Stanwell Way is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 3DL 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 3DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 3DW, NN8 3DJ, NN8 3EG, NN8 3DN, NN8 3EQ, NN8 3DB, NN8 3DD, NN8 3RH, NN8 3RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN8 3DL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 52.2% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 45.3% | 47.8% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 28.2% | 29.8% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 50% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 9.7% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 7.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 33% | 39.2% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 42% | 33.6% | -8.4% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 20.9% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.9% | 26.9% | -12.0% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 15.1% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.6% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 11.8% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.7% | 20.2% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 6.8% | 5% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 93.5% | 81.1% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -0.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 71.7% 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 | 87% | 71.7% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 17.5% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 11.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 6.4% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 71.7% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 17.2% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.7% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.3% | 76.7% | -15.4% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 10.7% | 1.3% | 9.4% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 61.7% | 46.2% | 15.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanwell Way was 158.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.6% higher than the Brickhill and Queensway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stanwell Way has the 22nd highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Brickhill and Queensway and the 145th highest crime rate of 1,075 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Stanwell Way, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2025-09-15 | £242,512 |
| 101 Stanwell Way, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-07-24 | £266,034 |
| 117 Stanwell Way, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-02-12 | £229,726 |
| 109 Stanwell Way, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-03-05 | £234,834 |
| 96 Stanwell Way, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2019-05-24 | £268,336 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NN8 3DL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 3,067 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 | 91 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Junior School Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | - not rated | 91 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Infant School & Nursery Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | - not rated | 201 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Infant School Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | 3out of 4 | 201 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Academy Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | 3out of 4 | 208 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 | 858 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers School Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | - not rated | 858 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Lea School Doddington Road , NN8 2NJ | - not rated | 2,354 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 3out of 4 | 2,482 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton School The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | - not rated | 2,482 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlawn School Spring Gardens , NN8 2AA | - not rated | 1,733 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield School Friars Close , NN8 2LA | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars School Friars Close , NN8 2LA | - not rated | 2,068 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Friars School Friars Close , NN8 2LA | - not rated | 2,068 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA | 4out of 4 | 2,068 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 | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kun Yi House | 26 Swinburne Road, Wellingborough | 430 yd | |
| Grill Express | 28 Swinburne Road, Wellingborough | 430 yd | |
| Swedish Kitchen | 196 Northampton Road, Wellingborough | 617 yd | |
| Golden House | 3 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 873 yd | |
| Pink Dolphin Fish And Chips | 2 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 51 Queensway, Wellingborough | 258 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Store And Petrol, 260 Northampton Road | 692 yd | |
| Co-Op Welcome | 10 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weavers Leisure Centre WEAVERS SPORTS CENTRE WEAVERS SPORTS CENTRE WEAVERS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| Glamis Hall GOLDSMITH ROAD | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Wellingborough) 1-2 1-2 WALLIS CLOSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 819 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 | 50.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.