Barley Lane is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN2 8AT 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 Barley Lane, Northampton, NN2 8AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN2 8AU, NN2 8BE, NN2 8BN, NN2 8AP, NN2 8AR, NN2 8AS, NN2 8AX, NN2 8FY, NN2 8BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN2 8AT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.5% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.5% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 19.7% | 41.7% | 22.0% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64% | 47.8% | -16.2% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 5.9% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 2.8% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.7% | 55.1% | 16.4% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 33% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 17% | 10.7% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 28.9% | 13.3% | -15.6% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 12.4% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 15.3% | 4.3% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 6.1% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 19.4% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 31.4% | 16.0% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.7% | 85.2% | -11.5% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 94.5% | 80.3% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 9% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 80.3% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 6.9% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barley Lane was 41.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.7% lower than the Kingsthorpe North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barley Lane has the 26th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Kingsthorpe North and the 474th lowest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Barley Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-01-24 | £237,923 |
| 8 Barley Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-07-25 | £317,010 |
| 7 Barley Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2024-05-31 | £274,896 |
| 38 Barley Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-10-17 | £265,968 |
| 11 Barley Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2021-04-01 | £317,857 |
NN2 8AT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 223 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 676 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 | 2,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 2,779 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 2,902 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehills Primary School Acre Lane , NN2 8DF | - not rated | 634 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist CofE Lower School Knights Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 6QL | - not rated | 794 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe Village Primary School Knights Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 6QL | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckton Fields Primary School Home Farm Drive , NN2 8ES | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Kingsland Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7BH | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,209 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,209 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsthorpe Middle Community School Northfield Way , Welford Road NN2 8AP | - not rated | 159 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Catholic Middle School Harborough Road , NN2 7BB | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bective Middle School Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 2,632 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Middle School Devon Way , Spinney Hill NN3 6DX | - not rated | 2,772 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 | 4,432 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,469 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 | 3,038 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 4,389 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 | 1,130 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiston Special School Grosvenor Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Academy Trust Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 1,675 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Olde Cobbler Ltd | Buddies American Diner, Acre Lane | 219 yd | |
| The Bee Hive | Northgate School Arts College, Harborough Road | 568 yd | |
| Kingsthorpe Jets YFC | Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground, Harborough Road | 595 yd | |
| Hearty Cuisine | @ The Recreation Ground, Harborough Road | 666 yd | |
| Gallones Ice Cream Parlour | 8 Welford Road, Kingsthorpe | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Public House | 272 Welford Road, Kingsthorpe | 512 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | 186 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 533 yd | |
| Old Five Bells | 84a Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 741 yd | |
| DG Taylors Ltd @N&D Indoor Bowls Ass | 90 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 764 yd | |
| Kingsthorpe Bowls Club | Central Avenue, Boughton | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyland Fish & Chips | 9 Leyland Drive, Kingsthorpe | 454 yd | |
| Tong Dynasty | 15 Leyland Drive, Kingsthorpe | 454 yd | |
| Golden Bird | 8 Link Road, Whitehills | 559 yd | |
| Michaels Grill & Pizza | 12 Link Road, Whitehills | 559 yd | |
| Papa Johns' Pizza | 75 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 18 Link Road, Whitehills | 741 yd | |
| Bucovina | 97-99 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 822 yd | |
| Fran Supermarket | 18 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 837 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 9-11 Whitehills Crescent, Whitehills | 895 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 11 Kingsthorpe Centre, Harborough Road | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsthorpe Middle School (Closed) Penfold Close | grass pitches | 162 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground KINGSTHORPE RECREATION GROUND KINGSTHORPE RECREATION GROUND HARBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 595 yd |
| The Pastures ACRE LANE | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Northampton & District Indoor Bowling Association The Recreation Ground The Recreation Ground Harborough Road | indoor bowls | 682 yd |
| Kingfisher Health Studio (Closed) Kingfisher House 1a Kingfisher House 1a Yelvertoft Road | health and fitness suite | 930 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Indoor Bowling Club CENTRAL AVENUE | indoor bowls | 984 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 | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.