Thrift Street is in Wollaston, Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN29 7AD is located in the Irchester electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 2006-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thrift Street, Wollaston, Wellingborough, NN29 7AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN29 7QH, NN29 7QJ, NN29 7UA, NN29 7RE, NN29 7AE, NN29 7SA, NN29 7QN, NN29 7QT, NN29 7UH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN29 7AD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 46.5% | 49.7% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 53.5% | 50.3% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35% | 34.3% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 46.2% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 10.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 44.4% | 52% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 42.6% | 35.8% | -6.8% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 6.6% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 15.4% | 10.2% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 10.9% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 18.2% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 20.1% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 33.2% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.9% | 97.2% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 96.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.3% | 96.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 97% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.6% | 37.2% | 17.4% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thrift Street was 35.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.4% lower than the Irchester average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thrift Street has the 18th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Irchester and the 307th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 7 The Factory, 59 Thrift Street, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2024-07-31 | £121,760 |
| Flat 6 The Factory, 59 Thrift Street, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-06-07 | £125,785 |
| Flat 6 The Factory, 59 Thrift Street, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-06-07 | £125,785 |
| Flat 5 The Factory, 59 Thrift Street, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-11-06 | £124,611 |
| Flat 2 The Factory, 59 Thrift Street, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-07-14 | £152,462 |
NN29 7AD 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 | 141 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wollaston Primary School College Street , Wollaston NN29 7SF | 3out of 4 | 208 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Doddington Primary Church Lane , Great Doddington NN29 7TR | 3out of 4 | 3,564 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School Hinwick Road , Podington NN29 7HU | 3out of 4 | 3,739 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bozeat Community Primary School Harrold Road , Bozeat NN29 7LP | 2out of 4 | 3,879 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Irchester Community Primary School School Lane , Irchester NN29 7AZ | 3out of 4 | 3,897 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wollaston School Irchester Road , Wollaston NN29 7PH | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 5,173 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinwick Hall College Hinwick , NN29 7JD | - not rated | 3,101 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 5,274 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA | 4out of 4 | 5,409 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awbery's Tea Rooms Of Wollaston | Unit 7A And 9, 57 High Street | 194 yd | |
| Khandan Restaurant Ltd | 120 High Street, Wollaston | 374 yd | |
| Scott Bader Company | Wollaston Hall, High Street | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wollaston Working Mens Club | 73 London Road, Wollaston | 176 yd | |
| Nags Head | Wollaston Inn, 87 London Road | 301 yd | |
| Wollaston Cricket Club | Wollaston Playing Fields And Club, London Road | 301 yd | |
| Scott Bader S & S Club | The Hill, 122 High Street | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Fryer | 1B Newton Road, Wollaston | 114 yd | |
| Jade House Chinese Takeaway | 19 Newton Road, Wollaston | 114 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | 23 - 25 Newton Road, Wollaston | 66 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Bader Swimming Pool HIGH STREET | swimming pool | 363 yd |
| Wollaston Playing Field Wollaston Sports Association Wollaston Sports Association London Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 695 yd |
| Wollaston School IRCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 762 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.