NN2 8PY is a sought-after residential area on Acre Lane, 0.9km from Whitehills in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Kingsthorpe North ward and the Northampton North constituency.
For serious buyers, NN2 8PY is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £408k, up 55.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for NN2 8PY are sourced from Output Area E00138091 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ACRE LANE, NN2 8PY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACRE LANE, NN2 8PY.
313
51
£ 40,200 /yr
43%
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. NN2 8PY's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £408k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £408k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 55.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN2 8PY. The average age is 50.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 408,750
2 sales · Mean £ 408,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN2 8PY has low crime rates — 18 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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Whitehills Public House0.9 km
- Windmill Public House0.3 km
- Kingsthorpe Bowls Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Bee Hive1.0 km
- The Olde Cobbler Ltd0.6 km
- Browns Events0.9 km
- The Stables Day Centre0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Leyland Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Michaels Grill & Pizza0.6 km
- Golden Bird0.6 km
- Tong Dynasty0.4 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Sauls Of Spratton0.9 km
- The Cube Disability Arts Academy0.9 km
- VSA Leyland Local0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton4.0 km
- Long Buckby11.8 km
- Wellingborough16.8 km
Bus Stops
- Sherwood Avenue0.1 km
- The Windmill PH0.3 km
- The Windmill PH0.3 km
- Covert Close0.3 km
- Fairmead Rise0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN28PY · Data under Open Government Licence