0.6 km
  • Golden Bird0.6 km
  • Tong Dynasty0.3 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Northants County Council - Soc. Serv0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Olde Cobbler Ltd0.5 km
  • Browns Events0.9 km
  • The Stables Day Centre0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Sauls Of Spratton1.0 km
  • The Cube Disability Arts Academy0.9 km
  • VSA Leyland Local0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton3.8 km
  • Long Buckby11.8 km
  • Wellingborough16.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Windmill PH0.2 km
  • The Windmill PH0.2 km
  • Sherwood Avenue0.2 km
  • Covert Close0.4 km
  • Fairmead Rise0.4 km