Mill Road is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 1PJ is located in the Finedon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mill Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 1JL, NN8 1PR, NN8 1PU, NN8 1QE, NN8 1PH, NN8 1JJ, NN8 1JP, NN8 1PP, NN8 1QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN8 1PJ is primarily male, with 54.2% 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 | 48.7% | 45.8% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 51.3% | 54.2% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 | 34.8% | 36% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 39.9% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 12% | 9.6% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 6% | 8.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 45% | 46.9% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 33.8% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 15% | 12.7% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 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.
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 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 28% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 12.9% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 21.6% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 13.3% | 3.9% | -9.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.7% 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 | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 21.3% | 15% | -6.3% | 3.1% | 11.9% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 59.7% | 61.7% | 2.0% | 81.4% | -19.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 54% 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 | 67% | 54% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 25.4% | 16.1% | 6.1% | 19.3% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 6.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.7% | 14% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67% | 53.5% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 24.4% | 21.7% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 10.2% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 9.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.7% | 2.9% | -15.8% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.7% | 76.7% | -24.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 12.7% | 1.3% | 11.4% |
| Romania | 9.1% | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.4% | 37.2% | -14.8% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 15.2% | 1.7% | 13.5% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Road was 63.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.5% lower than the Finedon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mill Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Finedon and the 500th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 168 Mill Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2025-05-09 | £191,398 |
| 161 Mill Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-12-06 | £234,000 |
| 164B Mill Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-04-04 | £135,706 |
| 164C Mill Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-11-24 | £114,642 |
| 178 Mill Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2023-03-21 | £63,545 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 4out of 4 | 1,866 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 | 317 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery Castle Street , NN8 1LS | 2out of 4 | 616 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Infant School The Avenue , NN8 4ET | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakway Academy Off Oakway , NN8 4SD | 2out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huxlow Science College Finedon Road , Irthlingborough NN9 5TY | 3out of 4 | 5,418 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 | 415 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA | 4out of 4 | 1,278 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bewiched Coffee | Cafe At Railway Station, Railway Station | 387 yd | |
| Sandwich Station | 2 Elsden Road, Wellingborough | 412 yd | |
| Dolce Mila | 60 Newcomen Road, Wellingborough | 455 yd | |
| Adam's Desserts | 48 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 634 yd | |
| Casa Picante Mexican Grill Ltd | 29 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranelagh Arms | 1 Ranelagh Road, Wellingborough | 245 yd | |
| The Little R'Ale House | The Ammo Room, Railway Station | 387 yd | |
| British Rail Staff Club | British Rail, 7 York Road | 547 yd | |
| The Cannon Public House | 71 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 614 yd | |
| The Volunteer | 69 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock And Roe Limited | 105 Mill Road, Wellingborough | 230 yd | |
| Kings Chinese Takeaway | 19 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 638 yd | |
| Spring Star Chinese Takeaway | Spring Star Take Away Foods, 18A Cannon Street | 641 yd | |
| Zizou Express | 16 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 650 yd | |
| Istanbul Turkish Mangal | 7 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 62 - 64 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 549 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 26 - 30 Victoria Road, Wellingborough | 641 yd | |
| Big Europe | 22 - 24 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 809 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 54 - 55 Cheese Lane, Market Street | 870 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 106A Gold Street, Wellingborough | 881 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waendel Leisure Centre THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 516 yd |
| Eastfield Park FINEDON ROAD | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Castle Fields BROOK STREET EAST | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| St John Ambulance Room KNOX ROAD | 625 yd | |
| Wellingborough Working Mens Club (Closed) Park Crescent | 648 yd | |
| Bodyworks Gym 31B 31B ALMA STREET | health and fitness suite | 762 yd |
| The Old Drill Hall GREAT PARK STREET | 793 yd | |
| Fit4Less (Wellingborough) CORN LANE | health and fitness suite | 870 yd |
| Swanspool Gardens SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PARADE | tennis courts | 1,006 yd |
| Wellingborough School LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,018 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.