Kingsthorpe South
Ward in West Northamptonshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.264, -0.896 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 75 63 |
| Dialling code: | 01604 (Northampton) |
Kingsthorpe South sits on the northern edge of Northampton within West Northamptonshire and feels very much like a suburb with a village heart - a mix of Victorian terraces, interwar and post‑war housing, small shopping parades and handy community facilities. The ward benefits from several pocket parks, sports pitches and allotments, so despite its urban setting there are plenty of green spaces for families and dog walkers.
Historically it grew from a small village absorbed into Northampton during the 19th and 20th centuries, and that layered past shows in the local street pattern and conservation‑minded groups. Economically it’s largely residential with local retail and services; many residents commute into the town centre or further afield, while an active network of schools, churches and residents’ associations helps to give the area a strong community feel.
Postcode districts covering Kingsthorpe South
Most populated places nearby
- Milton Keynes 16.9 miles
- Northampton 2.3 miles
- Bedford 20.3 miles
- Rugby 16.3 miles
- Kettering 12.2 miles
- Kettering Town 12 miles
- Corby 17.8 miles
- Wellingborough 8.7 miles
- Bletchley 20 miles
- Bletchley and Fenny Stratford 20.2 miles
- Banbury 23.4 miles
- Rushden 12.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kingsthorpe Parish 0.3 miles
- Kingsthorpe North Ward 0.6 miles
- St. George Ward 0.8 miles
- Boughton Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Abington and Phippsville Ward 1.5 miles
- Boothville and Parklands Ward 1.6 miles
- Dallington Spencer Ward 1.8 miles
- Castle Ward 1.8 miles
- Headlands Ward 1.8 miles
- Duston East Ward 2.1 miles
- Northampton Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Chapel Brampton Built-up area 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in Kingsthorpe South
NN2 6QJ, NN2 8HB, NN2 8HE, NN2 7RX, NN2 8HW, NN2 7BD, NN2 8AE, NN2 6NS, NN2 7TF … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 35 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 38.3 miles
- Northampton Railway Station 1.9 miles
- Long Buckby Railway Station 8.3 miles
Hotels near Kingsthorpe South Ad
- Mercure Northampton 4 1.8 miles
- Host & Stay | Newington Road 0.1 miles
- Sunley Hotel 4 2.4 miles
- Ibis Hotel Northampton Centre 3 1.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Northampton 4 2.8 miles
- Sedgebrook Hall 4 2.4 miles
- Premier Inn Northampton Town Centre 3 2 miles
- Hopping Hare 4 1.9 miles
- Huntershields 4 1.8 miles
- Park Inn by Radisson Northampton 1.8 miles
Schools in Kingsthorpe South
- All Saints C of E VA Primary School Primary
- Cambian Northampton School Independent - special
- Green Oaks Primary Academy Primary
- Kingsthorpe College Secondary
- Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School Primary
- Kingsthorpe Village Primary School Primary
- Northgate School Academy Trust Special
- Purple Oaks Academy Special
- The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Franklin's Gardens, Northampton Saints Stadium 2 miles
- Sixfields Stadium, Northampton Town Stadium 2.6 miles
- Sewardsley Priory Historic site 8.2 miles
- Towcester Racecourse Recreation 10 miles
- Easton Neston House Estate 10.6 miles
- Rockingham Road Stadium 12.4 miles
- Santa Pod Raceway Recreation 12.7 miles
- Wakefield Lodge Country house 12.8 miles
- Nene Park Stadium 13.3 miles
- Copse corner, Silverstone Recreation 13.7 miles
- Start/Finish straight, Silverstone Recreation 13.8 miles
- Woodcote corner, Silverstone Recreation 13.9 miles