Chalcombe Avenue is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN2 8JH 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 Chalcombe Avenue, Northampton, NN2 8JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN2 8JQ, NN2 8JP, NN2 8JN, NN2 8JW, NN2 8JG, NN2 8LJ, NN2 8DW, NN2 8JS, NN2 8JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN2 8JH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 50.9% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 45.2% | 49.1% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NN2 8JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.3% | 47.3% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 28.6% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 2.2% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 15% | 14.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 7.1% | -6.8% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 35.7% | 37.5% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 38.8% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 15.6% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 41.7% | 26.4% | -15.3% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 14.3% | 5.4% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 15.4% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 12.1% | -4.0% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.3% | 23.6% | 15.3% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| White | 90% | 80.2% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 80.7% 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 | 91.9% | 80.7% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 8.1% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 80.4% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.7% | 76.7% | -19.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 27.3% | 13.5% | 13.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chalcombe Avenue was 59.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.3% lower than the Kingsthorpe North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chalcombe Avenue has the 25th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Kingsthorpe North and the 558th highest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Chalcombe Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-06-12 | £237,565 |
| 15 Chalcombe Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-05-20 | £239,297 |
| 33 Chalcombe Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2023-10-12 | £261,015 |
| 13 Chalcombe Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-06-30 | £223,111 |
| 33 Chalcombe Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-11-30 | £196,779 |
NN2 8JH 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 | 61 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 2,284 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 | 2,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Oaks Primary Academy Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Oaks Primary School Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 769 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyside Primary Academy Reynard Way , NN2 8QS | - not rated | 876 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyside Primary School Reynard Way , NN2 8QS | - not rated | 876 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Primary School Acre Lane , NN2 8DF | - not rated | 996 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 954 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 3out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,979 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 | 680 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bective Middle School Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 769 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Catholic Middle School Harborough Road , NN2 7BB | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Middle School Devon Way , Spinney Hill NN3 6DX | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 2,518 yd | Foundation 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 | 3,765 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 3,867 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 | 3,025 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 5,003 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 | 554 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiston Special School Grosvenor Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 769 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Nene College Park Campus , Boughton Green Road NN2 7AL | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northampton Park Campus , Boughton Green Road NN2 7AL | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 1,533 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe&lounge Ltd | 2a Helmdon Road, Sunnyside | 294 yd | |
| Mentaur | 99 Boughton Green Road, Kingsthorpe | 365 yd | |
| Kingsthorpe Jets YFC | Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground, Harborough Road | 413 yd | |
| The Bee Hive | Northgate School Arts College, Harborough Road | 480 yd | |
| Hearty Cuisine | @ The Recreation Ground, Harborough Road | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox And Hounds | 186 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 216 yd | |
| Old Five Bells | 84a Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 555 yd | |
| DG Taylors Ltd @N&D Indoor Bowls Ass | 90 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 581 yd | |
| Kingsthorpe Bowls Club | Central Avenue, Boughton | 905 yd | |
| Queen Adelaide | 50 Manor Road, Kingsthorpe | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns' Pizza | 75 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 676 yd | |
| N Meah Catering Services Limited | 73b Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 676 yd | |
| Top Fish & Grill | 89 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 676 yd | |
| Frychicks | 3 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 727 yd | |
| Kingsthorpe Spice | 4 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 50 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 557 yd | |
| Bucovina | 97-99 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 617 yd | |
| Fran Supermarket | 18 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 683 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 9-11 Whitehills Crescent, Whitehills | 899 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 11 Kingsthorpe Centre, Harborough Road | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground KINGSTHORPE RECREATION GROUND KINGSTHORPE RECREATION GROUND HARBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 414 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Middle School (Closed) Penfold Close | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Northampton & District Indoor Bowling Association The Recreation Ground The Recreation Ground Harborough Road | indoor bowls | 609 yd |
| Green Oaks Primary Academy WHISTON ROAD | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Kingfisher Health Studio (Closed) Kingfisher House 1a Kingfisher House 1a Yelvertoft Road | health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Kingsthorpe College BOUGHTON GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 833 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Community College (Closed) Boughton Green Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 953 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Indoor Bowling Club CENTRAL AVENUE | indoor bowls | 1,059 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.