Denton Close is in Irchester, Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN29 7EB is located in the Irchester electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Denton Close, Irchester, Wellingborough, NN29 7EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN29 7ED, NN29 7EA, NN29 7EJ, NN29 7EW, NN29 7AU, NN29 7HD, NN29 7EE, NN29 7HG, NN29 7FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN29 7EB is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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 | 48.4% | 46.8% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 51.6% | 53.2% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 | 25.7% | 41.9% | 16.2% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 35.7% | -18.2% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 12.4% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 7% | 7.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 41.9% | 37.9% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -10.5% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 40.4% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 15% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33% | 25.5% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 11.5% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 14.8% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 8.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 18.5% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 19.3% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.5% | 97.2% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 97.8% | 93.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 93.2% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.4% | 13.5% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Denton Close was 45.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.1% lower than the Irchester average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Denton Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Irchester and the 432nd lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Denton Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-04-03 | £258,075 |
| 16 Denton Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-10-31 | £221,189 |
| 9 Denton Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-10-18 | £305,451 |
| 10 Denton Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-06-16 | £307,975 |
| 15 Denton Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2016-11-30 | £233,093 |
NN29 7EB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 4,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 4out of 4 | 5,138 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irchester Community Primary School School Lane , Irchester NN29 7AZ | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars Primary School Boughton Drive , NN10 9HX | 3out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tennyson Road Infant School Highfield Road , NN10 9QD | 2out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South End Junior School Wymington Road , NN10 9JU | 3out of 4 | 3,083 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South End Infant School Wymington Road , NN10 9JU | 4out of 4 | 3,169 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushden Academy Hayway , NN10 6AG | 1out of 4 | 3,335 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wollaston School Irchester Road , Wollaston NN29 7PH | 3out of 4 | 3,399 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 4,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ferrers School Queensway , Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF | 1out of 4 | 4,778 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 4out of 4 | 5,219 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinwick Hall College Hinwick , NN29 7JD | - not rated | 3,679 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 4,017 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA | 4out of 4 | 4,478 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 | 4,655 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Tree Cafe Of Irchester | 8 High Street, Irchester | 550 yd | |
| Delhi Cottage | 9 Wollaston Road, Irchester | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irchester Working Mens Club | Working Mens Club, 1-3 High Street | 463 yd | |
| Irchester Bowling Club | Sports Club, 110 High Street | 550 yd | |
| Irchester Sports Association | Alfred Street, Irchester | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummies Kebab And Pizza | 10 High Street, Irchester | 550 yd | |
| Magic Chef | 12 High Street, Irchester | 550 yd | |
| Irchester Fish Bar | 12 Wollaston Road, Irchester | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Stores | 10 High Street, Irchester | 419 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Irchester Sports Association Alfred Street | grass pitches | 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 69.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.