Castle Lane is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 1LB is located in the Croyland and Swanspool electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castle Lane, Wellingborough, NN8 1LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 2BT, NN8 1LL, NN8 1NX, NN8 1HF, NN8 1LU, NN8 1BS, NN8 2BZ, NN8 1NU, NN8 1EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN8 1LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.8% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.2% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 39.9% | 41.6% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 41.3% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 12.6% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 43.7% | 47.8% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 37% | 35.2% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 12.7% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 21.7% | 18.3% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 7.5% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 13.8% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.2% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 37.3% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.1% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.8% | 89.8% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 86.2% | 82.5% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 8% | 10.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 82.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 10.5% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 1.5% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Lane was 291.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 174.0% higher than the Brickhill and Queensway average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Castle Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Brickhill and Queensway and the 43rd highest crime rate of 1,075 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Castle Lane, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-12-10 | £645,504 |
| Castle Lodge, 1 Castle Lane, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £518,000 | 2020-10-02 | £618,982 |
| The Coach House, 4 Castle Lane, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £274,750 | 2020-08-28 | £334,757 |
| The Coach House, 4 Castle Lane, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2020-08-28 | £350,291 |
| The Coach House, 4 Castle Lane, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2015-08-07 | £426,034 |
NN8 1LB 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 4out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery Castle Street , NN8 1LS | 3out of 4 | 291 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH | - not rated | 622 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Junior School Stanley Road , NN8 1EA | - not rated | 718 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Infant School The Avenue , NN8 4ET | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | - not rated | 371 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton School The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Lea School Doddington Road , NN8 2NJ | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 271 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Refocus 6 Knox Road , Wellingborough NN8 1HW | - not rated | 322 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars School Friars Close , NN8 2LA | - not rated | 473 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Friars School Friars Close , NN8 2LA | - not rated | 473 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA | 4out of 4 | 473 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 Castle | 10 Castle Way, Wellingborough | 87 yd | |
| Adam's Desserts | 48 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 236 yd | |
| Sadhya Restaurant | 35 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 245 yd | |
| Niwan | 31 - 33 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 251 yd | |
| Costa | Mall Cafe, 16 - 17 Spring Lane | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Golden Lion | 19 Sheep Street, Wellingborough | 170 yd | |
| Palm Beach Bar & Club | 3 Commercial Way, Wellingborough | 211 yd | |
| Silk | 27 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 234 yd | |
| The Volunteer | 69 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 243 yd | |
| The Horseshoe | Public House, 36 Sheep Street | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Pizzas | 39-41 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 234 yd | |
| Flames | 47 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 234 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 43 - 45 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 237 yd | |
| Pizza Castle | 23 Sheep Street, Wellingborough | 246 yd | |
| Wellingborough Kebab House | 24 Sheep Street, Wellingborough | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Europe | 22 - 24 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 254 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 54 - 55 Cheese Lane, Market Street | 313 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 26 - 30 Victoria Road, Wellingborough | 404 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | 2 - 5 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 518 yd | |
| Lidl | 47 London Road, Wellingborough | 729 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swanspool Gardens SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PARADE | tennis courts | 141 yd |
| Fit4Less (Wellingborough) CORN LANE | health and fitness suite | 219 yd |
| Wellingborough School LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 272 yd |
| St John Ambulance Room KNOX ROAD | 283 yd | |
| Wrenn Academy (London Road Site) WRENN SCHOOL ACADEMY WRENN SCHOOL ACADEMY LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 408 yd |
| Castle Fields BROOK STREET EAST | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Friars Academy FRIARS CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 473 yd |
| Bodyworks Gym 31B 31B ALMA STREET | health and fitness suite | 483 yd |
| Wellingborough Working Mens Club (Closed) Park Crescent | 506 yd | |
| Waendel Leisure Centre THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 627 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.