North Western Avenue is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN2 8HJ 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 North Western Avenue, Northampton, NN2 8HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN2 8HH, NN2 8QD, NN2 8HT, NN2 8QE, NN2 8HF, NN2 8HN, NN2 8HL, NN2 8HU, NN2 8HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN2 8HJ 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 | 51.9% | 51.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.2% | 0.1% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of NN2 8HJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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 | 14.9% | 20.7% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.1% | 57% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 8.2% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 16.1% | 12.5% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
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 | 41.8% | 46% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 34.5% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 15.7% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.2% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.3% | 23.5% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 12.2% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 12.9% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 12.5% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 26.7% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.5% | 91.1% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 93.3% | 90.4% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 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 | 92.3% | 90.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.3% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Western Avenue was 12.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.7% lower than the Kingsthorpe North average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
North Western Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Kingsthorpe North and the 85th lowest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 North Western Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-07-18 | £323,548 |
| 16 North Western Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-07-03 | £327,345 |
| 8 North Western Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-02-20 | £415,384 |
| 4A North Western Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-02-18 | £200,627 |
| 6 North Western Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2021-04-16 | £400,849 |
NN2 8HJ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NN2 8HJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 105 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 924 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 | 2,176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 2,838 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 3,131 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 | 596 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe Village Primary School Knights Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 6QL | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Primary School Acre Lane , NN2 8DF | - not rated | 911 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Kingsland Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7BH | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Kingsland Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7BH | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,930 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,130 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,130 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,130 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 | 314 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Catholic Middle School Harborough Road , NN2 7BB | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bective Middle School Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 2,479 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 2,709 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 | 4,626 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,824 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 | 2,829 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 4,033 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 | 1,317 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Academy Trust Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiston Special School Grosvenor Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 245 yd | |
| Kingsthorpe Snooker Club | 93 High Street, Kingsthorpe | 626 yd | |
| Hearty Cuisine | @ The Recreation Ground, Harborough Road | 739 yd | |
| Kingsthorpe Jets YFC | Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground, Harborough Road | 747 yd | |
| Gallones Ice Cream Parlour | 8 Welford Road, Kingsthorpe | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Public House | 272 Welford Road, Kingsthorpe | 503 yd | |
| Queen Adelaide | 50 Manor Road, Kingsthorpe | 734 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | 186 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 792 yd | |
| Old Five Bells | 84a Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 826 yd | |
| DG Taylors Ltd @N&D Indoor Bowls Ass | 90 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyland Fish & Chips | 9 Leyland Drive, Kingsthorpe | 317 yd | |
| Tong Dynasty | 15 Leyland Drive, Kingsthorpe | 317 yd | |
| Golden Bird | 8 Link Road, Whitehills | 848 yd | |
| Michaels Grill & Pizza | 12 Link Road, Whitehills | 848 yd | |
| Frychicks | 3 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fran Supermarket | 18 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 873 yd | |
| Bucovina | 97-99 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 888 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 11 Kingsthorpe Centre, Harborough Road | 944 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 14 Kingsthorpe Centre, Harborough Road | 944 yd | |
| Tesco | 18 Link Road, Whitehills | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsthorpe Middle School (Closed) Penfold Close | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| The Pastures ACRE LANE | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Northampton & District Indoor Bowling Association The Recreation Ground The Recreation Ground Harborough Road | indoor bowls | 732 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground KINGSTHORPE RECREATION GROUND KINGSTHORPE RECREATION GROUND HARBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 746 yd |
| Kingfisher Health Studio (Closed) Kingfisher House 1a Kingfisher House 1a Yelvertoft Road | health and fitness suite | 973 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.