Greenhills Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN2 8EF 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 Greenhills Road, Northampton, NN2 8EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN2 8EN, NN2 8EG, NN2 8EL, NN2 8EA, NN2 8EE, NN2 8DG, NN2 8DZ, NN2 8EQ, NN2 8DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN2 8EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.8% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.2% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 30.5% | 31.4% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 49.8% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.6% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 7.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 40.5% | 40.3% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 40.3% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 14.9% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 15.6% | -13.4% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 13.1% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 16% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.8% | 12.4% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 21.1% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 19.6% | -0.3% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.8% | 92.9% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.1% | 92.2% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 92.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 6.6% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenhills Road was 24.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.4% lower than the Kingsthorpe North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greenhills Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Kingsthorpe North and the 246th lowest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Greenhills Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2025-05-15 | £276,631 |
| 26 Greenhills Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-01-20 | £266,065 |
| 42 Greenhills Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-12-19 | £240,222 |
| 16 Greenhills Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-10-30 | £281,036 |
| 58 Greenhills Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-08-08 | £284,647 |
NN2 8EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 200 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 3,079 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 | 3,196 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 3,265 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 | 137 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckton Fields Primary School Home Farm Drive , NN2 8ES | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyside Primary Academy Reynard Way , NN2 8QS | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyside Primary School Reynard Way , NN2 8QS | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist CofE Lower School Knights Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 6QL | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,773 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | - not rated | 2,820 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 3out of 4 | 2,820 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,854 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 875 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bective Middle School Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 1,751 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Catholic Middle School Harborough Road , NN2 7BB | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Middle School Devon Way , Spinney Hill NN3 6DX | - not rated | 2,875 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 3,320 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,158 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton College Main Campus , Booth Lane NN3 3RF | - not rated | 4,649 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 | 3,749 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 4,813 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 | 1,535 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiston Special School Grosvenor Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 1,751 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Nene College Park Campus , Boughton Green Road NN2 7AL | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northampton Park Campus , Boughton Green Road NN2 7AL | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 2,259 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Events | Kingsthorpe Bowling Club, Central Avenue | 178 yd | |
| Lasaan (Once Upon A Time In India) | 8 Whitehills Crescent, Whitehills | 333 yd | |
| The Bee Hive | Northgate School Arts College, Harborough Road | 509 yd | |
| ABM at Buckton Fields Primary | Buckton Fields Primary School, Home Farm Drive | 635 yd | |
| The Olde Cobbler Ltd | Buddies American Diner, Acre Lane | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsthorpe Bowls Club | Central Avenue, Boughton | 176 yd | |
| Whitehills Public House | Whitehills Way, Whitehills | 281 yd | |
| Windmill Public House | 272 Welford Road, Kingsthorpe | 726 yd | |
| The Windhover | Brampton Lane, Boughton | 809 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | 186 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bird | 8 Link Road, Whitehills | 177 yd | |
| Michaels Grill & Pizza | 12 Link Road, Whitehills | 177 yd | |
| Golden Hill | 13 Whitehills Crescent, Whitehills | 333 yd | |
| Leyland Fish & Chips | 9 Leyland Drive, Kingsthorpe | 874 yd | |
| Tong Dynasty | 15 Leyland Drive, Kingsthorpe | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 18 Link Road, Whitehills | 299 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 9-11 Whitehills Crescent, Whitehills | 333 yd | |
| Tesco Express (2182) | Unit 1, Home Farm Drive | 492 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsthorpe Indoor Bowling Club CENTRAL AVENUE | indoor bowls | 315 yd |
| The Pastures ACRE LANE | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| The Obelisk Centre OBELISK RISE | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Middle School (Closed) Penfold Close | grass pitches | 832 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 | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.