Wellingborough Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 4DU is located in the Abington and Phippsville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN1 4DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 4DW, NN1 4DX, NN1 4DZ, NN1 4DT, NN1 4EB, NN1 5SU, NN1 5ST, NN1 5SS, NN1 5SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN1 4DU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 53.4% | 47.6% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 46.6% | 52.4% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 NN1 4DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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 | 45.5% | 47.3% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 35.1% | 6.5% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Separated | 8.5% | 2.3% | -6.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 11.8% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 3.4% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.3% | 46.2% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 35.5% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 13.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 17.4% | 23.6% | 6.2% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 11.8% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 14.4% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 31.9% | -3.8% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 10.8% | 4.9% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 6.6% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.7% | 2.8% | -2.9% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 74.4% | 70.8% | -3.6% | 81.4% | -10.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 59.5% 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 | 69.5% | 59.5% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| European Union | 14.1% | 19.3% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 3.8% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 10.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.3% | 59.3% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.5% | 16.1% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 8.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 6.6% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 9.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.6% | 76.7% | -21.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 11.1% | 0.9% | 10.2% |
| Other EU countries | 8.9% | 1.5% | 7.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 13.8% | 6.5% | 7.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellingborough Road was 81.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.3% lower than the Abington and Phippsville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wellingborough Road has the 40th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Abington and Phippsville and the 409th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162 - 166 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2019-04-05 | £40,471 |
| 162 - 166 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2018-09-04 | £270,067 |
| 168A Wellingborough Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2007-03-02 | £325,402 |
| Vernon Hall, 156 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2006-01-30 | £915,855 |
| 152 - 154 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,250 | 2000-08-14 | £718,823 |
NN1 4DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 3,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,569 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Terrace Primary School Vernon Terrace , NN1 5HE | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | 2out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barry Primary School Barry Road , NN1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Academy St George's Street , NN1 2TR | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | 3out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 2,937 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 3,324 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 3,560 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton College Main Campus , Booth Lane NN3 3RF | - not rated | 3,575 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 | 1,321 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 3,858 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 2out of 4 | 5,258 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 811 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's College St Andrew's College , St Andrew's Northampton NN1 5DG | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 1,546 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Dorado Steakhouse | 162-166 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 0 yd | |
| Chaiiwala Northampton | 158-160 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 17 yd | |
| Ginza Sushi Restaurant | 156 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 19 yd | |
| Bada Bing Lounge | 145 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 37 yd | |
| Tuck In | 171 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 37 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeckyll & Hyde | 172 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 42 yd | |
| The Spread Eagle | 147 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 70 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | 184 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 101 yd | |
| The Gardener's Arms | 1 Bouverie Street, Northampton | 101 yd | |
| Old House Bar & Restaurant | 214-216 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Kitchen Take Away | 174 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 42 yd | |
| Minoffles Northampton | 191 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 72 yd | |
| Wing Spot | 200 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 101 yd | |
| Rio Piri Piri | 206 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 151 yd | |
| Freddy's Chicken & Pizza | 210 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 125 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 37 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 195-201 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 121 yd | |
| Qualitty Food UK Limted | CT Centre, Billington Street | 227 yd | |
| Malata Market | 122 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 249 yd | |
| Family Shopper | 123 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 286 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barry Primary School BARRY ROAD | swimming pool | 510 yd |
| Abington Pdc NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE BARRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 572 yd |
| St Andrews Healthcare Northampton BILLING ROAD | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Saint Andrews Hospital Private Golf Club (Closed) Billing Road | golf | 610 yd |
| Northampton Borough Council Air Bubble (Closed) Racecourse Pavilion Racecourse Pavilion Kettering Road | indoor tennis centre | 773 yd |
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 866 yd |
| The Polish Club CRAVEN STREET | 895 yd | |
| Racecourse EAST PARK PARADE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 901 yd |
| Northampton School For Boys BILLING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 953 yd |
| Cripps Recreation Centre NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST CLIFTONVILLE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 973 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.