Helmdon Crescent is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN2 8JS 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 Helmdon Crescent, Northampton, NN2 8JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN2 8JG, NN2 8JT, NN2 8JD, NN2 7SU, NN2 7TW, NN2 8JF, NN2 8JQ, NN2 8JE, NN2 8JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN2 8JS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents 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 | 50.7% | 52.2% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 47.8% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 28.2% | 29.2% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 43.2% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12% | 13.6% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 14.5% | 11% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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 | 30.6% | 36.3% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -12.1% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 37% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 20.9% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 4% | -3.9% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.6% | 28% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 13.1% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 14.8% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.5% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 15.7% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 16.9% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 4.6% | 5.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.8% | 1.1% | -4.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| White | 85.3% | 89.5% | 4.2% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
In this area, 83.8% 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 | 90.6% | 83.8% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 7.4% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 83.5% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 7% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 1.5% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.3% | 37.2% | -10.9% |
| Christian | 57.7% | 46.2% | 11.5% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Helmdon Crescent was 121.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.7% higher than the Kingsthorpe North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Helmdon Crescent has the 11th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Kingsthorpe North and the 241st highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Helmdon Crescent, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2025-05-09 | £197,500 |
| 18 Helmdon Crescent, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-02-02 | £236,047 |
| 4 Helmdon Crescent, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-07-31 | £219,064 |
| 36 Helmdon Crescent, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-06-01 | £258,595 |
| 36 Helmdon Crescent, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-05-02 | £229,231 |
NN2 8JS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8JS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 1,126 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 2,687 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 | 715 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyside Primary Academy Reynard Way , NN2 8QS | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Primary School Acre Lane , NN2 8DF | 4out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Kingsland Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7BH | 2out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe Village Primary School Knights Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 6QL | 3out of 4 | 1,110 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 | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton School and Science College Pound Lane , Moulton NN3 7SD | 3out of 4 | 3,815 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 | 3,750 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 3,921 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 | 2,941 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 4,958 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 | 499 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northampton Park Campus , Boughton Green Road NN2 7AL | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 2,049 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe&lounge Ltd | 2a Helmdon Road, Sunnyside | 134 yd | |
| Mentaur | 99 Boughton Green Road, Kingsthorpe | 193 yd | |
| Kingsthorpe Jets YFC | Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground, Harborough Road | 378 yd | |
| The Krazy Kitchen | 157 Ruskin Road, Kingsthorpe | 445 yd | |
| Hearty Cuisine | @ The Recreation Ground, Harborough Road | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox And Hounds | 186 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 278 yd | |
| Old Five Bells | 84a Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 471 yd | |
| DG Taylors Ltd @N&D Indoor Bowls Ass | 90 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 492 yd | |
| Queen Adelaide | 50 Manor Road, Kingsthorpe | 854 yd | |
| Sunnyside | Boughton Green Road, Kingsthorpe | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns' Pizza | 75 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 572 yd | |
| N Meah Catering Services Limited | 73b Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 572 yd | |
| Top Fish & Grill | 89 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 572 yd | |
| Frychicks | 3 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 629 yd | |
| Kingsthorpe Spice | 4 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 50 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 428 yd | |
| Bucovina | 97-99 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 516 yd | |
| Fran Supermarket | 18 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 586 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 11 Kingsthorpe Centre, Harborough Road | 896 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 14 Kingsthorpe Centre, Harborough Road | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground KINGSTHORPE RECREATION GROUND KINGSTHORPE RECREATION GROUND HARBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 379 yd |
| Green Oaks Primary Academy WHISTON ROAD | grass pitches | 471 yd |
| Northampton & District Indoor Bowling Association The Recreation Ground The Recreation Ground Harborough Road | indoor bowls | 549 yd |
| Kingfisher Health Studio (Closed) Kingfisher House 1a Kingfisher House 1a Yelvertoft Road | health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Middle School (Closed) Penfold Close | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Kingsthorpe College BOUGHTON GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 760 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Community College (Closed) Boughton Green Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 867 yd |
| University Of Northampton BOUGHTON GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,093 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 | 69.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.