Freeman Court is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 1BF is located in the Finedon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 2007-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Freeman Court, Wellingborough, NN8 1BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 1DY, NN8 1ER, NN8 1ED, NN8 1ES, NN8 1DX, NN8 1EE, NN8 4EZ, NN8 4DU, NN8 1EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN8 1BF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 50.3% | 49.8% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.2% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 37.2% | 37.8% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 47% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 5.2% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 34.5% | 45.3% | 10.8% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 47.6% | 36.6% | -11.0% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 13.7% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
In the area around NN8 1BF this area, 38.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.6% | 38.6% | 8.0% | 18.2% | 20.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 12.4% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 10.7% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 6.6% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -10.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 21% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 18.4% | 5.2% | -13.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 11.8% | 8% | -3.8% | 1.1% | 6.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 34.2% | 24.4% | -9.8% | 3.1% | 21.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 48.9% | 56.6% | 7.7% | 81.4% | -24.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, just 42.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.3% | 42.4% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -40.8% |
| European Union | 15.2% | 28.5% | 13.3% | 6.1% | 22.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 7.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.7% | 18% | -4.7% | 5.6% | 12.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.3% | 42.5% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -40.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 27.9% | 20.1% | 9.8% | 18.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 11% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 13.2% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 11.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.7% | 5.5% | -20.2% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.8% | 76.7% | -24.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 8.8% | 1.3% | 7.5% |
| Romania | 12% | 0.9% | 11.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.9% | 37.2% | -20.3% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 22.6% | 1.7% | 20.9% |
| Muslim | 13.4% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Freeman Court was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.1% lower than the Finedon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Freeman Court has the 9th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Finedon and the 482nd lowest crime rate of 1,075 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Freeman Court, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2007-08-17 | £123,202 |
| 8 Freeman Court, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2007-03-30 | £170,986 |
NN8 1BF 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 | 152 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 46 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 4out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Junior School Stanley Road , NN8 1EA | - not rated | 159 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary School Finedon Road , NN8 4NT | - not rated | 312 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary Academy Finedon Road , NN8 4NT | 3out of 4 | 312 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH | 3out of 4 | 351 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH | - not rated | 351 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton School The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | - not rated | 659 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 1,992 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites Rowan Gate Primary School , Finedon Road NN8 4NS | 4out of 4 | 400 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Gate Primary School Finedon Road , NN8 4NS | - not rated | 400 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Refocus 6 Knox Road , Wellingborough NN8 1HW | - not rated | 459 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Park School Finedon Road , NN8 4TF | - not rated | 715 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolce Mila | 60 Newcomen Road, Wellingborough | 337 yd | |
| Casa Picante Mexican Grill Ltd | 29 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 396 yd | |
| Millies Munchies | 12 - 13 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 430 yd | |
| Alberto's At The Chequers | 11 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 441 yd | |
| Akash | 36 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Rail Staff Club | British Rail, 7 York Road | 245 yd | |
| The Cannon Public House | 71 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 275 yd | |
| Ranelagh Arms | 1 Ranelagh Road, Wellingborough | 338 yd | |
| Wellingborough Cue Sports | 2 Park Road, Wellingborough | 496 yd | |
| The Palace | 7 Park Road, Wellingborough | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock And Roe Limited | 105 Mill Road, Wellingborough | 279 yd | |
| Kings Chinese Takeaway | 19 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 283 yd | |
| Spring Star Chinese Takeaway | Spring Star Take Away Foods, 18A Cannon Street | 287 yd | |
| Zizou Express | 16 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 327 yd | |
| Istanbul Turkish Mangal | 7 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 62 - 64 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 123 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 26 - 30 Victoria Road, Wellingborough | 398 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 106A Gold Street, Wellingborough | 460 yd | |
| Big Europe | 22 - 24 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 600 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 54 - 55 Cheese Lane, Market Street | 625 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waendel Leisure Centre THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 170 yd |
| Eastfield Park FINEDON ROAD | grass pitches | 279 yd |
| Wellingborough Working Mens Club (Closed) Park Crescent | 336 yd | |
| The Old Drill Hall GREAT PARK STREET | 412 yd | |
| Bodyworks Gym 31B 31B ALMA STREET | health and fitness suite | 443 yd |
| St John Ambulance Room KNOX ROAD | 496 yd | |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy THE PYGHTLE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 648 yd |
| Fit4Less (Wellingborough) CORN LANE | health and fitness suite | 671 yd |
| Castle Fields BROOK STREET EAST | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Oakway Academy OAKWAY | grass pitches | 911 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 49.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.06 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.06 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.