Henard Close is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN2 8FY is located in the Kingsthorpe North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton North. This postcode has been in use since 2018-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Henard Close, Northampton, NN2 8FY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN2 8AN, NN2 8AP, NN2 8FX, NN2 8BA, NN2 8FW, NN2 8AW, NN2 8AR, NN2 8AT, NN2 8AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN2 8FY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents 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 | 51.6% | 48.9% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 48.4% | 51.1% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 28.7% | 40.2% | 11.5% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 41.8% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 11% | 7.5% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 14.2% | 6.8% | -7.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 39.5% | 51.8% | 12.3% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 33.6% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 12% | -6.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 1.8% | -4.8% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 37.8% | 22.2% | -15.6% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 11% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 14.8% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 16.6% | 8.7% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 30.7% | 17.3% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 0.9% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 88.2% | 82.6% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 89.5% | 79.6% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 10.7% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 79.6% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 9.8% | 6.5% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Henard Close was 120.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.6% higher than the Kingsthorpe North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Henard Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Kingsthorpe North and the 247th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Henard Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-02-24 | £345,184 |
| 9 Henard Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2020-02-21 | £335,618 |
| 8 Henard Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, a newly built property | £300,000 | 2019-08-05 | £370,631 |
| 10 Henard Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, a newly built property | £309,950 | 2019-06-28 | £383,389 |
| 12 Henard Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, a newly built property | £334,950 | 2019-05-31 | £413,308 |
NN2 8FY 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 | 176 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Other | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 746 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 2,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 2,712 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,857 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 | 4out of 4 | 701 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe Village Primary School Knights Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 6QL | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Kingsland Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7BH | 2out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckton Fields Primary School Home Farm Drive , NN2 8ES | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Oaks Primary Academy Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 2,499 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 3,381 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton School and Science College Pound Lane , Moulton NN3 7SD | 3out of 4 | 4,379 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,382 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,468 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 | 2,972 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 4,390 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 | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northampton Park Campus , Boughton Green Road NN2 7AL | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 2,341 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 377 yd | |
| Kingsthorpe Jets YFC | Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground, Harborough Road | 405 yd | |
| Hearty Cuisine | @ The Recreation Ground, Harborough Road | 479 yd | |
| The Bee Hive | Northgate School Arts College, Harborough Road | 578 yd | |
| Gallones Ice Cream Parlour | 8 Welford Road, Kingsthorpe | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox And Hounds | 186 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 373 yd | |
| Old Five Bells | 84a Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 551 yd | |
| DG Taylors Ltd @N&D Indoor Bowls Ass | 90 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 575 yd | |
| Queen Adelaide | 50 Manor Road, Kingsthorpe | 679 yd | |
| Windmill Public House | 272 Welford Road, Kingsthorpe | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyland Fish & Chips | 9 Leyland Drive, Kingsthorpe | 610 yd | |
| Tong Dynasty | 15 Leyland Drive, Kingsthorpe | 610 yd | |
| Papa Johns' Pizza | 75 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 672 yd | |
| N Meah Catering Services Limited | 73b Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 672 yd | |
| Top Fish & Grill | 89 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucovina | 97-99 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 633 yd | |
| Fran Supermarket | 18 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 651 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 11 Kingsthorpe Centre, Harborough Road | 857 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 14 Kingsthorpe Centre, Harborough Road | 857 yd | |
| Tesco | 18 Link Road, Whitehills | 914 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsthorpe Middle School (Closed) Penfold Close | grass pitches | 29 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground KINGSTHORPE RECREATION GROUND KINGSTHORPE RECREATION GROUND HARBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 405 yd |
| Northampton & District Indoor Bowling Association The Recreation Ground The Recreation Ground Harborough Road | indoor bowls | 498 yd |
| Kingfisher Health Studio (Closed) Kingfisher House 1a Kingfisher House 1a Yelvertoft Road | health and fitness suite | 742 yd |
| The Pastures ACRE LANE | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Green Oaks Primary Academy WHISTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,062 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Indoor Bowling Club CENTRAL AVENUE | indoor bowls | 1,082 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 | 135.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.