Windsor Road is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 2LZ 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 Windsor Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 2NA, NN8 2NB, NN8 2PN, NN8 2PW, NN8 2NF, NN8 2PP, NN8 2QB, NN8 2NQ, NN8 2PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN8 2LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 51.1% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48.9% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 41.9% | 35.7% | -6.2% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 50.5% | 6.2% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 6.4% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 56.7% | 52.3% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 35.3% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 9.3% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 18.3% | 17.4% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 11.3% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 15.2% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.6% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 30.9% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 9.3% | 8.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 80.5% | 74.3% | -6.2% | 81.4% | -7.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 74.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 74.7% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 13.1% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 74.3% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 14.1% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 5.3% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 1.9% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 7.2% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 9% | 1.7% | 7.3% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windsor Road was 32.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.2% lower than the Croyland and Swanspool average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windsor Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Croyland and Swanspool and the 248th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169 Windsor Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2024-10-02 | £232,232 |
| 165 Windsor Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-05-13 | £241,946 |
| 155 Windsor Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2021-02-10 | £204,860 |
| 142 Windsor Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2020-08-24 | £357,010 |
| 169 Windsor Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-05-15 | £227,322 |
NN8 2LZ 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 | 134 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,392 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 2,923 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 | 312 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Henshaw Road , NN8 2BE | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Primary School Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 2out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Doddington Primary Church Lane , Great Doddington NN29 7TR | 3out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England School St Barnabas Street , NN8 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 2,124 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 4out of 4 | 2,800 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wollaston School Irchester Road , Wollaston NN29 7PH | 3out of 4 | 4,567 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 | 1,462 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 1,689 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 | 2,996 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 | 886 yd | |
| NIC Services Group Limited | 27 - 35 Whitworth Way, Wellingborough | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Miller (Wellingborough) Ltd | 1 Millers Lane, Wellingborough | 283 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 88 Doddington Road, Wellingborough | 769 yd | |
| The Priory | Public House, 30 Bourton Way | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Atlantic Fish And Chips | 127-129 Doddington Road, Wellingborough | 559 yd | |
| Wok With U | 8 Berrymoor Court, Wellingborough | 645 yd | |
| KFC | 25 Turnells Mill Lane, Wellingborough | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 97 - 99 Kingsway, Wellingborough | 777 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warwick Academy DULLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 342 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.