Elizabeth Close is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 2JA is located in the Croyland and Swanspool electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elizabeth Close, Wellingborough, NN8 2JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 2HZ, NN8 2EL, NN8 2HH, NN8 2EJ, NN8 2HQ, NN8 2HJ, NN8 2HL, NN8 2HF, NN8 2HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN8 2JA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 47.3% | 49.7% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 52.7% | 50.3% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 2JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 33.9% | 48.3% | 14.4% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 35.8% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 10.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 3.9% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 49.1% | 42.4% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 39.4% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 14.6% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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 | 33.9% | 20.9% | -13.0% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 9.1% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 13.9% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 12.6% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 33% | 18.3% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 6.9% | 5.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 83.9% | 87.6% | 3.7% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 75.9% 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 | 84.2% | 75.9% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 17.1% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.5% | 75.7% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 15.3% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 0.3% | -8.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.2% | 76.7% | -16.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 7% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Romania | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elizabeth Close was 62.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.3% lower than the Croyland and Swanspool average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elizabeth Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Croyland and Swanspool and the 504th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Elizabeth Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2025-02-14 | £199,067 |
| 30 Elizabeth Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-06-21 | £188,816 |
| 10 Elizabeth Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-06-09 | £220,286 |
| 51 Elizabeth Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,050 | 2023-05-24 | £190,384 |
| 26 Elizabeth Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-11-02 | £185,549 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 4out of 4 | 935 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 2,889 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 | 409 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Primary School Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 2out of 4 | 886 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick Academy Dulley Avenue , NN8 2PS | 2out of 4 | 899 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Infant School Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Academy Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | 2out of 4 | 1,271 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 | 1,274 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 4out of 4 | 2,507 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 | 1,525 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 1,987 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 | 2,958 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 | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory | Public House, 30 Bourton Way | 713 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 88 Doddington Road, Wellingborough | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok With U | 8 Berrymoor Court, Wellingborough | 494 yd | |
| Swedish Kitchen | 196 Northampton Road, Wellingborough | 569 yd | |
| Blue Atlantic Fish And Chips | 127-129 Doddington Road, Wellingborough | 1,035 yd | |
| Sams Takeaway | 54B Northampton Road, Wellingborough | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 97 - 99 Kingsway, Wellingborough | 558 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Store And Petrol, 260 Northampton Road | 736 yd | |
| Tesco | 51 Queensway, Wellingborough | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Croyland Park MANNOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Warwick Academy DULLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Wellingborough Swimming Pool (Closed) Croyland Road | swimming pool | 1,050 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 | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.