Kingsway is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN2 8HF 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 Kingsway, Northampton, NN2 8HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN2 8HN, NN2 8HP, NN2 8HG, NN2 8HH, NN2 8HQ, NN2 8HW, NN2 8HS, NN2 8HJ, NN2 8HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN2 8HF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 51.2% | 47.3% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 48.8% | 52.7% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NN2 8HF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.1% | 30.9% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 53.9% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 9.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 5.8% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 47.8% | 51.2% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 34.1% | -4.2% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 9% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 26.3% | 11.5% | -14.8% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 11.1% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 12.3% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 8.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 20.9% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 32.8% | 15.4% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 91.2% | 88.7% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 93.2% | 94% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 94% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsway was 20.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.3% lower than the Kingsthorpe North average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Kingsway has the 8th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Kingsthorpe North and the 172nd lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Kingsway, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-10-03 | £322,685 |
| 64 Kingsway, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2022-01-28 | £314,637 |
| 62 Kingsway, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-09-30 | £379,039 |
| 98 Kingsway, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-10-02 | £371,174 |
| 90 Kingsway, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-01-10 | £316,444 |
NN2 8HF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NN2 8HF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 1,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 2,826 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsthorpe Village Primary School Knights Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 6QL | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Primary School Acre Lane , NN2 8DF | 4out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Kingsland Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7BH | 2out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School St Davids Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7QL | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Primary Academy North Oval , Kings Heath NN5 7LN | 3out of 4 | 1,496 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 | 1,986 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 2,771 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 3,713 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 4,642 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 | 4,650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,906 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 | 2,749 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 3,953 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 | 1,349 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northampton Park Campus , Boughton Green Road NN2 7AL | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 2,316 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 | 395 yd | |
| Kingsthorpe Snooker Club | 93 High Street, Kingsthorpe | 465 yd | |
| Gallones Ice Cream Parlour | 8 Welford Road, Kingsthorpe | 623 yd | |
| Twenty 21 Shajahan | 62 High Street, Kingsthorpe | 628 yd | |
| Hearty Cuisine | @ The Recreation Ground, Harborough Road | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Adelaide | 50 Manor Road, Kingsthorpe | 578 yd | |
| Windmill Public House | 272 Welford Road, Kingsthorpe | 671 yd | |
| Old Five Bells | 84a Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 723 yd | |
| DG Taylors Ltd @N&D Indoor Bowls Ass | 90 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 732 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | 186 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyland Fish & Chips | 9 Leyland Drive, Kingsthorpe | 482 yd | |
| Tong Dynasty | 15 Leyland Drive, Kingsthorpe | 482 yd | |
| Frychicks | 3 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 753 yd | |
| Kingsthorpe Spice | 4 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 753 yd | |
| China Palace | 6 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fran Supermarket | 18 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 749 yd | |
| Bucovina | 97-99 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 775 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 11 Kingsthorpe Centre, Harborough Road | 788 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 14 Kingsthorpe Centre, Harborough Road | 788 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsthorpe Middle School (Closed) Penfold Close | grass pitches | 440 yd |
| Northampton & District Indoor Bowling Association The Recreation Ground The Recreation Ground Harborough Road | indoor bowls | 622 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground KINGSTHORPE RECREATION GROUND KINGSTHORPE RECREATION GROUND HARBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 675 yd |
| Kingfisher Health Studio (Closed) Kingfisher House 1a Kingfisher House 1a Yelvertoft Road | health and fitness suite | 848 yd |
| The Pastures ACRE LANE | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Kings Heath Recreation Ground Nene Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 217.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.