Cosgrove Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN2 8JW 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 Cosgrove Road, Northampton, NN2 8JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN2 8PA, NN2 8JP, NN2 8NX, NN2 8JR, NN2 8JN, NN2 8JH, NN2 8NU, NN2 8LJ, NN2 8JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN2 8JW 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 8JW, 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 Cosgrove Road was 94.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.2% higher than the Kingsthorpe North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cosgrove Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Kingsthorpe North and the 344th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Cosgrove Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-03-07 | £279,963 |
| 13 Cosgrove Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2021-09-24 | £270,343 |
| 23 Cosgrove Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2021-01-29 | £246,292 |
| 10 Cosgrove Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-01-15 | £246,331 |
| 5 Cosgrove Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2021-01-08 | £217,141 |
NN2 8JW 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 | 907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,344 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 2,486 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 2,900 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 | 819 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyside Primary Academy Reynard Way , NN2 8QS | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Oaks Primary Academy Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckton Fields Primary School Home Farm Drive , NN2 8ES | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE VA Primary School Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,049 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,185 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 2,833 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton School and Science College Pound Lane , Moulton NN3 7SD | 3out of 4 | 3,743 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 | 3,834 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton College Main Campus , Booth Lane NN3 3RF | - not rated | 3,904 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 | 3,213 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 5,024 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 | 757 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northampton Park Campus , Boughton Green Road NN2 7AL | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 2,336 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 | 377 yd | |
| The Bee Hive | Northgate School Arts College, Harborough Road | 403 yd | |
| Mentaur | 99 Boughton Green Road, Kingsthorpe | 479 yd | |
| Kingsthorpe Jets YFC | Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground, Harborough Road | 546 yd | |
| Hearty Cuisine | @ The Recreation Ground, Harborough Road | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox And Hounds | 186 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 332 yd | |
| Old Five Bells | 84a Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 693 yd | |
| DG Taylors Ltd @N&D Indoor Bowls Ass | 90 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 719 yd | |
| Kingsthorpe Bowls Club | Central Avenue, Boughton | 816 yd | |
| Whitehills Public House | Whitehills Way, Whitehills | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Hill | 13 Whitehills Crescent, Whitehills | 792 yd | |
| Papa Johns' Pizza | 75 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 814 yd | |
| N Meah Catering Services Limited | 73b Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 814 yd | |
| Top Fish & Grill | 89 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 814 yd | |
| Frychicks | 3 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 50 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 588 yd | |
| Bucovina | 97-99 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 756 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 9-11 Whitehills Crescent, Whitehills | 792 yd | |
| Fran Supermarket | 18 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 821 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground KINGSTHORPE RECREATION GROUND KINGSTHORPE RECREATION GROUND HARBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 547 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Middle School (Closed) Penfold Close | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Green Oaks Primary Academy WHISTON ROAD | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Northampton & District Indoor Bowling Association The Recreation Ground The Recreation Ground Harborough Road | indoor bowls | 744 yd |
| Kingsthorpe College BOUGHTON GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 802 yd |
| Kingfisher Health Studio (Closed) Kingfisher House 1a Kingfisher House 1a Yelvertoft Road | health and fitness suite | 851 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Community College (Closed) Boughton Green Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 931 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Indoor Bowling Club CENTRAL AVENUE | indoor bowls | 956 yd |
| The Obelisk Centre OBELISK RISE | grass pitches | 1,041 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 | 87.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.