NN2 8RW is a sought-after residential area on Vyse Road, 1.1km from Whitehills in Boughton (West Northamptonshire). Administratively it sits within Moulton ward and the Daventry constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NN2, NN2 8RW offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 8RW are sourced from Output Area E00137302 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VYSE ROAD, NN2 8RW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VYSE ROAD, NN2 8RW.
316
48
£ 50,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN2 8RW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
NN2 8RW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN2 8RW. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN2 8RW has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Boughton Primary School
Buckton Fields Primary School
Sunnyside Primary Academy
All Saints CofE VA Primary School
Whitehills Nursery School
Whitehills Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Obelisk Stores1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Whyte Melville0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- ABM at Buckton Fields Primary0.9 km
- Reynard Way Evangelical Church Reynard Way1.0 km
- The Obelisk Centre0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton5.4 km
- Long Buckby12.9 km
- Wellingborough15.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Shelter0.1 km
- Bus Shelter0.1 km
- Humfrey Lane0.2 km
- 39 Howard Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN28RW · Data under Open Government Licence