Kingsthorpe Grove is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN2 6PB is located in the Kingsthorpe South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingsthorpe Grove, Northampton, NN2 6PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN2 6PD, NN2 7BQ, NN2 6PH, NN2 7BE, NN2 7BG, NN2 6PQ, NN2 6JZ, NN2 6PG, NN2 7QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN2 6PB is primarily male, with 53.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 46.1% | -6.0% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 47.9% | 53.9% | 6.0% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.4% | 35.8% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 39.3% | 4.2% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 16.3% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 6.1% | -5.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.5% | 42.2% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 30.7% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 19% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around NN2 6PB this area, 30.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.1% | 30.3% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 12.4% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 12.1% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 13.4% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 24.2% | 13.4% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 83.6% | 78.2% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -3.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 74.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 74.5% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 9.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 6.4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 74.5% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 18.2% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 1.1% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsthorpe Grove was 200.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.0% higher than the Kingsthorpe South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsthorpe Grove has the 5th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Kingsthorpe South and the 112th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 109.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Kingsthorpe Grove, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2013-08-16 | £229,017 |
| 43 Kingsthorpe Grove, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2012-03-02 | £194,094 |
| 47 Kingsthorpe Grove, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2000-10-06 | £234,424 |
| 57 Kingsthorpe Grove, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £42,500 | 1999-03-26 | £202,072 |
| 47 Kingsthorpe Grove, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £37,000 | 1997-05-01 | £205,400 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 2,353 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 4,735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School St Davids Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7QL | 3out of 4 | 139 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Kingsland Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7BH | 2out of 4 | 383 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe Village Primary School Knights Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 6QL | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Oaks Primary Academy Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 2,988 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 3,098 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton College Main Campus , Booth Lane NN3 3RF | - not rated | 3,599 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,869 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 4,539 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 282 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 423 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 777 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purple Oaks Academy Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink | c/o Malcolm Arnold Academy, Trinity Avenue | 422 yd | |
| Malcolm Arnold/EA Sports Coaching | Malcolm Arnold Academy, Trinity Avenue | 429 yd | |
| Fairways Catering Co | @ Kingsthorpe Golf Club, Kingsley Road | 455 yd | |
| Love Lunch @ Bell | A Bell, Kingsthorpe Road | 590 yd | |
| Four U Community Cafe | St Davids Church Hall, Eastern Avenue South | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Park Wmc | 27 Cranbrook Road, Kingsthorpe Hollow | 441 yd | |
| The Cock | 2/4 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 597 yd | |
| St Georges Conservative Club | 78 St Georges Avenue, Northampton | 976 yd | |
| Queen Adelaide | 50 Manor Road, Kingsthorpe | 978 yd | |
| DG Taylors Ltd @N&D Indoor Bowls Ass | 90 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeymoon Chinese Take Away | 19a Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 461 yd | |
| Caribbean Jerk | 44 Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton | 805 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 65 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 827 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 45 Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton | 861 yd | |
| Beijing House | 43 Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Kensington Close, Kingsthorpe | 571 yd | |
| Brasov Supermarket Ltd | Ground Floor Coliseum Buildings, 12, Arthur Terrace | 681 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 11 Kingsthorpe Centre, Harborough Road | 771 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 14 Kingsthorpe Centre, Harborough Road | 771 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Thornton Road, Kingsthorpe Hollow | 775 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsthorpe Golf Club KINGSLEY ROAD | golf | 320 yd |
| Pink Ladies Health & Fitness Club CRANBROOK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 370 yd |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy TRINITY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 430 yd |
| Better Bodies Gym NENE ENTERPRISE CENTRE NENE ENTERPRISE CENTRE FREEHOLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| Omni Studios Nene Centre Nene Centre Freehold Street | 842 yd | |
| Kingfisher Health Studio (Closed) Kingfisher House 1a Kingfisher House 1a Yelvertoft Road | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Spencer Community Trust Fc SPENCER FOOTBALL GROUND SPENCER FOOTBALL GROUND STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,039 yd |
| Northampton Spencer Fc (Closed) Studland Road | grass pitches | 1,041 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.