Helmdon Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN2 8JT 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 Road, Northampton, NN2 8JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN2 8JS, NN2 8JY, NN2 7AA, NN2 7SU, NN2 8JX, NN2 7AB, NN2 8JG, NN2 7TW, NN2 7AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN2 8JT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.2% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 8JT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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 | 40.4% | 42.3% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 36.4% | 4.9% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 8.8% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 7.5% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 40.1% | 50.9% | 10.8% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 32.2% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 17% | 10.9% | -6.1% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 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 | 34.9% | 23.8% | -11.1% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 12.1% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 15.9% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 23.8% | 12.3% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 8.5% | 3.3% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 1.2% | -4.3% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 80.6% | 74.3% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -7.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 86.5% | 81.6% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 3.7% | -3.9% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 86.2% | 81.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 11.8% | 5.2% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 27.9% | 13.5% | 14.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Helmdon Road was 147.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 102.7% higher than the Kingsthorpe North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Helmdon Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Kingsthorpe North and the 176th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A Helmdon Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-01-20 | £154,200 |
| 2 Helmdon Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-09-23 | £238,107 |
| 11 Helmdon Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-08-07 | £224,836 |
| 2 Helmdon Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2017-10-09 | £238,321 |
| 15 Helmdon Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2016-12-09 | £260,750 |
NN2 8JT 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 2,737 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 | 662 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyside Primary Academy Reynard Way , NN2 8QS | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Kingsland Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7BH | 2out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Primary School Acre Lane , NN2 8DF | 4out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe Village Primary School Knights Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 6QL | 3out of 4 | 1,170 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 | 883 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 2,647 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton School and Science College Pound Lane , Moulton NN3 7SD | 3out of 4 | 3,739 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 | 3,671 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 3,847 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 | 2,957 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 5,038 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 | 447 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northampton Park Campus , Boughton Green Road NN2 7AL | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 2,032 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 | 66 yd | |
| Mentaur | 99 Boughton Green Road, Kingsthorpe | 190 yd | |
| Kingsthorpe Jets YFC | Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground, Harborough Road | 454 yd | |
| The Krazy Kitchen | 157 Ruskin Road, Kingsthorpe | 479 yd | |
| Hearty Cuisine | @ The Recreation Ground, Harborough Road | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox And Hounds | 186 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 362 yd | |
| Old Five Bells | 84a Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 530 yd | |
| DG Taylors Ltd @N&D Indoor Bowls Ass | 90 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 549 yd | |
| Queen Adelaide | 50 Manor Road, Kingsthorpe | 916 yd | |
| Sunnyside | Boughton Green Road, Kingsthorpe | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns' Pizza | 75 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 619 yd | |
| N Meah Catering Services Limited | 73b Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 619 yd | |
| Top Fish & Grill | 89 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 619 yd | |
| Frychicks | 3 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 679 yd | |
| Kingsthorpe Spice | 4 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 50 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 344 yd | |
| Bucovina | 97-99 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 565 yd | |
| Fran Supermarket | 18 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 636 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 18 Newnham Road, Kingsthorpe | 888 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 11 Kingsthorpe Centre, Harborough Road | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Green Oaks Primary Academy WHISTON ROAD | grass pitches | 414 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground KINGSTHORPE RECREATION GROUND KINGSTHORPE RECREATION GROUND HARBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 455 yd |
| Northampton & District Indoor Bowling Association The Recreation Ground The Recreation Ground Harborough Road | indoor bowls | 616 yd |
| Kingfisher Health Studio (Closed) Kingfisher House 1a Kingfisher House 1a Yelvertoft Road | health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| Kingsthorpe College BOUGHTON GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 677 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Middle School (Closed) Penfold Close | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Community College (Closed) Boughton Green Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 782 yd |
| University Of Northampton BOUGHTON GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,009 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.