Grove Street is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 3HW 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 Grove Street, Wellingborough, NN8 3HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 3HF, NN8 3FN, NN8 3HN, NN8 3HH, NN8 3HQ, NN8 3JX, NN8 3HP, NN8 3HA, NN8 3HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN8 3HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.9% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.1% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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% | 39.2% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 36.9% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 14.3% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.2% | 46.1% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 38.3% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 9.9% | -7.8% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 21% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 12.7% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 17% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 15.3% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 24.7% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 6.6% | 4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 87% | 84.6% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 74.8% 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 | 81.7% | 74.8% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 16.4% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 75.8% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 3.3% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 8.7% | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Street was 44.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.5% lower than the Brickhill and Queensway average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Grove Street has the 27th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Brickhill and Queensway and the 385th lowest crime rate of 1,075 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Grove Street, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2026-04-23 | £182,500 |
| 1 Grove Street, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2025-05-09 | £205,108 |
| 28 Grove Street, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2024-11-22 | £195,753 |
| 49 Grove Street, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2024-07-12 | £338,771 |
| 20 Grove Street, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-04-28 | £229,309 |
NN8 3HW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 382 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas Church of England School St Barnabas Street , NN8 3HB | 3out of 4 | 180 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England School St Barnaba's Street , NN8 3HB | - not rated | 180 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy Westfield Road , NN8 3HD | - not rated | 248 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior School Westfield Road , NN8 3HD | - not rated | 248 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Junior School Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | - not rated | 365 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 | 648 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers School Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | - not rated | 648 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton School The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | - not rated | 1,269 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 | 416 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield School Friars Close , NN8 2LA | - not rated | 768 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars School Friars Close , NN8 2LA | - not rated | 830 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Friars School Friars Close , NN8 2LA | - not rated | 830 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA | 4out of 4 | 830 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Protap Restaurant | 2A Northampton Road, Wellingborough | 202 yd | |
| Yumeijin | 58 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 510 yd | |
| Beth's | 49 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 550 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 10 High Street, Wellingborough | 604 yd | |
| Caribbean Flava | 16 High Street, Wellingborough | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afro Caribbean Centre | Community Centre, 27-29 Rock Street | 502 yd | |
| Old Grammarians Club | 46 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 510 yd | |
| Coach And Horses | 17 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 544 yd | |
| The Little Ale House | 14A High Street, Wellingborough | 604 yd | |
| The Queens Head | Queens Head, 49 Broad Green | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sams Takeaway | 54B Northampton Road, Wellingborough | 213 yd | |
| Yuan Chinese Takeaway | 23 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 305 yd | |
| Heung Yang | 32-32A Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 305 yd | |
| Nemo's Fish Bar | 31A Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 305 yd | |
| Curry Favor | 12A High Street, Wellingborough | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | 2 - 5 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 667 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 54 - 55 Cheese Lane, Market Street | 969 yd | |
| Big Europe | 22 - 24 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 1,047 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 97 - 99 Kingsway, Wellingborough | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bassetts Close (Closed) West Villa Road | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Wellingborough Swimming Pool (Closed) Croyland Road | swimming pool | 636 yd |
| Weavers Leisure Centre WEAVERS SPORTS CENTRE WEAVERS SPORTS CENTRE WEAVERS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 704 yd |
| Wellingborough Bowling Club HATTON STREET | indoor bowls | 769 yd |
| Croyland Park MANNOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Friars Academy FRIARS CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 830 yd |
| Wrenn Academy (Doddington Road Site) DODDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Fit4Less (Wellingborough) CORN LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,012 yd |
| Wellingborough Town Cricket Club REDWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,031 yd |
| Bodyworks Gym 31B 31B ALMA STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,046 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 | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| 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 | 59.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.