Cowper Road is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 3NN 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 Cowper Road, Wellingborough, NN8 3NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 3NU, NN8 3SD, NN8 3NW, NN8 3NL, NN8 3RG, NN8 3NS, NN8 3NP, NN8 3NR, NN8 3NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN8 3NN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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 | 54.4% | 55.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 45.6% | 44.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 | 25.4% | 35.1% | 9.7% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 38.6% | -9.6% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 12.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 12.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
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 | 33.3% | 39.9% | 6.6% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 32.2% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 20.6% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
In the area around NN8 3NN this area, 29.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 12.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.6% | 29.2% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 19% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 15.5% | 5.2% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 7.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 12.8% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 12.8% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -21.0% |
| Other | 11.2% | 3.5% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 1.1% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 88.1% | 79.6% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 77.7% 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 | 88.1% | 77.7% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 17% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 76.9% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.7% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0.7% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.8% | 76.7% | -17.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 26.8% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowper Road was 94.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.0% lower than the Brickhill and Queensway average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cowper Road has the 46th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Brickhill and Queensway and the 316th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Cowper Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-09-27 | £228,091 |
| 102 Cowper Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-06-21 | £232,408 |
| 28 Cowper Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-04-24 | £225,816 |
| 11 Cowper Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-05-27 | £290,335 |
| 31 Cowper Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-03-02 | £192,605 |
NN8 3NN 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,222 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 2,780 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin Infant School Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | - not rated | 336 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Academy Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | 2out of 4 | 341 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olympic Primary Olympic Way , NN8 3QA | 2out of 4 | 574 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Henshaw Road , NN8 2BE | - not rated | 945 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Primary School Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 2out of 4 | 1,195 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 | 547 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 4out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,368 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 | 1,929 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 2,439 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 | 2,833 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 | 778 yd | |
| Starbucks | 1 - 3 Rossetti Close, Wellingborough | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden House | 3 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 536 yd | |
| Pink Dolphin Fish And Chips | 2 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 641 yd | |
| Kun Yi House | 26 Swinburne Road, Wellingborough | 677 yd | |
| Grill Express | 28 Swinburne Road, Wellingborough | 677 yd | |
| Swedish Kitchen | 196 Northampton Road, Wellingborough | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 51 Queensway, Wellingborough | 347 yd | |
| Co-Op Welcome | 10 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 536 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Store And Petrol, 260 Northampton Road | 981 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weavers Leisure Centre WEAVERS SPORTS CENTRE WEAVERS SPORTS CENTRE WEAVERS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 328 yd |
| Glamis Hall GOLDSMITH ROAD | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Wellingborough) 1-2 1-2 WALLIS CLOSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,077 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 | 73.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.