Hornbeam Close is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 3GF is located in the Brickhill and Queensway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hornbeam Close, Wellingborough, NN8 3GF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 3GP, NN8 3GB, NN8 3GD, NN8 3GE, NN8 3GG, NN8 3GN, NN8 3GJ, NN8 3GA, NN8 3JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN8 3GF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 54.7% | 48.5% | -6.2% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 45.3% | 51.5% | 6.2% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 3GF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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 | 29.5% | 29.8% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 52.6% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.4% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 7.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 48.6% | 50.8% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 31.2% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 11.7% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 18.1% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 12.6% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 13% | -8.4% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 24.7% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 22.3% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.7% | 0.8% | -3.9% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 83.8% | 85.3% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
In this area, 78.4% 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% | 78.4% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| European Union | 4% | 13.1% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 78.4% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 12.7% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hornbeam Close was 26.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.4% lower than the Brickhill and Queensway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hornbeam Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Brickhill and Queensway and the 178th lowest crime rate of 1,075 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Hornbeam Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £398,000 | 2025-01-21 | £408,279 |
| 3 Hornbeam Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-11-08 | £350,196 |
| 3 Hornbeam Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2020-04-03 | £330,924 |
| 10 Hornbeam Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £269,995 | 2017-04-19 | £375,497 |
| 8 Hornbeam Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2012-12-03 | £285,512 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy Westfield Road , NN8 3HD | - not rated | 432 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior School Westfield Road , NN8 3HD | - not rated | 432 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England School St Barnabas Street , NN8 3HB | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England School St Barnaba's Street , NN8 3HB | - not rated | 625 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Primary School Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Community school | 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 | 393 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers School Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | - not rated | 393 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton School The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 932 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield School Friars Close , NN8 2LA | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars School Friars Close , NN8 2LA | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Friars School Friars Close , NN8 2LA | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA | 4out of 4 | 1,356 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitz & Bites Catering - Langdale Court | Langdale Court, 151 Windermere Drive | 578 yd | |
| UK Protap Restaurant | 2A Northampton Road, Wellingborough | 739 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 10 High Street, Wellingborough | 895 yd | |
| Caribbean Flava | 16 High Street, Wellingborough | 900 yd | |
| Waffle Lounge | 28 High Street, Wellingborough | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afro Caribbean Centre | Community Centre, 27-29 Rock Street | 719 yd | |
| Wellingborough Bowling Club | Hatton Street, Wellingborough | 726 yd | |
| Wellingborough Cricket Club | Cricket Club, 16 Redwell Road | 767 yd | |
| The Queens Head | Queens Head, 49 Broad Green | 770 yd | |
| The Little Ale House | 14A High Street, Wellingborough | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sams Takeaway | 54B Northampton Road, Wellingborough | 616 yd | |
| Pink Dolphin Fish And Chips | 2 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 635 yd | |
| Golden House | 3 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 692 yd | |
| Yuan Chinese Takeaway | 23 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 823 yd | |
| Heung Yang | 32-32A Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Welcome | 10 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 692 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | 2 - 5 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weavers Leisure Centre WEAVERS SPORTS CENTRE WEAVERS SPORTS CENTRE WEAVERS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| Wellingborough Bowling Club HATTON STREET | indoor bowls | 642 yd |
| Wellingborough Town Cricket Club REDWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Bassetts Close (Closed) West Villa Road | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Glamis Hall GOLDSMITH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.14 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.