Wellingborough Road is in Mears Ashby, Northampton and in North Northamptonshire district. NN6 0DZ is located in the Earls Barton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Daventry. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wellingborough Road, Mears Ashby, Northampton, NN6 0DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN6 0EE, NN6 0ED, NN6 0EH, NN6 0EG, NN6 0DN, NN6 0EB, NN6 0DX, NN6 0EF, NN6 0DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN6 0DZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.6% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.4% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 21.2% | 28.9% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.7% | 50.5% | -11.2% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 10.1% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 5% | 7.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 46.5% | 50.8% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 33.5% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 11.5% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 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 | 15.8% | 12.4% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 16.1% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 16.5% | 10.2% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.5% | 97.7% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 92.9% | 90% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 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 | 91.5% | 89.7% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 2.3% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellingborough Road was 23.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.3% lower than the Brickhill and Queensway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wellingborough Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Brickhill and Queensway and the 157th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-07-29 | £579,526 |
| 35 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2023-03-10 | £599,190 |
| 38 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-02-17 | £262,183 |
| Spring Cottage, 27 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-09-09 | £380,040 |
| 1A Wellingborough Road, Northampton, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-08-26 | £387,709 |
NN6 0DZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
NN6 0DZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 4out of 4 | 4,956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School North Street , Mears Ashby NN6 0DW | 1out of 4 | 293 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sywell Church of England Primary School Overstone Road , Sywell NN6 0AW | - not rated | 2,478 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilby Church of England Primary School Church Lane , NN8 2UG | 3out of 4 | 3,039 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Academy Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | 2out of 4 | 3,559 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Infant School Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | - not rated | 3,565 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 4,433 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overstone Park School Overstone Park , Overstone NN6 0DT | - not rated | 3,526 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Specialist School for Communication Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS | 3out of 4 | 4,845 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Griffins Head | 28 Wilby Road, Mears Ashby | 228 yd | |
| Mears Ashby Sports Club | Earls Barton Road, Mears Ashby | 833 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mears Ashby Village Hall VICARAGE LANE | 110 yd | |
| Mears Ashby Playing Field Earls Barton Road | grass pitches | 546 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 122.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.