Ash Rise is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN2 8SB 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 Ash Rise, Northampton, NN2 8SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN2 8SU, NN2 8ST, NN2 8LY, NN2 8TY, NN2 8SX, NN2 8TZ, NN2 8UA, NN2 8LX, NN2 8TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN2 8SB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 53.8% | 52.8% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 46.2% | 47.2% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 8SB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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 | 26.6% | 30.8% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 52.5% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8.3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) 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 | 39.8% | 52.6% | 12.8% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 42.7% | 33.8% | -8.9% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 8.7% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 21% | 18.5% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 14.3% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 16.4% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.5% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 13.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 30.3% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.3% | 87.2% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 91.4% | 88.5% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 88.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ash Rise was 14.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.7% lower than the Kingsthorpe North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ash Rise has the 7th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Kingsthorpe North and the 106th lowest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Ash Rise, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2025-12-05 | £241,343 |
| 38 Ash Rise, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-04-25 | £266,999 |
| 54 Ash Rise, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-11-22 | £204,116 |
| 9 Ash Rise, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-11-22 | £331,136 |
| 64 Ash Rise, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-08-02 | £357,318 |
NN2 8SB 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 2,557 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 3,087 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , Spencer NN5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 3,701 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 | - not rated | 669 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyside Primary School Reynard Way , NN2 8QS | - not rated | 669 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckton Fields Primary School Home Farm Drive , NN2 8ES | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boughton Primary School Moulton Lane , Boughton NN2 8RG | - not rated | 898 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boughton Primary School Moulton Lane , Boughton NN2 8RG | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Academy converter | 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 | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | - not rated | 2,407 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 3out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | - not rated | 2,929 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsthorpe Middle Community School Northfield Way , Welford Road NN2 8AP | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bective Middle School Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Catholic Middle School Harborough Road , NN2 7BB | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Middle School Devon Way , Spinney Hill NN3 6DX | - not rated | 2,298 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 3,521 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,353 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton College Main Campus , Booth Lane NN3 3RF | - not rated | 4,116 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 | - not rated | 4,032 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nene College Park Campus , Boughton Green Road NN2 7AL | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northampton Park Campus , Boughton Green Road NN2 7AL | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Purple Oaks Academy Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiston Special School Grosvenor Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 2,537 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Obelisk Centre | Club House, 400 Obelisk Rise | 193 yd | |
| Reynard Way Evangelical Church Reynard Way | Boughton Green, Northampton | 436 yd | |
| Lasaan (Once Upon A Time In India) | 8 Whitehills Crescent, Whitehills | 472 yd | |
| Browns Events | Kingsthorpe Bowling Club, Central Avenue | 629 yd | |
| The Bee Hive | Northgate School Arts College, Harborough Road | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehills Public House | Whitehills Way, Whitehills | 542 yd | |
| Kingsthorpe Bowls Club | Central Avenue, Boughton | 631 yd | |
| The Whyte Melville | Church Street, Boughton | 915 yd | |
| Sunnyside | Boughton Green Road, Kingsthorpe | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Hill | 13 Whitehills Crescent, Whitehills | 472 yd | |
| Golden Bird | 8 Link Road, Whitehills | 937 yd | |
| Michaels Grill & Pizza | 12 Link Road, Whitehills | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 9-11 Whitehills Crescent, Whitehills | 472 yd | |
| Tesco Express (2182) | Unit 1, Home Farm Drive | 932 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Obelisk Centre OBELISK RISE | grass pitches | 190 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Indoor Bowling Club CENTRAL AVENUE | indoor bowls | 545 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.