Kirtley Road is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 1TB is located in the Finedon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 2018-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kirtley Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN8 1TB has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents 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 | 46.3% | 50% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 53.7% | 50% | -3.7% | 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.
In the immediate area around NN8 1TB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.3% 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 | 64.4% | 53.3% | -11.1% | 37.9% | 15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.8% | 41% | 24.2% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Separated | 7.4% | 1.7% | -5.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 3.9% | -5.5% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.6% | 63.6% | 27.0% | 48.4% | 15.2% |
| Good health | 49.1% | 30.2% | -18.9% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 8% | 4.2% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -8.5% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 1.9% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 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.
In the area around NN8 1TB this area, 5.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 5.2% | -14.9% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 26.2% | 7% | -19.2% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.5% | 10.4% | -15.1% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 23.5% | 16.1% | 16.9% | 6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 47% | 30.2% | 33.8% | 13.2% |
| Other | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 2.5% | 9.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7.4% | 1% | -6.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 82.9% | 68.3% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -13.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 69.4% 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 | 86.3% | 69.4% | -16.9% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 11.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.6% | 68.9% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 18.1% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.6% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 7.7% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirtley Road was 138.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.3% higher than the Finedon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kirtley Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Finedon and the 173rd highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Kirtley Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-02-07 | £362,963 |
| 39 Kirtley Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-01-03 | £331,511 |
| 33 Kirtley Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £278,500 | 2024-10-17 | £296,682 |
| 45 Kirtley Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2024-07-26 | £244,915 |
| 53 Kirtley Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £193,500 | 2024-03-01 | £197,403 |
NN8 1TB 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 | 160 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 4out of 4 | 2,963 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 | 1,396 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery Castle Street , NN8 1LS | 2out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH | 3out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Infant School The Avenue , NN8 4ET | 3out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakway Academy Off Oakway , NN8 4SD | 2out of 4 | 2,328 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 | 1,942 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 4out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 3,486 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huxlow Science College Finedon Road , Irthlingborough NN9 5TY | 3out of 4 | 4,485 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushden Academy Hayway , NN10 6AG | 1out of 4 | 4,628 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,425 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA | 4out of 4 | 2,262 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 Cream Horne Limited | 116 Leyland Trading Estate, Irthlingborough Road | 577 yd | |
| Bewiched Coffee | Cafe At Railway Station, Railway Station | 879 yd | |
| Sandwich Station | 2 Elsden Road, Wellingborough | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little R'Ale House | The Ammo Room, Railway Station | 879 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 6.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 6.3% |
| Median download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.