Postcode report
Is NN2 7PS a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About NN2 7PS: area rating, property, schools and local change
NN2 7PS is a postcode in Kingsthorpe North, West Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NN2 7PS, then scores the surrounding small area 30/100 - bottom 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NN2 7PS are housing and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NN2 7PS is based on West Northamptonshire 015 Census 2021. It covers 6,962 residents, 5,513 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 44% owner-occupied, 24% privately rented, 30% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near NN2 7PS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NN2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £231k from 144 rolling sales, down 1.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NN2 7PS can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NN2 7PS by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NN2 7PS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NN2 7PS
Is NN2 7PS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 30/100 (bottom 6% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NN2 7PS?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NN2 7PS?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NN2 7PS?
LocaleIQ matched NN2 7PS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NN2 7PS?
The latest median sold price is £231k based on 144 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NN2 7PS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.