Priory Road is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 2JU 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 Priory Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 2JN, NN8 2PA, NN8 2LJ, NN8 2PF, NN8 2JT, NN8 2PE, NN8 2PB, NN8 2LL, NN8 2JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN8 2JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.4% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 36.5% | 39.5% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 41.1% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 10.1% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 44.2% | 46.4% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 32.4% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 14.6% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 22.6% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 14.5% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 19% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 16.5% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 20.2% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 8.6% | 4% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 91.8% | 84% | -7.8% | 81.4% | 2.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 76.1% 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 | 85.9% | 76.1% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 15.5% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 76.1% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 15.2% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 1.2% | -5.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.1% | 76.7% | -19.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 8.2% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priory Road was 60.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.9% lower than the Croyland and Swanspool average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Priory Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Croyland and Swanspool and the 512th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 209 Priory Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-04-04 | £209,686 |
| 213 Priory Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-02-12 | £222,065 |
| 212 Priory Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-07-26 | £175,540 |
| 237 Priory Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-04-08 | £194,792 |
| 237 Priory Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2017-11-30 | £180,297 |
NN8 2JU 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 | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Academy Dulley Avenue , NN8 2PS | 2out of 4 | 571 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Primary School Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 2out of 4 | 572 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Henshaw Road , NN8 2BE | - not rated | 850 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England School St Barnabas Street , NN8 3HB | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy Westfield Road , NN8 3HD | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 4out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wollaston School Irchester Road , Wollaston NN29 7PH | 3out of 4 | 5,265 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 667 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 1,070 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 | 2,207 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 | 889 yd | |
| Yumeijin | 58 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 948 yd | |
| Beth's | 49 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 960 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | 32 London Road, Wellingborough | 975 yd | |
| Caffe Pausa | 20 London Road, Wellingborough | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | 88 Doddington Road, Wellingborough | 160 yd | |
| Coach And Horses | 17 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 922 yd | |
| Old Grammarians Club | 46 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 948 yd | |
| Wellingborough Town Football Club | 83 London Road, Wellingborough | 975 yd | |
| Ye Golden Lion | 19 Sheep Street, Wellingborough | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Atlantic Fish And Chips | 127-129 Doddington Road, Wellingborough | 365 yd | |
| Yong Sheng Chinese Takeaway | 1A Abbey Road, Wellingborough | 481 yd | |
| Wok With U | 8 Berrymoor Court, Wellingborough | 561 yd | |
| Yuan Chinese Takeaway | 23 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 858 yd | |
| Heung Yang | 32-32A Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 97 - 99 Kingsway, Wellingborough | 385 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 22 London Road, Wellingborough | 975 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | 2 - 5 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wellingborough Swimming Pool (Closed) Croyland Road | swimming pool | 407 yd |
| Wrenn Academy (Doddington Road Site) DODDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 438 yd |
| Wrenn Academy (Rose Acre Playing Fields) DODDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Croyland Park MANNOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Friars Academy FRIARS CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Warwick Academy DULLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Wrenn Academy (London Road Site) WRENN SCHOOL ACADEMY WRENN SCHOOL ACADEMY LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 839 yd |
| Swanspool Gardens SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PARADE | tennis courts | 942 yd |
| Wellingborough School LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 993 yd |
| Bassetts Close (Closed) West Villa Road | grass pitches | 1,014 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 | 46.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.