Northampton Road, Wellingborough, NN8 3LS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN8 3LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.2%	50.9%	-0.3%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	48.8%	49.1%	0.3%	49.0%	0.1%

Partnership Status

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	20.4%	31.9%	11.5%	37.9%	-6.0%
Married: Opposite sex	56%	49%	-7.0%	44.2%	4.8%
Separated	0.8%	3.8%	3.0%	2.2%	1.6%
Divorced	13.6%	8.7%	-4.9%	9.1%	-0.4%
Widowed	9.2%	6.5%	-2.7%	6.1%	0.4%

Health

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	36.1%	43.7%	7.6%	48.4%	-4.7%
Good health	39.8%	32%	-7.8%	33.6%	-1.6%
Fair health	19.1%	15.8%	-3.3%	12.7%	3.1%
Bad health	4%	7.9%	3.9%	4.0%	3.9%
Very bad health	1%	0.6%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	25.2%	21.3%	-3.9%	18.2%	3.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.2%	12.2%	-1.0%	9.6%	2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16%	15.6%	-0.4%	13.4%	2.2%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	10.6%	5.8%	5.3%	5.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	15.2%	3.2%	16.9%	-1.7%
Degree or Similar	23.2%	24%	0.8%	33.8%	-9.8%
Other	5.6%	1.1%	-4.5%	2.8%	-1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.6% 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%	0.6%	0.6%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	4.3%	8.9%	4.6%	3.1%	5.8%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	1%	1.9%	0.9%	2.5%	-0.6%
Black Caribbean	1%	2.2%	1.2%	1.0%	1.2%
Other Black	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.8%	0.8%
Mixed White and African	2%	0%	-2.0%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.3%	0.6%	-1.7%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	88.6%	82.6%	-6.0%	81.4%	1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.1% 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	91.6%	84.1%	-7.5%	83.2%	0.9%
European Union	2.3%	6.4%	4.1%	6.1%	0.3%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	3%	4.8%	1.8%	2.7%	2.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	3.8%	2.5%	5.6%	-1.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	1%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.6%	82.2%	-6.4%	83.2%	-1.0%
10+ Years	0.3%	10.6%	10.3%	9.8%	0.8%
5-10 Years	0%	3.1%	3.1%	2.9%	0.2%
2-5 Years	0.7%	2.5%	1.8%	2.2%	0.3%
Less than 2 years	10.4%	1.6%	-8.8%	1.9%	-0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.1%	76.7%	-3.6%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Poland	3.5%	1.3%	2.2%
Romania	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	2.5%	1.2%	1.3%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	16.5%	13.5%	3.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.2%	37.2%	-2.0%
Christian	49.2%	46.2%	3.0%
Hindu	6.7%	1.7%	5.0%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	8.3%	6.0%	2.3%

Safety

Is Northampton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northampton Road was 65.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.2% lower than the Brickhill and Queensway average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Northampton Road has the 40th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Brickhill and Queensway and the 486th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,400

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in NN8 3LS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Northampton Road are based on 289 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Northamptonshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Northampton Road, Wellingborough, NN8 3LS

Estimated Average Property Prices for NN8 3LS

Average Price
£357,819

Semi-Detached
£345,803

Terraced
£253,797

Detached
£594,984

Flats/Maisonettes
£177,085

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Northampton Road

Average Price
£488,746

Semi-Detached
£381,336

Terraced
£258,849

Detached
£575,227

Flats/Maisonettes
£147,485

Other
£8,116,457

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Northampton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 1 63 Northampton Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£150,000	2025-09-19	£150,000
Flat 4 63 Northampton Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£132,500	2025-07-08	£132,638
Flat 15 63 Northampton Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£148,000	2025-03-31	£148,000
Flat 14 63 Northampton Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£157,000	2024-09-04	£157,821
Flat 9 63 Northampton Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£157,000	2024-07-26	£157,986

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NN8 3LS

Employment

NN8 3LS 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NN8 3LS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	85
Retired	79
Part-Time Employee	37
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Looking after home or family	11
Self-Employed	9
Unemployed	9
Other	8
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Manufacturing	21
Education	18
Construction	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Administrative and support service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX	4out of 4	501 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB	3out of 4	2,315 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Henshaw Road , NN8 2BE	- not rated	390 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Croyland Primary School Croyland Road , NN8 2AX	2out of 4	467 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Barnabas Church of England School St Barnabas Street , NN8 3HB	3out of 4	752 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy Westfield Road , NN8 3HD	3out of 4	762 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ruskin Infant School Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG	- not rated	963 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH	3out of 4	502 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ	3out of 4	1,661 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP	4out of 4	1,817 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA	4out of 4	1,231 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX	- not rated	1,747 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	2,378 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
UK Protap Restaurant	2A Northampton Road, Wellingborough	630 yd
Yumeijin	58 Oxford Street, Wellingborough	955 yd
Beth's	49 Oxford Street, Wellingborough	995 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Old Grammarians Club	46 Oxford Street, Wellingborough	955 yd
Coach And Horses	17 Oxford Street, Wellingborough	976 yd
Afro Caribbean Centre	Community Centre, 27-29 Rock Street	1,014 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sams Takeaway	54B Northampton Road, Wellingborough	299 yd
Swedish Kitchen	196 Northampton Road, Wellingborough	699 yd
Yuan Chinese Takeaway	23 Oxford Street, Wellingborough	721 yd
Heung Yang	32-32A Oxford Street, Wellingborough	721 yd
Nemo's Fish Bar	31A Oxford Street, Wellingborough	721 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	51 Queensway, Wellingborough	704 yd
Morrisons Daily	97 - 99 Kingsway, Wellingborough	856 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Store And Petrol, 260 Northampton Road	1,053 yd
Co-Op Welcome	10 Olympic Way, Wellingborough	1,082 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Weavers Leisure Centre WEAVERS SPORTS CENTRE WEAVERS SPORTS CENTRE WEAVERS ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	489 yd
Croyland Park MANNOCK ROAD	grass pitches	514 yd
Wellingborough Swimming Pool (Closed) Croyland Road	swimming pool	752 yd
Bassetts Close (Closed) West Villa Road	grass pitches	827 yd
Wrenn Academy (Doddington Road Site) DODDINGTON ROAD	grass pitches	1,061 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	95.7%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	73.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	95.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.