Wellingborough Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 4ER is located in the Abington and Phippsville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN1 4ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 4EP, NN1 4NA, NN1 4NE, NN1 4NW, NN1 4EW, NN1 4NB, NN1 4LZ, NN1 5JJ, NN1 4EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN1 4ER has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 49.2% | 48% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 50.8% | 52% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 4ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 36.5% | 43.2% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 36.8% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 4.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 10% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 54.3% | 54% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 33.5% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 10.5% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 15.8% | 20.8% | 5.0% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 10.5% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 11.5% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 17.6% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 30.4% | -2.8% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 12.4% | 5.8% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.5% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 5.2% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 80.8% | 69.5% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -11.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 56.8% 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 | 74.8% | 56.8% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| European Union | 11.8% | 25.4% | 13.6% | 6.1% | 19.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 7.9% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.8% | 56.9% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -26.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 18.1% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 8.2% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 8.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 8.7% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.4% | 76.7% | -24.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 12.9% | 0.9% | 12.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 9.4% | 1.7% | 7.7% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellingborough Road was 2.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.2% lower than the Abington and Phippsville average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Wellingborough Road has the lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Abington and Phippsville and the lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 347 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2021-12-30 | £374,150 |
| 353 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2018-02-07 | £326,549 |
| 343A Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2017-08-01 | £68,747 |
| 345 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2015-12-23 | £335,781 |
| 351 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-06-25 | £421,244 |
NN1 4ER area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 126 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,926 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 3,004 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 3,964 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,620 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stimpson Avenue Academy Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | 2out of 4 | 182 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barry Primary School Barry Road , NN1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 235 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Terrace Primary School Vernon Terrace , NN1 5HE | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Road Primary School Cedar Road East , NN3 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington Vale Primary School Ashford Close , Abington Vale NN3 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 776 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 2,603 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,727 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 3,279 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 | 3,007 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 | 1,799 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 4,322 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's College St Andrew's College , St Andrew's Northampton NN1 5DG | - not rated | 942 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| U Want Beef? | 334 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 45 yd | |
| T & 2 Sugars | 295 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 129 yd | |
| Mewar Haveli Fine Dining | 357 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 150 yd | |
| McMahon & Co Hairdressing | 281/283 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 191 yd | |
| Brewsta | 260 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corkers bar | Corkers Bar, 361 Wellingborough Road | 155 yd | |
| Monks Park W M C | 259 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 244 yd | |
| Crown & Cushion PH | 276 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 301 yd | |
| Sir Pickering Phipps | 237 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 340 yd | |
| The Abington Public House | 383 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipstop | 355 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 11 yd | |
| Midwest | 289 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 129 yd | |
| Abington Tandoori | 113 Adnitt Road, Abington | 271 yd | |
| Spread | 157 Adnitt Road, Abington | 280 yd | |
| Tesoro Delicious Desserts | 260 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe Food Plus Supermarket | 340 -346, Wellingborough Road | 54 yd | |
| Tesco | 348 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 206 yd | |
| Co-operative Supermarket | Barry Road, Northampton | 378 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 195-201 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 491 yd | |
| Qualitty Food UK Limted | CT Centre, Billington Street | 514 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barry Primary School BARRY ROAD | swimming pool | 172 yd |
| Abington Pdc NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE BARRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 277 yd |
| Northants County Cricket Club ABINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Northampton School For Boys BILLING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 668 yd |
| Saint Andrews Hospital Private Golf Club (Closed) Billing Road | golf | 693 yd |
| St Andrews Healthcare Northampton BILLING ROAD | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Old Northamptonians Association SIR HUMPHREY CRIPPS PAVILLION SIR HUMPHREY CRIPPS PAVILLION BILLING ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 707 yd |
| Park Avenue Methodist Church Hall PARK AVENUE NORTH | 768 yd | |
| Racecourse EAST PARK PARADE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 935 yd |
| Northampton Borough Council Air Bubble (Closed) Racecourse Pavilion Racecourse Pavilion Kettering Road | indoor tennis centre | 942 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 | 82.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.6% |
| 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.