Abbey Road is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 2JW 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 Abbey Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 2JP, NN8 2JS, NN8 2JY, NN8 2JN, NN8 2JT, NN8 2JU, NN8 2LB, NN8 2JR, NN8 2JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN8 2JW 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 Abbey 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.
Abbey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Abbey Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-09-05 | £235,000 |
| 69 Abbey Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2025-09-01 | £248,000 |
| 61 Abbey Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2025-01-31 | £232,636 |
| 31 Abbey Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-12-12 | £226,687 |
| 25 Abbey Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2024-08-28 | £243,333 |
NN8 2JW 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 | 444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croyland Primary School Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 2out of 4 | 464 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England School St Barnabas Street , NN8 3HB | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick Academy Dulley Avenue , NN8 2PS | 2out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Henshaw Road , NN8 2BE | - not rated | 911 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy Westfield Road , NN8 3HD | 3out of 4 | 929 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 | 786 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 4out of 4 | 1,667 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wollaston School Irchester Road , Wollaston NN29 7PH | 3out of 4 | 5,446 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 | 437 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 905 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 | 1,953 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 | 677 yd | |
| Yumeijin | 58 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 689 yd | |
| Beth's | 49 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 698 yd | |
| Murati's Pizzeria Ristorante | 5 - 8 Burystead Place, Wellingborough | 742 yd | |
| Cuppa Coffee | 4 Silver Street, Wellingborough | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | 88 Doddington Road, Wellingborough | 378 yd | |
| Coach And Horses | 17 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 660 yd | |
| Old Grammarians Club | 46 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 689 yd | |
| Ye Golden Lion | 19 Sheep Street, Wellingborough | 746 yd | |
| The Horseshoe | Public House, 36 Sheep Street | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yong Sheng Chinese Takeaway | 1A Abbey Road, Wellingborough | 216 yd | |
| Blue Atlantic Fish And Chips | 127-129 Doddington Road, Wellingborough | 600 yd | |
| Yuan Chinese Takeaway | 23 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 628 yd | |
| Heung Yang | 32-32A Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 628 yd | |
| Nemo's Fish Bar | 31A Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 97 - 99 Kingsway, Wellingborough | 597 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | 2 - 5 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 722 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 54 - 55 Cheese Lane, Market Street | 906 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 22 London Road, Wellingborough | 918 yd | |
| Big Europe | 22 - 24 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wrenn Academy (Doddington Road Site) DODDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 201 yd |
| Wellingborough Swimming Pool (Closed) Croyland Road | swimming pool | 201 yd |
| Friars Academy FRIARS CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 386 yd |
| Wrenn Academy (Rose Acre Playing Fields) DODDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 406 yd |
| Croyland Park MANNOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Wrenn Academy (London Road Site) WRENN SCHOOL ACADEMY WRENN SCHOOL ACADEMY LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 682 yd |
| Swanspool Gardens SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PARADE | tennis courts | 719 yd |
| Bassetts Close (Closed) West Villa Road | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Wellingborough School LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 809 yd |
| Fit4Less (Wellingborough) CORN LANE | health and fitness suite | 864 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| 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 | 150.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.