Paling Close is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 1FB is located in the Finedon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 2009-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Paling Close, Wellingborough, NN8 1FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 1QU, NN8 1FD, NN8 1QX, NN8 1PN, NN8 4AB, NN8 1LY, NN8 4AS, NN8 4GA, NN8 1EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN8 1FB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 52% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48% | -3.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.4% | 37.1% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 42.1% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 11.5% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 44.8% | 45.5% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 39.3% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 3.9% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 28.5% | 26.8% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 10.5% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 12.7% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13.8% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 27.9% | 13.7% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.7% 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 | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 81.4% | 73.7% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -7.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 73.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 73.2% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 13.1% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 74% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 15% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.8% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 7.8% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paling Close was 263.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 218.8% higher than the Finedon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Paling Close has the highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Finedon and the 51st highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Paling Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2024-11-01 | £153,437 |
| Flat 8 5 Paling Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-10-14 | £100,303 |
| Flat 4 5 Paling Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2020-10-23 | £77,349 |
| Flat 4 5 Paling Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £46,500 | 2016-09-08 | £59,821 |
| 11 Paling Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £34,495 | 2012-07-27 | £68,050 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 84 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 4out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Primary Academy Finedon Road , NN8 4NT | 2out of 4 | 117 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Infant School The Avenue , NN8 4ET | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakway Academy Off Oakway , NN8 4SD | 2out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery Castle Street , NN8 1LS | 2out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 4out of 4 | 741 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huxlow Science College Finedon Road , Irthlingborough NN9 5TY | 3out of 4 | 5,299 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan Gate Primary School -Two Sites and Satellite Rowan Gate Primary School , Finedon Road NN8 4NS | 4out of 4 | 14 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA | 4out of 4 | 1,558 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolce Mila | 60 Newcomen Road, Wellingborough | 709 yd | |
| Bewiched Coffee | Cafe At Railway Station, Railway Station | 729 yd | |
| Sandwich Station | 2 Elsden Road, Wellingborough | 825 yd | |
| Casa Picante Mexican Grill Ltd | 29 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 831 yd | |
| Millies Munchies | 12 - 13 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranelagh Arms | 1 Ranelagh Road, Wellingborough | 573 yd | |
| The Locomotive | Locomotive Inn, 111 Finedon Road | 663 yd | |
| British Rail Staff Club | British Rail, 7 York Road | 680 yd | |
| The Cannon Public House | 71 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 716 yd | |
| The Little R'Ale House | The Ammo Room, Railway Station | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock And Roe Limited | 105 Mill Road, Wellingborough | 515 yd | |
| Kings Chinese Takeaway | 19 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 723 yd | |
| Spring Star Chinese Takeaway | Spring Star Take Away Foods, 18A Cannon Street | 728 yd | |
| Zizou Express | 16 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 768 yd | |
| Istanbul Turkish Mangal | 7 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 62 - 64 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 535 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 106A Gold Street, Wellingborough | 716 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 26 - 30 Victoria Road, Wellingborough | 827 yd | |
| Big Europe | 22 - 24 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 1,027 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 54 - 55 Cheese Lane, Market Street | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastfield Park FINEDON ROAD | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Waendel Leisure Centre THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 609 yd |
| Diana'S Health And Fitness 109E 109E FINEDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 685 yd |
| Wellingborough Working Mens Club (Closed) Park Crescent | 776 yd | |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy THE PYGHTLE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 804 yd |
| The Old Drill Hall GREAT PARK STREET | 841 yd | |
| Oakway Academy OAKWAY | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Bodyworks Gym 31B 31B ALMA STREET | health and fitness suite | 884 yd |
| St John Ambulance Room KNOX ROAD | 891 yd | |
| Castle Fields BROOK STREET EAST | grass pitches | 1,020 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 | 35.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 35.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 35.8% |
| 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.