Paling Close is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 1FD is located in the Finedon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 2009-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Paling Close, Wellingborough, NN8 1FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 4AB, NN8 1FB, NN8 4AS, NN8 4GA, NN8 1QU, NN8 4AR, NN8 1QX, NN8 4GE, NN8 4GB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN8 1FD, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 6 Paling Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £46,000 | 2024-11-29 | £46,435 |
| Flat 2 6 Paling Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2024-02-13 | £67,331 |
| Flat 8 6 Paling Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-01-28 | £127,929 |
| Flat 1 6 Paling Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2022-01-07 | £49,125 |
| Flat 5 26 Paling Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2021-01-28 | £80,179 |
| 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 | 164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 4out of 4 | 2,054 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 | 208 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Infant School The Avenue , NN8 4ET | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakway Academy Off Oakway , NN8 4SD | 2out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery Castle Street , NN8 1LS | 2out of 4 | 1,087 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 | 691 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huxlow Science College Finedon Road , Irthlingborough NN9 5TY | 3out of 4 | 5,309 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 | 113 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA | 4out of 4 | 1,606 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 | 767 yd | |
| Bewiched Coffee | Cafe At Railway Station, Railway Station | 827 yd | |
| Casa Picante Mexican Grill Ltd | 29 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 867 yd | |
| Taster's Lounge - The Well | 127 Nest Farm Crescent, Wellingborough | 877 yd | |
| Millies Munchies | 12 - 13 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Locomotive | Locomotive Inn, 111 Finedon Road | 641 yd | |
| Ranelagh Arms | 1 Ranelagh Road, Wellingborough | 650 yd | |
| British Rail Staff Club | British Rail, 7 York Road | 716 yd | |
| The Cannon Public House | 71 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 743 yd | |
| The Little R'Ale House | The Ammo Room, Railway Station | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock And Roe Limited | 105 Mill Road, Wellingborough | 588 yd | |
| Kings Chinese Takeaway | 19 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 746 yd | |
| Spring Star Chinese Takeaway | Spring Star Take Away Foods, 18A Cannon Street | 751 yd | |
| Zizou Express | 16 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 796 yd | |
| Istanbul Turkish Mangal | 7 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 62 - 64 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 549 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 106A Gold Street, Wellingborough | 678 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 26 - 30 Victoria Road, Wellingborough | 868 yd | |
| Big Europe | 22 - 24 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastfield Park FINEDON ROAD | grass pitches | 332 yd |
| Waendel Leisure Centre THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 641 yd |
| Diana'S Health And Fitness 109E 109E FINEDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 655 yd |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy THE PYGHTLE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 742 yd |
| Oakway Academy OAKWAY | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Wellingborough Working Mens Club (Closed) Park Crescent | 806 yd | |
| The Old Drill Hall GREAT PARK STREET | 850 yd | |
| Bodyworks Gym 31B 31B ALMA STREET | health and fitness suite | 909 yd |
| St John Ambulance Room KNOX ROAD | 946 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 | 41.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 41.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 41.9% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.