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.
WELFORD ROAD, NN2 8PW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELFORD ROAD, NN2 8PW.
283
45
£ 42,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Whitehills Nursery School
Whitehills Primary School
Buckton Fields Primary School
Kingsthorpe Village Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Windmill Public House0.2 km
- Kingsthorpe Bowls Club0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Leyland Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Michaels Grill & Pizza0.6 km
- Golden Bird0.6 km
- Tong Dynasty0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Northants County Council - Soc. Serv0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Olde Cobbler Ltd0.5 km
- Browns Events0.9 km
- The Stables Day Centre0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: NN28PW · Data under Open Government Licence