Harrison Close is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 3JW 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 Harrison Close, Wellingborough, NN8 3JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 3JN, NN8 3JJ, NN8 3JL, NN8 3JH, NN8 3JP, NN8 3GD, NN8 3GE, NN8 3TS, NN8 3TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN8 3JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.8% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.2% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 3JW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% 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 | 18.3% | 21.7% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 53.7% | -9.8% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 14% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 32.7% | 44.2% | 11.5% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 32.8% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 16.3% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 28.1% | 25.4% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 13.2% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 13.2% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.4% | 8.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 15.4% | 8.2% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 20.2% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.2% | 86.2% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 80% 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 | 92.1% | 80% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 9.8% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 79.5% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 3.7% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harrison Close was 197.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.0% higher than the Brickhill and Queensway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harrison Close has the 17th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Brickhill and Queensway and the 97th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Harrison Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-11-28 | £291,744 |
| 6 Harrison Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2012-10-30 | £282,440 |
| 2 Harrison Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2000-08-11 | £269,958 |
| 4 Harrison Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £48,995 | 1998-09-23 | £265,089 |
| 6 Harrison Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £55,500 | 1997-12-05 | £326,023 |
NN8 3JW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3JW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| 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 | 1,012 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 2,220 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Primary Olympic Way , NN8 3QA | 2out of 4 | 650 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy Westfield Road , NN8 3HD | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England School St Barnabas Street , NN8 3HB | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Infant School Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | - not rated | 932 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Academy Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | 2out of 4 | 936 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 | 198 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 4out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,592 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 2,069 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 | 2,268 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitz & Bites Catering - Langdale Court | Langdale Court, 151 Windermere Drive | 500 yd | |
| UK Protap Restaurant | 2A Northampton Road, Wellingborough | 836 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 10 High Street, Wellingborough | 1,089 yd | |
| Caribbean Flava | 16 High Street, Wellingborough | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afro Caribbean Centre | Community Centre, 27-29 Rock Street | 921 yd | |
| Wellingborough Bowling Club | Hatton Street, Wellingborough | 971 yd | |
| The Queens Head | Queens Head, 49 Broad Green | 997 yd | |
| Wellingborough Cricket Club | Cricket Club, 16 Redwell Road | 1,010 yd | |
| The Little Ale House | 14A High Street, Wellingborough | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Dolphin Fish And Chips | 2 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 494 yd | |
| Golden House | 3 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 513 yd | |
| Sams Takeaway | 54B Northampton Road, Wellingborough | 604 yd | |
| Yuan Chinese Takeaway | 23 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 933 yd | |
| Heung Yang | 32-32A Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Welcome | 10 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 513 yd | |
| Tesco | 51 Queensway, 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 | 355 yd |
| Glamis Hall GOLDSMITH ROAD | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Wellingborough Bowling Club HATTON STREET | indoor bowls | 888 yd |
| Bassetts Close (Closed) West Villa Road | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Wellingborough Town Cricket Club REDWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 970 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 | 47.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.