Hinton Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN2 8NG 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 Hinton Road, Northampton, NN2 8NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN2 8LG, NN2 8LB, NN2 8NQ, NN2 8NL, NN2 8NH, NN2 8LQ, NN2 8LA, NN2 8NP, NN2 8LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN2 8NG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 48.6% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 46.8% | 51.4% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 8NG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 40.3% | 46.4% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 38.1% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 48.3% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 37.1% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 9.9% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 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 | 28.7% | 24.3% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 11% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 15.6% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 7% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 14% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 25.9% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 8.5% | 2.3% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 5.5% | 0.3% | -5.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 84.1% | 84.1% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 73% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 73% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 14.9% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 5.8% | -4.3% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 80.8% | 72.5% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 8.3% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 7.3% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 6.8% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.2% | 76.7% | -18.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 9.4% | 0.9% | 8.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hinton Road was 72.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.2% lower than the Kingsthorpe North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hinton Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Kingsthorpe North and the 475th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114 Hinton Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-10-24 | £297,140 |
| 116 Hinton Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-08-23 | £314,928 |
| 110 Hinton Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-07-05 | £330,092 |
| 114 Hinton Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-01-22 | £285,556 |
| 100 Hinton Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2017-12-15 | £305,308 |
NN2 8NG 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 | 124 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 2,273 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 3,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside Primary Academy Reynard Way , NN2 8QS | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Oaks Primary Academy Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE VA Primary School Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7AJ | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Primary School Acre Lane , NN2 8DF | 4out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Kingsland Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7BH | 2out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,150 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton School and Science College Pound Lane , Moulton NN3 7SD | 3out of 4 | 3,396 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 | 3,498 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton College Main Campus , Booth Lane NN3 3RF | - not rated | 3,546 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 | 3,267 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 5,371 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 | 632 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northampton Park Campus , Boughton Green Road NN2 7AL | - not rated | 902 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 1,807 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 2,262 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 | 382 yd | |
| Mentaur | 99 Boughton Green Road, Kingsthorpe | 532 yd | |
| Reynard Way Evangelical Church Reynard Way | Boughton Green, Northampton | 697 yd | |
| The Bee Hive | Northgate School Arts College, Harborough Road | 743 yd | |
| CH & Co Group Ltd | University of Northampton, Park Campus | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside | Boughton Green Road, Kingsthorpe | 623 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | 186 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 652 yd | |
| Old Five Bells | 84a Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 894 yd | |
| DG Taylors Ltd @N&D Indoor Bowls Ass | 90 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns' Pizza | 75 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 980 yd | |
| N Meah Catering Services Limited | 73b Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 980 yd | |
| Top Fish & Grill | 89 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 980 yd | |
| St David's Fish and Chips Bar | 30 Newnham Road, Kingsthorpe | 1,013 yd | |
| Golden Hill | 13 Whitehills Crescent, Whitehills | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 50 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 341 yd | |
| Bucovina | 97-99 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 928 yd | |
| Fran Supermarket | 18 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 999 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 18 Newnham Road, Kingsthorpe | 1,013 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 9-11 Whitehills Crescent, Whitehills | 1,034 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsthorpe College BOUGHTON GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 418 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Community College (Closed) Boughton Green Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 552 yd |
| Green Oaks Primary Academy WHISTON ROAD | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| University Of Northampton BOUGHTON GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground KINGSTHORPE RECREATION GROUND KINGSTHORPE RECREATION GROUND HARBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 805 yd |
| Northampton & District Indoor Bowling Association The Recreation Ground The Recreation Ground Harborough Road | indoor bowls | 976 yd |
| Kingfisher Health Studio (Closed) Kingfisher House 1a Kingfisher House 1a Yelvertoft Road | health and fitness suite | 990 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Middle School (Closed) Penfold Close | grass pitches | 1,025 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 | 56.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.