Kilnway is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 3TW 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 Kilnway, Wellingborough, NN8 3TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 3TN, NN8 3TH, NN8 3TL, NN8 3TX, NN8 3QE, NN8 3TJ, NN8 3TG, NN8 3QD, NN8 3NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN8 3TW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 50.5% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 45.3% | 49.5% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 3TW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% 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 | 40.9% | 50.8% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 28% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 14.4% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 3% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 36.6% | 43.8% | 7.2% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 45% | 37.6% | -7.4% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 14% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.2% | 26.9% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 18.9% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 9.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 15.5% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 12.5% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 16.7% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 11.4% | 1.5% | -9.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 7% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.2% | 4.9% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 5.9% | 6.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 6.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 73.1% | 67.7% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -13.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 79% 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% | 79% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 8.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 3.2% | -2.4% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.7% | 79.5% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 11.6% | 6.3% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 0.8% | -8.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.5% | 76.7% | -19.2% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 26.3% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kilnway was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Brickhill and Queensway average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 272 Kilnway, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2025-05-29 | £170,018 |
| 277 Kilnway, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2025-01-28 | £185,119 |
| 308 Kilnway, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-03-24 | £180,485 |
| 281 Kilnway, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-03-04 | £164,078 |
| 277 Kilnway, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £161,500 | 2022-01-06 | £165,284 |
NN8 3TW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in NN8 3TW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 2,619 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 | 293 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Infant School Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | - not rated | 634 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Academy Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | 2out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy Westfield Road , NN8 3HD | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Henshaw Road , NN8 2BE | - not rated | 1,196 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 | 489 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 4out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,403 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 | 1,962 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 2,453 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 | 2,665 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 | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden House | 3 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 198 yd | |
| Pink Dolphin Fish And Chips | 2 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 285 yd | |
| Kun Yi House | 26 Swinburne Road, Wellingborough | 860 yd | |
| Grill Express | 28 Swinburne Road, Wellingborough | 860 yd | |
| Sams Takeaway | 54B Northampton Road, Wellingborough | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Welcome | 10 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 198 yd | |
| Tesco | 51 Queensway, Wellingborough | 705 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weavers Leisure Centre WEAVERS SPORTS CENTRE WEAVERS SPORTS CENTRE WEAVERS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 406 yd |
| Glamis Hall GOLDSMITH ROAD | grass pitches | 449 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 | 192.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.