The Dale is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 3QL is located in the Brickhill and Queensway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Dale, Wellingborough, NN8 3QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 3UR, NN8 3QT, NN8 3XR, NN8 3LU, NN8 3UU, NN8 3LN, NN8 3XS, NN8 3LL, NN8 3ZS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN8 3QL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 47.5% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 52.5% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NN8 3QL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.2% | 42.6% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 36.8% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 12.4% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 6.7% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 40.6% | 44.7% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 43.4% | 37.4% | -6.0% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 15.2% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 19.4% | 4.0% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 11.8% | -8.8% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 13.3% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 22.7% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 22.7% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 12.3% | 4.3% | -8.0% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 87.8% | 86% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 66.8% 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 | 81.3% | 66.8% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| European Union | 13.9% | 25% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 18.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.3% | 66.5% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 14% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 11.7% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 6.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.2% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.4% | 76.7% | -14.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 11.2% | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Romania | 7.4% | 0.9% | 6.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Dale was 54.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.6% lower than the Brickhill and Queensway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Dale has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Brickhill and Queensway and the 515th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -92.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 The Dale, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-02-14 | £199,306 |
| 15 The Dale, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-09-29 | £260,954 |
| 15 The Dale, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £251,666 | 2023-08-25 | £257,804 |
| 5 The Dale, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2022-11-11 | £104,638 |
| 25 The Dale, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £165,500 | 2021-06-04 | £195,116 |
NN8 3QL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,913 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 3,035 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 | 306 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Academy Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | 2out of 4 | 891 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Infant School Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | - not rated | 896 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwell Primary School Barnwell Road , NN8 5LQ | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy Westfield Road , NN8 3HD | 3out of 4 | 1,658 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 | 1,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 4out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,977 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 | 2,539 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 3,018 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 | 3,073 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boohoo Group Plc - Baxterstorey | 1 - 19 Shaw Close, Wellingborough | 527 yd | |
| Bitz & Bites Catering - Langdale Court | Langdale Court, 151 Windermere Drive | 579 yd | |
| Starbucks | 1 - 3 Rossetti Close, Wellingborough | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden House | 3 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 437 yd | |
| Pink Dolphin Fish And Chips | 2 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 478 yd | |
| Kun Yi House | 26 Swinburne Road, Wellingborough | 847 yd | |
| Grill Express | 28 Swinburne Road, Wellingborough | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Welcome | 10 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 437 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glamis Hall GOLDSMITH ROAD | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Weavers Leisure Centre WEAVERS SPORTS CENTRE WEAVERS SPORTS CENTRE WEAVERS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 995 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Wellingborough) 1-2 1-2 WALLIS CLOSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,024 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 | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.