Kilby Close is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 2BG is located in the Brickhill and Queensway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kilby Close, Wellingborough, NN8 2BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 2BE, NN8 2AW, NN8 3PL, NN8 2BD, NN8 2BP, NN8 3PJ, NN8 3PN, NN8 3LZ, NN8 2BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN8 2BG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.9% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.1% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 20.4% | 31.9% | 11.5% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 49% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 8.7% | -4.9% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 6.5% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.1% | 43.7% | 7.6% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 32% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 15.8% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 4% | 7.9% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.2% | 21.3% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 12.2% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 15.6% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 10.6% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 15.2% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 24% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.1% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 8.9% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.6% | 82.6% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 1.2% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 91.6% | 84.1% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 6.4% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 82.2% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.6% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 1.6% | -8.8% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kilby Close was 65.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.2% lower than the Brickhill and Queensway average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kilby Close has the 40th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Brickhill and Queensway and the 486th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Kilby Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-07-30 | £201,371 |
| 8 Kilby Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-06-23 | £251,755 |
| 4 Kilby Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-11-26 | £329,414 |
| 15 Kilby Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2018-12-07 | £321,250 |
| 7 Kilby Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2017-12-01 | £258,977 |
NN8 2BG 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NN8 2BG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 2,537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Henshaw Road , NN8 2BE | - not rated | 123 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Primary School Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 2out of 4 | 563 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Infant School Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | - not rated | 967 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Academy Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | 2out of 4 | 975 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England School St Barnabas Street , NN8 3HB | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 760 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 4out of 4 | 2,077 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 | 1,330 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 1,839 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 | 2,602 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 | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | 88 Doddington Road, Wellingborough | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swedish Kitchen | 196 Northampton Road, Wellingborough | 493 yd | |
| Sams Takeaway | 54B Northampton Road, Wellingborough | 570 yd | |
| Wok With U | 8 Berrymoor Court, Wellingborough | 793 yd | |
| Yuan Chinese Takeaway | 23 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 931 yd | |
| Heung Yang | 32-32A Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 51 Queensway, Wellingborough | 669 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 97 - 99 Kingsway, Wellingborough | 698 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Store And Petrol, 260 Northampton Road | 835 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Croyland Park MANNOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| Weavers Leisure Centre WEAVERS SPORTS CENTRE WEAVERS SPORTS CENTRE WEAVERS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 679 yd |
| Wellingborough Swimming Pool (Closed) Croyland Road | swimming pool | 824 yd |
| Bassetts Close (Closed) West Villa Road | grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.