Hill Street is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 2AL 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 Hill Street, Wellingborough, NN8 2AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 2AN, NN8 3HG, NN8 4JE, NN8 2AR, NN8 2BS, NN8 2AE, NN8 2FL, NN8 2AT, NN8 2AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN8 2AL is primarily male, with 53.6% 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 | 49.4% | 46.4% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 50.6% | 53.6% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 2AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.6% 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 | 35.5% | 54.6% | 19.1% | 37.9% | 16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 17.1% | -15.4% | 44.2% | -27.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 18.7% | 20% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 10.9% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 5.9% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 30.1% | 44% | 13.9% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 29.6% | -8.9% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 15.2% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 2AL this area, 29.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.9% | 29.8% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 19.5% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 9.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 16.6% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 9.8% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 18.5% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.4% 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% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 4.5% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 87% | 78.4% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -3.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 79.5% 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 | 81.2% | 79.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.1% | 79.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 12% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 6.4% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 1.6% | -5.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 0.4% | -9.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 76.7% | -14.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 7.6% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 22.5% | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Street was 76.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.9% lower than the Brickhill and Queensway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hill Street has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Brickhill and Queensway and the 417th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Dale House Hill Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2016-10-07 | £102,644 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 4out of 4 | 307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas Church of England School St Barnabas Street , NN8 3HB | 3out of 4 | 177 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy Westfield Road , NN8 3HD | 3out of 4 | 337 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Primary School Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 2out of 4 | 349 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Henshaw Road , NN8 2BE | - not rated | 866 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Infant School The Avenue , NN8 4ET | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 4out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 706 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 1,201 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 | 1,775 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Protap Restaurant | 2A Northampton Road, Wellingborough | 75 yd | |
| Yumeijin | 58 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 336 yd | |
| Beth's | 49 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 375 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 10 High Street, Wellingborough | 524 yd | |
| Caribbean Flava | 16 High Street, Wellingborough | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Grammarians Club | 46 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 336 yd | |
| Coach And Horses | 17 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 355 yd | |
| Afro Caribbean Centre | Community Centre, 27-29 Rock Street | 501 yd | |
| The Little Ale House | 14A High Street, Wellingborough | 524 yd | |
| Kingfisher | The Kingfisher, 40 High Street | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuan Chinese Takeaway | 23 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 103 yd | |
| Heung Yang | 32-32A Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 103 yd | |
| Nemo's Fish Bar | 31A Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 103 yd | |
| Sams Takeaway | 54B Northampton Road, Wellingborough | 373 yd | |
| Yong Sheng Chinese Takeaway | 1A Abbey Road, Wellingborough | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | 2 - 5 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 485 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 54 - 55 Cheese Lane, Market Street | 790 yd | |
| Big Europe | 22 - 24 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 862 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 97 - 99 Kingsway, Wellingborough | 958 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 26 - 30 Victoria Road, Wellingborough | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bassetts Close (Closed) West Villa Road | grass pitches | 253 yd |
| Wellingborough Swimming Pool (Closed) Croyland Road | swimming pool | 412 yd |
| Friars Academy FRIARS CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Wrenn Academy (Doddington Road Site) DODDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Croyland Park MANNOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Fit4Less (Wellingborough) CORN LANE | health and fitness suite | 816 yd |
| Wellingborough Bowling Club HATTON STREET | indoor bowls | 869 yd |
| Swanspool Gardens SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PARADE | tennis courts | 892 yd |
| Bodyworks Gym 31B 31B ALMA STREET | health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| Weavers Leisure Centre WEAVERS SPORTS CENTRE WEAVERS SPORTS CENTRE WEAVERS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 927 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.