Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

SHERWOOD AVENUE, NN2 8TD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERWOOD AVENUE, NN2 8TD.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NN2 8TD combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£268k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 4.5% year-on-year.

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

NN2 8TD is a sought-after residential area on Sherwood Avenue, 0.8km from Whitehills in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Kingsthorpe North ward and the Northampton North constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NN2, NN2 8TD offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 86% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £268k, down 4.5% 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 8TD are sourced from Output Area E00138111 (shared with 3 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 8TD. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.9%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 262,500

9 sales · Mean £ 240,222

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

NN2 8TD has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting23
Violence and sexual offences22
Anti-social behaviour16
Other theft9
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Whitehills Nursery School

Good53 pupils0.3 km
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Whitehills Primary School

Outstanding412 pupils0.3 km
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Buckton Fields Primary School

47 pupils0.8 km
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Kingsthorpe Village Primary School

Good200 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Olde Cobbler Ltd0.8 km
  • ABM at Buckton Fields Primary0.8 km
  • Browns Events0.7 km
  • Lasaan (Once Upon A Time In India)0.9 km
  • The Stables Day Centre0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Sauls Of Spratton0.5 km
  • The Cube Disability Arts Academy1.0 km
  • VSA Leyland Local0.7 km
  • Whitehills Post Office & News0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Kingsthorpe Bowls Club0.7 km
  • Windmill Public House0.5 km
  • Whitehills Public House0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Golden Bird0.5 km
  • Golden Hill0.9 km
  • Tong Dynasty0.7 km
  • Leyland Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Michaels Grill & Pizza0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton4.3 km
  • Long Buckby11.8 km
  • Wellingborough16.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Covert Close0.1 km
  • Sherwood Avenue0.3 km
  • Fairmead Rise0.3 km
  • Fairmead Rise0.3 km