NN2 8QR is a safe, established residential area on Holly Lodge Drive, 0.7km from Hill Top in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Kingsthorpe North ward and the Northampton North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £234k.
Census 2021 statistics for NN2 8QR are sourced from Output Area E00138108 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLLY LODGE DRIVE, NN2 8QR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLY LODGE DRIVE, NN2 8QR.
238
43
£ 41,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN2 8QR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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 8QR — age 43, 85% ownership, 14% 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 8QR. The average age is 43.2. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 234,995
1 sales · Mean £ 234,995
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN2 8QR has low crime rates — 37 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
Sunnyside Primary Academy
All Saints CofE VA Primary School
Kingsthorpe College
Green Oaks Primary Academy
Purple Oaks Academy
Boughton Primary School
Buckton Fields Primary School
Northampton School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Action Centres UK Ltd0.8 km
- BaxterStorey1.0 km
- CH & Co Group Ltd0.6 km
- Mentaur1.0 km
- Reynard Way Evangelical Church Reynard Way0.3 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- BP Harborough Simply Food Connect1.0 km
- Chalcombe Stores0.6 km
- Obelisk Stores0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Sunnyside0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Imperial Yipin Food Ltd1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton4.4 km
- Long Buckby13.6 km
- Wellingborough14.9 km
Bus Stops
- Yardley Drive0.2 km
- Upton Close0.2 km
- 80 Reynard Way0.2 km
- Upton Close0.2 km
- Yardley Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN28QR · Data under Open Government Licence