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 2.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.3% lower than the Headlands average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Wellingborough Road has the lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Headlands and the lowest crime rate of 1,262 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 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 | £498,264 |
| 655 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-11-16 | £314,693 |
| 627 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-05-07 | £476,190 |
| 651 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2020-10-21 | £307,014 |
| 615 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2020-10-02 | £419,484 |
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 | 3out of 4 | 1,888 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 2,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , Spencer NN5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 4,520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 5,160 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 | - not rated | 242 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell CofE VA Primary School Westwood Way , Wellingborough Road NN3 3HH | - not rated | 242 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headlands Primary School Bushland Road , NN3 2NS | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headlands Primary School Bushland Road , NN3 2NS | - not rated | 766 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Primary School Bridgewater Drive , NN3 3AF | - not rated | 801 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Favell School Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lings Upper School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NH | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH | 4out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Orchard Middle School Birchfield Road East , NN3 2TA | - not rated | 513 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Middle School, Northampton Grange Road , NN3 2AX | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel CofE Voluntary Aided Middle School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NL | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothville Middle School Esher Court , Paxton Road NN3 3RG | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldings Middle School Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ | - not rated | 2,612 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,498 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,684 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 | - not rated | 3,454 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupil Referral Unit for Secondary-Aged Pupils Pelsall Lane , Rushall NN3 3AF | - not rated | 747 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Preparatory School 473 Wellingborough Road , NN3 3HN | - not rated | 949 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Christian School The Parish Rooms , Park Avenue North NN3 2HT | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's School 100 Park Avenue North , NN3 2JB | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Uk, Northampton Campus Hunsbury Hill Avenue , NN4 8QS | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Other independent school | No | 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.