Anchor Drive is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN2 8LN is located in the Kingsthorpe North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton North. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Anchor Drive, Northampton, NN2 8LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN2 8LX, NN2 8LU, NN2 8EP, NN2 8LY, NN2 8ER, NN2 8FP, NN2 8EW, NN2 8LS, NN2 8ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN2 8LN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.2% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.8% | -2.6% | 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 vicinity of NN2 8LN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.6% | 34.8% | 7.2% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 52% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 48.6% | 48.8% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 35.7% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 13.1% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 18.1% | 20.1% | 2.0% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 8.3% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 10.6% | -10.1% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 12.2% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 18.5% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 26% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 86.8% | 88.2% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 92.6% | 88.6% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 88.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 7% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anchor Drive 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.
Anchor Drive has the 12th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Kingsthorpe North and the 242nd highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Anchor Drive, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2013-11-20 | £1,106,886 |
| 2 Anchor Drive, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2013-02-21 | £866,095 |
| 2 Anchor Drive, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2002-04-10 | £1,053,103 |
NN2 8LN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NN2 8LN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,822 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 3,182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 3,464 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckton Fields Primary School Home Farm Drive , NN2 8ES | - not rated | 516 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Primary School Acre Lane , NN2 8DF | 4out of 4 | 543 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyside Primary Academy Reynard Way , NN2 8QS | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boughton Primary School Moulton Lane , Boughton NN2 8RG | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE VA Primary School Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,488 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 | 1,535 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,915 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 3,235 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton School and Science College Pound Lane , Moulton NN3 7SD | 3out of 4 | 3,702 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 | 3,751 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton College Main Campus , Booth Lane NN3 3RF | - not rated | 4,393 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 | 3,905 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 5,216 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 | 1,474 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northampton Park Campus , Boughton Green Road NN2 7AL | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 2,401 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 2,547 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 3,068 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lasaan (Once Upon A Time In India) | 8 Whitehills Crescent, Whitehills | 165 yd | |
| Browns Events | Kingsthorpe Bowling Club, Central Avenue | 316 yd | |
| The Obelisk Centre | Club House, 400 Obelisk Rise | 396 yd | |
| The Bee Hive | Northgate School Arts College, Harborough Road | 455 yd | |
| ABM at Buckton Fields Primary | Buckton Fields Primary School, Home Farm Drive | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehills Public House | Whitehills Way, Whitehills | 264 yd | |
| Kingsthorpe Bowls Club | Central Avenue, Boughton | 318 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | 186 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Hill | 13 Whitehills Crescent, Whitehills | 165 yd | |
| Golden Bird | 8 Link Road, Whitehills | 617 yd | |
| Michaels Grill & Pizza | 12 Link Road, Whitehills | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 9-11 Whitehills Crescent, Whitehills | 165 yd | |
| Tesco Express (2182) | Unit 1, Home Farm Drive | 732 yd | |
| Tesco | 18 Link Road, Whitehills | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsthorpe Indoor Bowling Club CENTRAL AVENUE | indoor bowls | 297 yd |
| The Obelisk Centre OBELISK RISE | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Middle School (Closed) Penfold Close | grass pitches | 1,018 yd |
| The Pastures ACRE LANE | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.