Glenbank is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 1HQ is located in the Croyland and Swanspool electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glenbank, Wellingborough, NN8 1HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 1HF, NN8 1HN, NN8 1HA, NN8 1DW, NN8 1HH, NN8 1DJ, NN8 1AT, NN8 1EY, NN8 1JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN8 1HQ is primarily male, with 55.2% of the population 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 | 47.4% | 44.8% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 52.6% | 55.2% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NN8 1HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.9% | 53.2% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.4% | 26.8% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -17.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 14% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 0.8% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.2% | 40.6% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 44.5% | 38.4% | -6.1% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 15.9% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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 | 23% | 22.2% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 10.1% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 12.1% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 7.3% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 12.9% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 28.6% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 10.3% | 6.9% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 4.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 81.3% | 80.1% | -1.2% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, just 40.4% 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 | 74% | 40.4% | -33.6% | 83.2% | -42.8% |
| European Union | 14.7% | 45.5% | 30.8% | 6.1% | 39.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.1% 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 | 72.6% | 40.4% | -32.2% | 83.2% | -42.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 18.1% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 16.2% | 8.0% | 2.9% | 13.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 17% | 11.0% | 2.2% | 14.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 8.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 37.8% | 76.7% | -38.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 21.5% | 1.3% | 20.2% |
| Romania | 14.5% | 0.9% | 13.6% |
| Other EU countries | 8.7% | 1.5% | 7.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glenbank was 4045.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 3430.6% higher than the Brickhill and Queensway average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Glenbank has the highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Brickhill and Queensway and the highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 900.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Glenbank, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2017-08-29 | £187,035 |
| 14 Glenbank, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2015-04-01 | £105,256 |
| 15 Glenbank, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2006-03-06 | £187,287 |
| 7 Glenbank, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2004-10-29 | £173,919 |
| 8 Glenbank, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2004-02-20 | £169,809 |
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 63 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Transport and storage | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 888 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 4out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH | 3out of 4 | 288 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Infant School The Avenue , NN8 4ET | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery Castle Street , NN8 1LS | 2out of 4 | 491 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England School St Barnabas Street , NN8 3HB | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary Academy Finedon Road , NN8 4NT | 2out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 4out of 4 | 844 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA | 4out of 4 | 596 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 634 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Gate Primary School -Two Sites and Satellite Rowan Gate Primary School , Finedon Road NN8 4NS | 4out of 4 | 960 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niwan | 31 - 33 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 27 yd | |
| Sadhya Restaurant | 35 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 37 yd | |
| Subway | 68 Swans Lane, Midland Road | 103 yd | |
| June Plum | 31 - 32 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 136 yd | |
| Sams Chicken | 39 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 136 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silk | 27 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 74 yd | |
| The Volunteer | 69 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 137 yd | |
| Palm Beach Bar & Club | 3 Commercial Way, Wellingborough | 198 yd | |
| Wellingborough Cue Sports | 2 Park Road, Wellingborough | 205 yd | |
| The Palace | 7 Park Road, Wellingborough | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin Garden | 23A Midland Road, Wellingborough | 33 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 43 - 45 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 54 yd | |
| Just Pizza UK | 25A Midland Road, Wellingborough | 57 yd | |
| Marmaras BBQ House | 25 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 57 yd | |
| Millennium Pizzas | 39-41 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 74 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Europe | 22 - 24 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 60 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 54 - 55 Cheese Lane, Market Street | 129 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 26 - 30 Victoria Road, Wellingborough | 147 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | 2 - 5 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 435 yd | |
| Tesco | 62 - 64 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 507 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (Wellingborough) CORN LANE | health and fitness suite | 129 yd |
| St John Ambulance Room KNOX ROAD | 146 yd | |
| Bodyworks Gym 31B 31B ALMA STREET | health and fitness suite | 212 yd |
| Wellingborough Working Mens Club (Closed) Park Crescent | 238 yd | |
| The Old Drill Hall GREAT PARK STREET | 356 yd | |
| Waendel Leisure Centre THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 380 yd |
| Swanspool Gardens SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PARADE | tennis courts | 394 yd |
| Wellingborough School LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 545 yd |
| Castle Fields BROOK STREET EAST | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Friars Academy FRIARS CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 607 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 | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.