Kingsmead is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN2 8HX is located in the Kingsthorpe North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingsmead, Northampton, NN2 8HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN2 8BZ, NN2 8PN, NN2 8BB, NN2 8QJ, NN2 8BQ, NN2 8EJ, NN2 8BY, NN2 8DD, NN2 8QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN2 8HX has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.2% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 57.2% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 6.2% |
| Male | 45.1% | 42.8% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -6.2% |
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 | 31.4% | 41% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 42% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 10.3% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 48.2% | 48.5% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 37% | 36.9% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 9.8% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 26.5% | 20.3% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 15% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 20.3% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 12.6% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 24.3% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95% | 83.1% | -11.9% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 93.9% | 82.2% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 9.4% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 82.2% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 9.7% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 5% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsmead was 26.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.8% lower than the Kingsthorpe North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsmead has the 13th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Kingsthorpe North and the 265th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Kingsmead, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-07-21 | £248,333 |
| 1 Kingsmead, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £289,950 | 2021-09-24 | £330,167 |
| 34 Kingsmead, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-08-27 | £230,752 |
| 3 Kingsmead, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2021-07-23 | £259,326 |
| 24 Kingsmead, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2020-04-02 | £216,156 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Transport and storage | 25 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 464 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 2,775 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 3,424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,497 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 | 521 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckton Fields Primary School Home Farm Drive , NN2 8ES | - not rated | 962 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe Village Primary School Knights Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 6QL | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyside Primary Academy Reynard Way , NN2 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Kingsland Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7BH | 2out of 4 | 1,927 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,801 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 3,172 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 3,993 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton School and Science College Pound Lane , Moulton NN3 7SD | 3out of 4 | 4,740 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,799 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton College Main Campus , Booth Lane NN3 3RF | - not rated | 5,046 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 | 3,510 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 4,162 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 | 1,766 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northampton Park Campus , Boughton Green Road NN2 7AL | - not rated | 2,445 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 3,019 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 | 389 yd | |
| The Stables Day Centre | 421 Welford Road, Kingsthorpe | 708 yd | |
| Browns Events | Kingsthorpe Bowling Club, Central Avenue | 764 yd | |
| The Bee Hive | Northgate School Arts College, Harborough Road | 837 yd | |
| Lasaan (Once Upon A Time In India) | 8 Whitehills Crescent, Whitehills | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Public House | 272 Welford Road, Kingsthorpe | 130 yd | |
| Kingsthorpe Bowls Club | Central Avenue, Boughton | 762 yd | |
| Whitehills Public House | Whitehills Way, Whitehills | 885 yd | |
| The Windhover | Brampton Lane, Boughton | 1,015 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | 186 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyland Fish & Chips | 9 Leyland Drive, Kingsthorpe | 324 yd | |
| Tong Dynasty | 15 Leyland Drive, Kingsthorpe | 324 yd | |
| Golden Bird | 8 Link Road, Whitehills | 449 yd | |
| Michaels Grill & Pizza | 12 Link Road, Whitehills | 449 yd | |
| Golden Hill | 13 Whitehills Crescent, Whitehills | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 18 Link Road, Whitehills | 407 yd | |
| Tesco Express (2182) | Unit 1, Home Farm Drive | 918 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 9-11 Whitehills Crescent, Whitehills | 920 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Pastures ACRE LANE | grass pitches | 133 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Middle School (Closed) Penfold Close | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Indoor Bowling Club CENTRAL AVENUE | indoor bowls | 919 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 | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.