49,652TOTAL POPULATION
20,683HOUSEHOLDS
5.4%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£31,200AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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NN2 POSTCODE REGION

Northampton (NN2)

The NN2 postcode area is located in the Northampton postcode town region, within the county of Northamptonshire, and contains a total of 939 individual postcodes.

There are 8 electoral wards in the NN2 postcode area, including Brackley, Corby, Daventry, Kettering, Northampton, Rushden, Towcester, Wellingborough which come under the local authority of the Northampton Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 17% of people in NN2 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of NN2 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


NN2 is a postcode district located in the Northampton area of the United Kingdom. The postcode district is divided into two post towns – Northampton and Earls Barton.

The NN2 postcode district is made up of the following five local areas: Brixworth, Earls Barton, Sywell, Mears Ashby, and Kislingbury. Each of these areas has their own local councils. Brixworth and Mears Ashby are all in the Northamptonshire county council area. Earls Barton, Sywell, and Kislingbury are all under the control of the South Northamptonshire district council.

The area of NN2 is mainly a rural area with a population of 7,217 according to the 2011 census. This means it is much quieter than the more urban areas of Northampton.

The NN2 postcode district has good transport links. There are excellent bus services to the surrounding Northamptonshire towns and villages, and there is the London Midland rail service to Northampton from Earls Barton. The M1, which connects London and Leeds, is also within easy reach for drivers.

The town of Northampton has a wealth of amenities like shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and cinemas. Northampton University is located here, as are two hospitals, Northampton General Hospital and the National Spinal Injuries Centre.

Earls Barton is a small town with a population of 5,757 at the time of the 2011 census. The village has a range of pubs and restaurants, as well as some small specialty and charity shops. Every year, the village hosts the Earls Barton Festival, which is a celebration of the village and its history.

Sywell is a small village in Northamptonshire, with a population of 1,154 in the 2011 census. There are a few pubs and takeaways in the village, as well as two churches, St Wihtburh and All Saints. There is also a museum dedicated to the local area, which provides insight into the area's history and culture.

Mears Ashby is a small village with a population of 835 people in 2011. The village has a post office, a butchers, a pub, two churches and a village club. Mears Ashby is also home to an old windmill that is a local iconic landmark, and is open to tourists throughout the year.

Kislingbury is a village with a population of 1,653 in the 2011 census. It was mentioned in the Domesday book, and is home to a number of historic sites like Kislingbury Castle and the Holy Rood Church. Kislingbury also has a library and two pubs and local shops.

TheNN2 postcode district is a great place to live. With its rural charm, excellent transport links, variety of shops and amenities, and historic sites and landmarks, it has something to offer everyone.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 83%WORKING
  • 17%UNEMPLOYED

17% of people in NN2 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 17%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 28%DE

According to census records, 17% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 79%WHITE
  • 21%NON-WHITE

79% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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Northamptonshire

The county of Northamptonshire

NN2 is located in the county of Northamptonshire, in England.

Northamptonshire has a total population of 733,100, making it the 33rd largest county in the UK.

Northamptonshire has a total area of 913 square miles, and a population density of 310 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Northamptonshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeNN2
Postal TownNorthampton
MSOA NameNorthampton 011
LSOA NameNorthampton 011A
CountyNorthamptonshire
RegionNorthamptonshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityNorthampton
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

NN2 Electoral Wards

The postal region of NN2, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Boughton
King's Heath
Kingsley Park
Kingsthorpe
Kingsthorpe Hollow
Moulton Park
Queen's Park
Spinney Hill
White Hills
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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