Stanwell Way is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 3DD is located in the Brickhill and Queensway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stanwell Way, Wellingborough, NN8 3DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 3DB, NN8 3DH, NN8 3DE, NN8 3DN, NN8 3DL, NN8 3DW, NN8 3DJ, NN8 3RD, NN8 3DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN8 3DD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49% | 49.5% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 19.7% | 26.1% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 50% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 11.8% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 14.1% | 10.3% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 | 31.5% | 35.8% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -12.6% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 37.8% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 23.9% | 22.8% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.8% | 27.6% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 13.1% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 12.4% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 10% | 8% | -2.0% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 16.7% | 8.5% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 18.5% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.6% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.5% | 86.6% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 83.1% 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 | 91.7% | 83.1% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 10.4% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 83.3% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 1.6% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.1% | 37.2% | -11.1% |
| Christian | 62.5% | 46.2% | 16.3% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanwell Way was 77.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.9% lower than the Brickhill and Queensway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stanwell Way has the 41st lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Brickhill and Queensway and the 409th highest crime rate of 1,075 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Stanwell Way, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2024-07-08 | £277,605 |
| 82 Stanwell Way, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-03-03 | £281,740 |
| 76 Stanwell Way, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2022-01-21 | £280,351 |
| 93 Stanwell Way, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-06-25 | £360,035 |
| 78 Stanwell Way, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2021-06-23 | £276,414 |
NN8 3DD 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 3DD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 3,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin Junior School Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | - not rated | 275 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Junior School Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | - not rated | 275 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Infant School & Nursery Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | - not rated | 374 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Infant School Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Academy Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers School Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | - not rated | 979 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Lea School Doddington Road , NN8 2NJ | - not rated | 2,244 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | - not rated | 2,485 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,485 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlawn School Spring Gardens , NN8 2AA | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield School Friars Close , NN8 2LA | - not rated | 2,014 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars School Friars Close , NN8 2LA | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Friars School Friars Close , NN8 2LA | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA | 4out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | 1 - 3 Rossetti Close, Wellingborough | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilby Working Mens Club | 41 Main Road, Wilby | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swedish Kitchen | 196 Northampton Road, Wellingborough | 487 yd | |
| Kun Yi House | 26 Swinburne Road, Wellingborough | 548 yd | |
| Grill Express | 28 Swinburne Road, Wellingborough | 548 yd | |
| Golden House | 3 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 51 Queensway, Wellingborough | 281 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Store And Petrol, 260 Northampton Road | 506 yd | |
| Co-Op Welcome | 10 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weavers Leisure Centre WEAVERS SPORTS CENTRE WEAVERS SPORTS CENTRE WEAVERS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 801 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Wellingborough) 1-2 1-2 WALLIS CLOSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 895 yd |
| Glamis Hall GOLDSMITH ROAD | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Wilby Playing Field MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 944 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 | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.