Hill Street is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 2AR 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 2AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 2AE, NN8 2AN, NN8 2AH, NN8 2AT, NN8 2DN, NN8 2AQ, NN8 2AA, NN8 2AL, NN8 2AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN8 2AR 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 2AR, 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 2AR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 Spring House Hill Street, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-11-07 | £129,595 |
| 105 Spring House Hill Street, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2022-07-12 | £70,862 |
| 97 Spring House Hill Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2019-06-11 | £123,027 |
| 65 Spring House Hill Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2008-08-11 | £100,227 |
| 97 Spring House Hill Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2005-10-26 | £133,037 |
| 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 | 260 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,706 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 | 256 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Primary School Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 2out of 4 | 309 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy Westfield Road , NN8 3HD | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Henshaw Road , NN8 2BE | - not rated | 863 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Infant School The Avenue , NN8 4ET | 3out of 4 | 1,054 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 | 872 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 4out of 4 | 1,328 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 | 602 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 1,107 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 | 1,773 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 | 190 yd | |
| Yumeijin | 58 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 334 yd | |
| Beth's | 49 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 366 yd | |
| Murati's Pizzeria Ristorante | 5 - 8 Burystead Place, Wellingborough | 555 yd | |
| Caribbean Flava | 16 High Street, Wellingborough | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Grammarians Club | 46 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 334 yd | |
| Coach And Horses | 17 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 338 yd | |
| Olde England | Public House, 13 - 14 Silver Street | 537 yd | |
| The Red Well | Public House, 16A Silver Street | 543 yd | |
| Kingfisher | The Kingfisher, 40 High Street | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuan Chinese Takeaway | 23 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 154 yd | |
| Heung Yang | 32-32A Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 154 yd | |
| Nemo's Fish Bar | 31A Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 154 yd | |
| Yong Sheng Chinese Takeaway | 1A Abbey Road, Wellingborough | 388 yd | |
| Sams Takeaway | 54B Northampton Road, Wellingborough | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | 2 - 5 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 461 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 54 - 55 Cheese Lane, Market Street | 755 yd | |
| Big Europe | 22 - 24 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 821 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 97 - 99 Kingsway, Wellingborough | 883 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 26 - 30 Victoria Road, Wellingborough | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wellingborough Swimming Pool (Closed) Croyland Road | swimming pool | 301 yd |
| Bassetts Close (Closed) West Villa Road | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| Friars Academy FRIARS CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Wrenn Academy (Doddington Road Site) DODDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Croyland Park MANNOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Fit4Less (Wellingborough) CORN LANE | health and fitness suite | 768 yd |
| Swanspool Gardens SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PARADE | tennis courts | 808 yd |
| Wrenn Academy (Rose Acre Playing Fields) DODDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Bodyworks Gym 31B 31B ALMA STREET | health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Wrenn Academy (London Road Site) WRENN SCHOOL ACADEMY WRENN SCHOOL ACADEMY LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 938 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.