Queensway is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 3SD 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 Queensway, Wellingborough, NN8 3SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 3RG, NN8 3NN, NN8 3SR, NN8 3RQ, NN8 3RH, NN8 3SB, NN8 3NU, NN8 3NL, NN8 3EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN8 3SD, 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 3SD 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 Queensway was 100.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.4% lower than the Brickhill and Queensway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Queensway has the 39th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Brickhill and Queensway and the 298th highest crime rate of 1,075 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Queensway, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-11-26 | £274,508 |
| 118 Queensway, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-03-15 | £224,053 |
| 138 Queensway, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2007-12-19 | £192,890 |
| 124 Queensway, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,500 | 2006-06-08 | £258,915 |
| 128 Queensway, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2006-02-03 | £190,000 |
NN8 3SD 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 | 1,197 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 2,796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin Junior School Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | - not rated | 295 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Junior School Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | - not rated | 295 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Infant School & Nursery Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | - not rated | 314 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Infant School Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Academy Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | 3out of 4 | 320 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 | 564 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers School Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | - not rated | 564 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 3out of 4 | 2,186 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton School The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | - not rated | 2,186 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | - not rated | 2,349 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlawn School Spring Gardens , NN8 2AA | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield School Friars Close , NN8 2LA | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars School Friars Close , NN8 2LA | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Friars School Friars Close , NN8 2LA | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA | 4out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 824 yd | |
| Starbucks | 1 - 3 Rossetti Close, Wellingborough | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden House | 3 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 562 yd | |
| Kun Yi House | 26 Swinburne Road, Wellingborough | 566 yd | |
| Grill Express | 28 Swinburne Road, Wellingborough | 566 yd | |
| Pink Dolphin Fish And Chips | 2 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 676 yd | |
| Swedish Kitchen | 196 Northampton Road, Wellingborough | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 51 Queensway, Wellingborough | 337 yd | |
| Co-Op Welcome | 10 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 562 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Store And Petrol, 260 Northampton Road | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weavers Leisure Centre WEAVERS SPORTS CENTRE WEAVERS SPORTS CENTRE WEAVERS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 439 yd |
| Glamis Hall GOLDSMITH ROAD | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Wellingborough) 1-2 1-2 WALLIS CLOSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 967 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 | 73.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.