Henshaw Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2AY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN8 2AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.8%	51.2%	-1.6%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	47.2%	48.8%	1.6%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

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 2AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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	47.2%	43.5%	-3.7%	37.9%	5.6%
Married: Opposite sex	29.8%	34.8%	5.0%	44.2%	-9.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.1%	1.3%
Separated	4.7%	1.8%	-2.9%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	11.9%	11.6%	-0.3%	9.1%	2.5%
Widowed	6.4%	6.2%	-0.2%	6.1%	0.1%

Health

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	41.1%	48.5%	7.4%	48.4%	0.1%
Good health	36.4%	30.8%	-5.6%	33.6%	-2.8%
Fair health	13.6%	13.1%	-0.5%	12.7%	0.4%
Bad health	7.6%	5.4%	-2.2%	4.0%	1.4%
Very bad health	1.3%	2.1%	0.8%	1.2%	0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 20.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	33.2%	22.4%	-10.8%	18.2%	4.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	24.3%	14.7%	-9.6%	9.6%	5.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	14%	-0.5%	13.4%	0.6%
Apprenticeship	1.3%	7.7%	6.4%	5.3%	2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.8%	16.9%	7.1%	16.9%	0.0%
Degree or Similar	9.8%	20.6%	10.8%	33.8%	-13.2%
Other	7.2%	3.7%	-3.5%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.6% 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%	3.5%	3.5%	1.1%	2.4%
Chinese	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.9%	2.7%	1.8%	3.1%	-0.4%
Pakistani	1.6%	1.1%	-0.5%	2.7%	-1.6%
Other Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black African	0.9%	2.9%	2.0%	2.5%	0.4%
Black Caribbean	1.3%	0.8%	-0.5%	1.0%	-0.2%
Other Black	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	6.3%	3.5%	-2.8%	0.9%	2.6%
Mixed Other	0.9%	2.9%	2.0%	0.8%	2.1%
White	86.7%	77.6%	-9.1%	81.4%	-3.8%
Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 73.5% 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	89.2%	73.5%	-15.7%	83.2%	-9.7%
European Union	6.3%	15.2%	8.9%	6.1%	9.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0.9%	5.3%	4.4%	2.7%	2.6%
Middle East and Asia	2.5%	4.5%	2.0%	5.6%	-1.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	1.3%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.9%	73.9%	-15.0%	83.2%	-9.3%
10+ Years	0%	16.9%	16.9%	9.8%	7.1%
5-10 Years	5.4%	5.1%	-0.3%	2.9%	2.2%
2-5 Years	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	2.7%	-2.0%	1.9%	0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	56.6%	76.7%	-20.1%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Portugal	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Lithuania	1.9%	0.3%	1.6%
Poland	5.4%	1.3%	4.1%
Romania	3%	0.9%	2.1%
Other EU countries	4.3%	1.5%	2.8%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	23.5%	13.5%	10.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.8%	37.2%	7.6%
Christian	43.7%	46.2%	-2.5%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	3.5%	1.7%	1.8%
Muslim	3.8%	6.5%	-2.7%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Henshaw Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Henshaw Road was 59.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.0% lower than the Brickhill and Queensway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Henshaw Road has the 36th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Brickhill and Queensway and the 523rd highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,400

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in NN8 2AY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Henshaw Road are based on 110 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Northamptonshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Henshaw Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2AY

Estimated Average Property Prices for NN8 2AY

Average Price
£182,428

Semi-Detached
£198,056

Terraced
£195,659

Detached
£335,103

Flats/Maisonettes
£144,758

Other
£89,804

Estimated Average Property Prices for Henshaw Road

Average Price
£195,436

Semi-Detached
£212,829

Terraced
£188,037

Detached
£298,970

Flats/Maisonettes
£147,757

Other
£89,524

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Henshaw Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Henshaw Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2025-05-20	£215,020
27 Henshaw Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building	£175,000	2023-12-19	£186,397
51 Henshaw Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2023-09-22	£218,945
9 Henshaw Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building	£210,000	2023-08-25	£216,402
Flat 3 17 Henshaw Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£145,000	2023-04-19	£143,065

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NN8 2AY

Employment

NN8 2AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	108
Part-Time Employee	42
Retired	37
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Self-Employed	16
Student (economically inactive)	15
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Other	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Human health and social work activities	17
Manufacturing	15
Education	11
Transport and storage	10
Construction	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX	4out of 4	45 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB	3out of 4	1,941 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Croyland Primary School Croyland Road , NN8 2AX	2out of 4	83 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Barnabas Church of England School St Barnabas Street , NN8 3HB	3out of 4	488 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy Westfield Road , NN8 3HD	3out of 4	644 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Henshaw Road , NN8 2BE	- not rated	644 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Warwick Academy Dulley Avenue , NN8 2PS	2out of 4	1,057 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH	3out of 4	888 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ	3out of 4	1,118 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP	4out of 4	1,578 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA	4out of 4	693 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX	- not rated	1,209 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	2,009 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
UK Protap Restaurant	2A Northampton Road, Wellingborough	383 yd
Yumeijin	58 Oxford Street, Wellingborough	581 yd
Beth's	49 Oxford Street, Wellingborough	611 yd
Murati's Pizzeria Ristorante	5 - 8 Burystead Place, Wellingborough	774 yd
Cuppa Coffee	4 Silver Street, Wellingborough	809 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Coach And Horses	17 Oxford Street, Wellingborough	579 yd
Old Grammarians Club	46 Oxford Street, Wellingborough	581 yd
The Royal Oak	88 Doddington Road, Wellingborough	697 yd
Olde England	Public House, 13 - 14 Silver Street	771 yd
The Red Well	Public House, 16A Silver Street	785 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yuan Chinese Takeaway	23 Oxford Street, Wellingborough	395 yd
Heung Yang	32-32A Oxford Street, Wellingborough	395 yd
Nemo's Fish Bar	31A Oxford Street, Wellingborough	395 yd
Yong Sheng Chinese Takeaway	1A Abbey Road, Wellingborough	424 yd
Sams Takeaway	54B Northampton Road, Wellingborough	450 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons Daily	97 - 99 Kingsway, Wellingborough	644 yd
WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd	2 - 5 Oxford Street, Wellingborough	695 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods	54 - 55 Cheese Lane, Market Street	972 yd
Big Europe	22 - 24 Midland Road, Wellingborough	1,030 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wellingborough Swimming Pool (Closed) Croyland Road	swimming pool	210 yd
Croyland Park MANNOCK ROAD	grass pitches	462 yd
Wrenn Academy (Doddington Road Site) DODDINGTON ROAD	grass pitches	517 yd
Bassetts Close (Closed) West Villa Road	grass pitches	559 yd
Friars Academy FRIARS CLOSE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	582 yd
Wrenn Academy (Rose Acre Playing Fields) DODDINGTON ROAD	grass pitches	797 yd
Swanspool Gardens SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PARADE	tennis courts	947 yd
Fit4Less (Wellingborough) CORN LANE	health and fitness suite	970 yd
Weavers Leisure Centre WEAVERS SPORTS CENTRE WEAVERS SPORTS CENTRE WEAVERS ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	981 yd
Wrenn Academy (London Road Site) WRENN SCHOOL ACADEMY WRENN SCHOOL ACADEMY LONDON ROAD	artificial grass pitch	1,009 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	97.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	198.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.