Banbury Close is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 2LP is located in the Croyland and Swanspool electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Banbury Close, Wellingborough, NN8 2LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 2NW, NN8 2PX, NN8 2DR, NN8 2LH, NN8 2NU, NN8 2HW, NN8 2RT, NN8 2NT, NN8 2HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN8 2LP 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 | 52.6% | 51.7% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.3% | 0.9% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of NN8 2LP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.7% | 32.1% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61% | 53.1% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10.3% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 55% | 51.3% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 38.9% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 7.4% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 9.2% | 11.1% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.1% | 10.9% | -11.2% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 17% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 19.8% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 34.8% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 11.5% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 8.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 81.8% | 70.6% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -10.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 88.1% | 82.2% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 82.5% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 0.4% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Hindu | 10.7% | 1.7% | 9.0% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Banbury Close was 128.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.2% lower than the Croyland and Swanspool average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Banbury Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Croyland and Swanspool and the 192nd highest crime rate of 1,075 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Banbury Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2025-10-31 | £522,370 |
| 20 Banbury Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-09-16 | £320,000 |
| 21 Banbury Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £356,000 | 2022-04-06 | £375,274 |
| 24 Banbury Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2022-03-30 | £299,814 |
| 1 Banbury Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-09-24 | £400,762 |
NN8 2LP 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 student residents living in NN8 2LP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 164 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 3,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Primary School Dulley Avenue , NN8 2PS | - not rated | 463 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick Academy Dulley Avenue , NN8 2PS | - not rated | 463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick Academy Dulley Avenue , NN8 2PS | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Henshaw Road , NN8 2BE | 2out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Junior School Henshaw Road , NN8 2BE | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lea School Doddington Road , NN8 2NJ | - not rated | 896 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | - not rated | 1,971 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers School Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | - not rated | 1,990 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield School Friars Close , NN8 2LA | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars School Friars Close , NN8 2LA | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Friars School Friars Close , NN8 2LA | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA | 4out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlawn School Spring Gardens , NN8 2AA | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory | Public House, 30 Bourton Way | 86 yd | |
| The Miller (Wellingborough) Ltd | 1 Millers Lane, Wellingborough | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok With U | 8 Berrymoor Court, Wellingborough | 602 yd | |
| Blue Atlantic Fish And Chips | 127-129 Doddington Road, Wellingborough | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 97 - 99 Kingsway, Wellingborough | 813 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warwick Academy DULLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Croyland Park MANNOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,005 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 57.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 57.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.91 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.