Monks Way is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 2JZ 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 Monks Way, Wellingborough, NN8 2JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 2LA, NN8 2JR, NN8 2LB, NN8 2AG, NN8 2AF, NN8 2JG, NN8 2AQ, NN8 2JY, NN8 2JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN8 2JZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 50.7% | 49.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.4% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 18.1% | 32.3% | 14.2% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 44.7% | -12.3% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 11.9% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 14% | 7.5% | -6.5% | 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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.1% | 38.8% | 7.7% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 28.1% | -12.1% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 22.8% | 22.7% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 10.0% |
| Bad health | 5% | 7.3% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
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 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 21.5% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 19.3% | 5.3% | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 11.4% | 2.1% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 9.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 13.6% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 21.5% | -2.3% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92.7% | 82.3% | -10.4% | 81.4% | 0.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 83.8% 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 | 93.6% | 83.8% | -9.8% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 10.4% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 84.1% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 9.7% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Monks Way was 471.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 311.2% higher than the Brickhill and Queensway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Monks Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Brickhill and Queensway and the 22nd highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 226.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.2%.

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 Monks Way, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2018-11-21 | £213,730 |
| 3 Monks Way, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £216,100 | 2018-08-21 | £279,435 |
NN8 2JZ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NN8 2JZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 522 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas Church of England School St Barnabas Street , NN8 3HB | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Primary School Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 2out of 4 | 566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy Westfield Road , NN8 3HD | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery Castle Street , NN8 1LS | 2out of 4 | 943 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 665 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 4out of 4 | 1,342 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 | 224 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 737 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 | 1,626 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth's | 49 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 404 yd | |
| Murati's Pizzeria Ristorante | 5 - 8 Burystead Place, Wellingborough | 409 yd | |
| Yumeijin | 58 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 409 yd | |
| Cuppa Coffee | 4 Silver Street, Wellingborough | 443 yd | |
| Jennys Restaurant | 18 Silver Street, Wellingborough | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach And Horses | 17 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 369 yd | |
| Old Grammarians Club | 46 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 409 yd | |
| The Horseshoe | Public House, 36 Sheep Street | 428 yd | |
| Ye Golden Lion | 19 Sheep Street, Wellingborough | 435 yd | |
| Olde England | Public House, 13 - 14 Silver Street | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yong Sheng Chinese Takeaway | 1A Abbey Road, Wellingborough | 118 yd | |
| Pizza Castle | 23 Sheep Street, Wellingborough | 399 yd | |
| Wellingborough Kebab House | 24 Sheep Street, Wellingborough | 399 yd | |
| Kebab Empire | 11B Silver Street, Wellingborough | 443 yd | |
| Yuan Chinese Takeaway | 23 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | 2 - 5 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 401 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 54 - 55 Cheese Lane, Market Street | 574 yd | |
| Big Europe | 22 - 24 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 609 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 26 - 30 Victoria Road, Wellingborough | 807 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 22 London Road, Wellingborough | 908 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Friars Academy FRIARS CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 101 yd |
| Wrenn Academy (Doddington Road Site) DODDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 198 yd |
| Wellingborough Swimming Pool (Closed) Croyland Road | swimming pool | 319 yd |
| Swanspool Gardens SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PARADE | tennis courts | 465 yd |
| Wrenn Academy (Rose Acre Playing Fields) DODDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Fit4Less (Wellingborough) CORN LANE | health and fitness suite | 540 yd |
| Bassetts Close (Closed) West Villa Road | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Wrenn Academy (London Road Site) WRENN SCHOOL ACADEMY WRENN SCHOOL ACADEMY LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 559 yd |
| Wellingborough School LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 617 yd |
| Bodyworks Gym 31B 31B ALMA STREET | health and fitness suite | 772 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.