Wellingborough Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 3HR is located in the Headlands 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, NN3 3HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 3HZ, NN3 3HS, NN3 3JD, NN3 3BW, NN3 3HH, NN3 3JA, NN3 3BP, NN3 3JR, NN3 3BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN3 3HR has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 49.1% | 50% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NN3 3HR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% 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 | 23% | 28.3% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.9% | 58.4% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 14.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 60% | 45.3% | -14.7% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 42.3% | 13.6% | 33.6% | 8.7% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 9.2% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 17.3% | 13.1% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 8.3% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 12.5% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 22% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 35.8% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 89.8% | 84.7% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 86.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 86.3% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 86.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11.1% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 0.5% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellingborough Road was 15.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.1% lower than the Headlands average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Wellingborough Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Headlands and the 103rd lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 623 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-02-17 | £507,014 |
| 655 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-11-16 | £320,219 |
| 627 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-05-07 | £484,553 |
| 651 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2020-10-21 | £312,405 |
| 615 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2020-10-02 | £426,851 |
NN3 3HR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
NN3 3HR 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 | 139 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,236 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 4,409 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 5,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Favell CofE Primary School Westwood Way , Wellingborough Road NN3 3HH | 4out of 4 | 329 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headlands Primary School Bushland Road , NN3 2NS | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Primary School Bridgewater Drive , NN3 3AF | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Road Primary School Cedar Road East , NN3 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Academy St Albans Close , NN3 2RJ | 2out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH | 3out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 2,278 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 | 1,477 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,628 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 | 3,354 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global Uk, Northampton Primary Campus 468a Billing Road East , NN3 3LF | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's College St Andrew's College , St Andrew's Northampton NN1 5DG | - not rated | 2,186 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 2,496 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Centre Northants unit 6, Quarry Park Close , Moulton Park NN3 6QB | - not rated | 2,782 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton Lawn Tennis Club Westwood Way | Weston Favell, Northampton | 169 yd | |
| Dolce Ltd | Weston Favell C of E School, Westwood Way | 173 yd | |
| African & Caribbean | Elders Society, Park Avenue North | 213 yd | |
| Saints Sports Club | Birchfield Road East, Abington | 515 yd | |
| St Peters Church Hall | High Street, Weston Favell | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playhouse Theatre | 115 Clare Street, Northampton | 183 yd | |
| The Trumpet | 574 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 488 yd | |
| The Bold Dragoon | 48 High Street, Weston Favell | 599 yd | |
| The Headland PH | 16 Longland Road, Headlands | 603 yd | |
| Road To Morrocco | Bridgewater Drive, Abington Vale | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mace Kitchen | 20 Cherry Orchard Place, Cherry Orchard Estate | 370 yd | |
| Ze Fast Food | 191 Broadway East, Abington | 666 yd | |
| China Red | 201 Broadway East, Abington | 666 yd | |
| Bushland Chippy | 16 Bushland Road, Headlands | 895 yd | |
| Yius Garden | 237 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDI Stores Ltd | 582-590 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 488 yd | |
| S M Co-Op | 12/14 Bushland Road, Headlands | 895 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 231-233 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton Lawn Tennis Club WESTWOOD WAY | tennis courts | 387 yd |
| Northampton Saints Sports Club BIRCHFIELD ROAD EAST | squash courts | 493 yd |
| Northampton Saints Cricket Club BIRCHFIELD ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 493 yd |
| Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club 54B 54B CHURCH WAY | tennis courts | 521 yd |
| Abington Community Centre WHEATFIELD ROAD SOUTH | 752 yd | |
| Headlands Primary School BUSHLAND ROAD | swimming pool | 771 yd |
| Abington Park ABINGTON PARK CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 805 yd |
| Abington Vale Middle School (Closed) Bridgewater Drive | grass pitches | 806 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 | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.