Oakley Drive is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 3JZ 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 Oakley Drive, Wellingborough, NN8 3JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 3JY, NN8 3LD, NN8 3LB, NN8 3LY, NN8 3LX, NN8 3LF, NN8 3LG, NN8 3LE, NN8 3LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN8 3JZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 52.8% | 53.7% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 47.2% | 46.3% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 3JZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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 | 24.8% | 30% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 52.7% | -8.4% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.1% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 7.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 41.6% | 45.4% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 32.3% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 17.8% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 22.3% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 13.5% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 15.6% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 17% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 24.1% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.1% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 17.2% | 21.6% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 18.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 71.3% | 71.6% | 0.3% | 81.4% | -9.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 75.4% 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 | 80.3% | 75.4% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 11.3% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 74.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 18.9% | 18.9% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 1.2% | -14.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 20.1% | 1.7% | 18.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakley Drive was 84.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.0% lower than the Brickhill and Queensway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakley Drive has the 44th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Brickhill and Queensway and the 372nd highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Oakley Drive, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-07-04 | £302,057 |
| 50 Oakley Drive, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-05-12 | £298,047 |
| 52 Oakley Drive, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-01-17 | £244,397 |
| 50 Oakley Drive, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2020-09-30 | £288,728 |
| 68 Oakley Drive, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2020-09-18 | £269,057 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 2,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Henshaw Road , NN8 2BE | - not rated | 554 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Infant School Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | - not rated | 687 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Academy Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | 2out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Primary School Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 2out of 4 | 753 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy Westfield Road , NN8 3HD | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 388 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 4out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,940 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 | 1,505 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 2,019 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 | 2,550 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Protap Restaurant | 2A Northampton Road, Wellingborough | 842 yd | |
| Bitz & Bites Catering - Langdale Court | Langdale Court, 151 Windermere Drive | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sams Takeaway | 54B Northampton Road, Wellingborough | 484 yd | |
| Swedish Kitchen | 196 Northampton Road, Wellingborough | 617 yd | |
| Golden House | 3 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 840 yd | |
| Pink Dolphin Fish And Chips | 2 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 901 yd | |
| Yuan Chinese Takeaway | 23 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 51 Queensway, Wellingborough | 460 yd | |
| Co-Op Welcome | 10 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 840 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Store And Petrol, 260 Northampton Road | 949 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weavers Leisure Centre WEAVERS SPORTS CENTRE WEAVERS SPORTS CENTRE WEAVERS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 250 yd |
| Croyland Park MANNOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Glamis Hall GOLDSMITH ROAD | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Bassetts Close (Closed) West Villa Road | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Wellingborough Swimming Pool (Closed) Croyland Road | swimming pool | 1,037 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 201.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.