High Street is in Kingsthorpe, Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN2 6QH is located in the Kingsthorpe North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, NN2 6QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN2 8AQ, NN2 8AG, NN2 7SJ, NN2 8AE, NN2 6PE, NN2 8AH, NN2 7SL, NN2 6QT, NN2 8DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN2 6QH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 53.5% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 46.5% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 41.2% | 35.9% | -5.3% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 35.3% | 6.7% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 10.6% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 12.5% | 15.3% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
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 | 44.7% | 43.4% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 35% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 13.6% | -4.6% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.6% | 27.5% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 11.6% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 13.4% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 10% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 24.1% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 3.5% | 6.9% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 4.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 91.1% | 83.6% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 79.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.4% | 79.7% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 8.9% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 79.7% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.8% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 76.7% | -13.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 307.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 314.7% higher than the Kingsthorpe North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Kingsthorpe North and the 63rd highest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 - 90 High Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-04-24 | £539,326 |
| 80 High Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £116,175 | 2012-12-14 | £211,058 |
| 80 High Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2010-05-07 | £197,613 |
| 80 High Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2008-01-07 | £177,425 |
| 80 High Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £32,000 | 1996-04-12 | £201,679 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NN2 6QH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , Spencer NN5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist CofE Lower School Knights Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 6QL | - not rated | 441 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Kingsland Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7BH | - not rated | 513 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Kingsland Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7BH | - not rated | 513 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe Village Primary School Knights Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 6QL | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School St Davids Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7QL | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St David's Catholic Middle School Harborough Road , NN2 7BB | - not rated | 347 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe Middle Community School Northfield Way , Welford Road NN2 8AP | - not rated | 667 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bective Middle School Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 771 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Middle School Devon Way , Spinney Hill NN3 6DX | - not rated | 2,391 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 3,868 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,476 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 | - not rated | 2,324 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 4,496 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Oaks Academy Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiston Special School Grosvenor Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 771 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 820 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 820 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Academy Trust Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 974 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallones Ice Cream Parlour | 8 Welford Road, Kingsthorpe | 63 yd | |
| Antalya Restaurant | 5 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 68 yd | |
| Foodplug Ltd | 7a Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 68 yd | |
| Bombay Palace Restaurant | 11 Welford Road, Kingsthorpe | 86 yd | |
| Subway | 73b Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 115 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DG Taylors Ltd @N&D Indoor Bowls Ass | 90 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 159 yd | |
| Old Five Bells | 84a Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 181 yd | |
| Queen Adelaide | 50 Manor Road, Kingsthorpe | 222 yd | |
| The Cock | 2/4 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 460 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | 186 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frychicks | 3 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 68 yd | |
| Kingsthorpe Spice | 4 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 68 yd | |
| China Palace | 6 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 68 yd | |
| KFC | 11/12 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 68 yd | |
| Papa Johns' Pizza | 75 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 115 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fran Supermarket | 18 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 84 yd | |
| Bucovina | 97-99 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 149 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 11 Kingsthorpe Centre, Harborough Road | 260 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 14 Kingsthorpe Centre, Harborough Road | 260 yd | |
| Asda | 50 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 932 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton & District Indoor Bowling Association The Recreation Ground The Recreation Ground Harborough Road | indoor bowls | 148 yd |
| Kingfisher Health Studio (Closed) Kingfisher House 1a Kingfisher House 1a Yelvertoft Road | health and fitness suite | 168 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground KINGSTHORPE RECREATION GROUND KINGSTHORPE RECREATION GROUND HARBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 338 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Middle School (Closed) Penfold Close | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Green Oaks Primary Academy WHISTON ROAD | grass pitches | 759 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.