Grange Way, Irchester, Wellingborough, NN29 7BQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN29 7BQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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	48.6%	47.9%	-0.7%	51.0%	-3.1%
Male	51.4%	52.1%	0.7%	49.0%	3.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of NN29 7BQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	22.8%	26.2%	3.4%	37.9%	-11.7%
Married: Opposite sex	56.6%	55.9%	-0.7%	44.2%	11.7%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3.5%	0.9%	-2.6%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	13.2%	11.8%	-1.4%	9.1%	2.7%
Widowed	3.5%	5.2%	1.7%	6.1%	-0.9%

Health

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	38.7%	42.4%	3.7%	48.4%	-6.0%
Good health	40.4%	34.2%	-6.2%	33.6%	0.6%
Fair health	15.2%	16.2%	1.0%	12.7%	3.5%
Bad health	4.6%	7.2%	2.6%	4.0%	3.2%
Very bad health	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	20.2%	19.9%	-0.3%	18.2%	1.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.7%	16%	-0.7%	9.6%	6.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.9%	19.5%	-2.4%	13.4%	6.1%
Apprenticeship	6.6%	5.6%	-1.0%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.4%	20.8%	5.4%	16.9%	3.9%
Degree or Similar	14.9%	15.2%	0.3%	33.8%	-18.6%
Other	4.4%	3%	-1.4%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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)
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	100%	97.9%	-2.1%	81.4%	16.5%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.5% 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	97.2%	97.5%	0.3%	83.2%	14.3%
European Union	1.8%	1.4%	-0.4%	6.1%	-4.7%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.8%	97.5%	0.7%	83.2%	14.3%
10+ Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	9.8%	-8.4%
5-10 Years	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0.7%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.1%	76.7%	0.4%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
No passport held	19.7%	13.5%	6.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.6%	37.2%	9.4%
Christian	49.1%	46.2%	2.9%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	2.9%	6.0%	-3.1%

Safety

Is Grange Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grange Way was 70.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.8% higher than the Irchester average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Grange Way has the 9th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Irchester and the 458th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,200

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in NN29 7BQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Grange Way are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Northamptonshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Grange Way, Irchester, Wellingborough, NN29 7BQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NN29 7BQ

Average Price
£246,853

Semi-Detached
£254,242

Terraced
£235,769

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Grange Way

Average Price
£232,280

Semi-Detached
£227,891

Terraced
£237,767

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Grange WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Grange Way, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2022-12-09	£229,692
11 Grange Way, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building	£220,000	2022-02-11	£241,952
9 Grange Way, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building	£144,000	2015-07-17	£238,588
4 Grange Way, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£95,000	2013-01-17	£190,370
5 Grange Way, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£124,000	2006-12-15	£236,937

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NN29 7BQ

Employment

NN29 7BQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	105
Retired	56
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Student (economically inactive)	5
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	4
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	43
Manufacturing	21
Human health and social work activities	17
Construction	13
Education	11
Transport and storage	10
Administrative and support service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB	3out of 4	4,590 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX	4out of 4	4,982 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Irchester Community Primary School School Lane , Irchester NN29 7AZ	3out of 4	359 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Whitefriars Primary School Boughton Drive , NN10 9HX	3out of 4	2,681 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tennyson Road Infant School Highfield Road , NN10 9QD	2out of 4	2,832 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South End Junior School Wymington Road , NN10 9JU	3out of 4	3,326 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School Manor Lane , Wymington NN10 9LL	2out of 4	3,355 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wollaston School Irchester Road , Wollaston NN29 7PH	3out of 4	3,128 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Rushden Academy Hayway , NN10 6AG	1out of 4	3,639 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ	3out of 4	3,911 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Ferrers School Queensway , Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF	1out of 4	5,082 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP	4out of 4	5,151 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hinwick Hall College Hinwick , NN29 7JD	- not rated	3,557 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX	- not rated	3,897 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA	4out of 4	4,342 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rowan Gate Primary School -Two Sites and Satellite Rowan Gate Primary School , Finedon Road NN8 4NS	4out of 4	4,618 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Delhi Cottage	9 Wollaston Road, Irchester		396 yd
Pear Tree Cafe Of Irchester	8 High Street, Irchester		615 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Irchester Working Mens Club	Working Mens Club, 1-3 High Street	457 yd
Irchester Bowling Club	Sports Club, 110 High Street	615 yd
Irchester Sports Association	Alfred Street, Irchester	636 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Irchester Fish Bar	12 Wollaston Road, Irchester	427 yd
Yummies Kebab And Pizza	10 High Street, Irchester	615 yd
Magic Chef	12 High Street, Irchester	615 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op Stores	10 High Street, Irchester		272 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Irchester Sports Association Alfred Street	grass pitches	712 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	160 Mbit/s
Average download speed	215.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	25.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.