Pilgrim Way is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 2AQ 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 Pilgrim Way, Wellingborough, NN8 2AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 2AH, NN8 2AU, NN8 2AE, NN8 2DN, NN8 2AR, NN8 2AG, NN8 2AT, NN8 2AN, NN8 2AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN8 2AQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 50.7% | 49.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.4% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 18.1% | 32.3% | 14.2% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 44.7% | -12.3% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 11.9% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 14% | 7.5% | -6.5% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.1% | 38.8% | 7.7% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 28.1% | -12.1% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 22.8% | 22.7% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 10.0% |
| Bad health | 5% | 7.3% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 21.5% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 19.3% | 5.3% | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 11.4% | 2.1% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 9.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 13.6% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 21.5% | -2.3% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92.7% | 82.3% | -10.4% | 81.4% | 0.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 83.8% 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 | 93.6% | 83.8% | -9.8% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 10.4% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 84.1% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 9.7% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pilgrim Way was 471.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 311.2% higher than the Brickhill and Queensway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pilgrim Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Brickhill and Queensway and the 22nd highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 226.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Pilgrim Way, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-09-19 | £280,000 |
| 14 Pilgrim Way, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £213,500 | 2024-02-16 | £231,273 |
| 24 Pilgrim Way, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-09-30 | £314,683 |
| 26 Pilgrim Way, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-10-30 | £327,509 |
| 18 Pilgrim Way, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2015-01-23 | £303,314 |
NN8 2AQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NN8 2AQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croyland Primary School Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 2out of 4 | 331 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England School St Barnabas Street , NN8 3HB | 3out of 4 | 343 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy Westfield Road , NN8 3HD | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Henshaw Road , NN8 2BE | - not rated | 896 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH | 3out of 4 | 1,037 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 | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 4out of 4 | 1,359 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 | 498 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 1,009 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 | 1,758 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 | 301 yd | |
| Yumeijin | 58 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 351 yd | |
| Beth's | 49 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 374 yd | |
| Murati's Pizzeria Ristorante | 5 - 8 Burystead Place, Wellingborough | 521 yd | |
| Cuppa Coffee | 4 Silver Street, Wellingborough | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach And Horses | 17 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 339 yd | |
| Old Grammarians Club | 46 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 351 yd | |
| Olde England | Public House, 13 - 14 Silver Street | 522 yd | |
| The Red Well | Public House, 16A Silver Street | 541 yd | |
| Kingfisher | The Kingfisher, 40 High Street | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuan Chinese Takeaway | 23 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 242 yd | |
| Heung Yang | 32-32A Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 242 yd | |
| Nemo's Fish Bar | 31A Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 242 yd | |
| Yong Sheng Chinese Takeaway | 1A Abbey Road, Wellingborough | 274 yd | |
| Kebab Empire | 11B Silver Street, Wellingborough | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | 2 - 5 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 446 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 54 - 55 Cheese Lane, Market Street | 719 yd | |
| Big Europe | 22 - 24 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 777 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 97 - 99 Kingsway, Wellingborough | 838 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 26 - 30 Victoria Road, Wellingborough | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wellingborough Swimming Pool (Closed) Croyland Road | swimming pool | 218 yd |
| Friars Academy FRIARS CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 374 yd |
| Wrenn Academy (Doddington Road Site) DODDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Bassetts Close (Closed) West Villa Road | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Wrenn Academy (Rose Acre Playing Fields) DODDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Croyland Park MANNOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Fit4Less (Wellingborough) CORN LANE | health and fitness suite | 718 yd |
| Swanspool Gardens SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PARADE | tennis courts | 721 yd |
| Wrenn Academy (London Road Site) WRENN SCHOOL ACADEMY WRENN SCHOOL ACADEMY LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 832 yd |
| Bodyworks Gym 31B 31B ALMA STREET | health and fitness suite | 881 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.