Sandringham Close is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 2EL is located in the Croyland and Swanspool electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandringham Close, Wellingborough, NN8 2EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 2HL, NN8 2HH, NN8 2JA, NN8 2HJ, NN8 2EJ, NN8 2HZ, NN8 2HA, NN8 2EG, NN8 2HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN8 2EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.7% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.3% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 29.5% | 34.6% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 50.2% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9% | 7.8% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 54.6% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 33.6% | -5.6% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 9.2% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 15.7% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.5% | 12.9% | -10.6% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 16.1% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 6.7% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 19.2% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 25.9% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3.5% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% 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% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 5.9% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 91.6% | 82.5% | -9.1% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 80.1% 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 | 90.7% | 80.1% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 9.9% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 79.9% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 9.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandringham Close was 38.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.4% lower than the Croyland and Swanspool average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandringham Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Croyland and Swanspool and the 343rd lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Sandringham Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-10-24 | £265,000 |
| 57 Sandringham Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-07-25 | £361,434 |
| 28 Sandringham Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-04-19 | £202,162 |
| 71 Sandringham Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-12-15 | £186,397 |
| 2 Sandringham Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-10-20 | £215,922 |
NN8 2EL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | 995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 2,936 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 | 509 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick Academy Dulley Avenue , NN8 2PS | 2out of 4 | 826 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Primary School Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 2out of 4 | 947 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Infant School Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Academy Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | 2out of 4 | 1,377 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 | 1,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 4out of 4 | 2,576 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 | 1,544 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 1,991 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 | 3,005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds, Enstone Court | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory | Public House, 30 Bourton Way | 603 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 88 Doddington Road, Wellingborough | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok With U | 8 Berrymoor Court, Wellingborough | 435 yd | |
| Swedish Kitchen | 196 Northampton Road, Wellingborough | 670 yd | |
| Blue Atlantic Fish And Chips | 127-129 Doddington Road, Wellingborough | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 97 - 99 Kingsway, Wellingborough | 540 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Store And Petrol, 260 Northampton Road | 802 yd | |
| Tesco | 51 Queensway, Wellingborough | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Croyland Park MANNOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Warwick Academy DULLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Wellingborough Swimming Pool (Closed) Croyland Road | swimming pool | 1,086 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 33.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 47.53 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 47.53 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.67 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.