Kilnway is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 3TX is located in the Brickhill and Queensway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 2015-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kilnway, Wellingborough, NN8 3TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 3QD, NN8 3TH, NN8 3TJ, NN8 3QE, NN8 3TU, NN8 3TW, NN8 3TT, NN8 3FS, NN8 3TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN8 3TX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.2% | 51.8% | 6.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 54.8% | 48.2% | -6.6% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 3TX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55% 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 | 55.7% | 55% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23% | 23.6% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 5.8% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 11.5% | -5.4% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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% | 42.1% | 8.8% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 34.4% | -5.5% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 15% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 14.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.2% | 21.7% | -15.5% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 16.9% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 14.8% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 21.7% | 13.0% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.7% | 14.8% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -19.0% |
| Other | 9.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 5% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 11% | 1.7% | -9.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7.9% | 4.6% | -3.3% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 72.4% | 75.8% | 3.4% | 81.4% | -5.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 74.9% 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 | 85.5% | 74.9% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 16.6% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 0.4% | -3.5% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.8% | 75.5% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 15.1% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 1.2% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.8% | 76.7% | -24.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 9% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 31.4% | 13.5% | 17.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kilnway was 260.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 126.9% higher than the Brickhill and Queensway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kilnway has the 10th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Brickhill and Queensway and the 52nd highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 152.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 Sylvanus House Kilnway, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-10-11 | £100,945 |
| Flat 13 Sylvanus House Kilnway, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2020-05-04 | £97,709 |
| 13 Sylvanus House Kilnway, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £56,500 | 2005-06-14 | £91,102 |
| 10 Sylvanus House Kilnway, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £18,000 | 2001-06-06 | £61,124 |
The percentage of student residents living in NN8 3TX 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 | 69 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 1,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 2,504 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 | 298 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Infant School Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | - not rated | 820 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Academy Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | 2out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy Westfield Road , NN8 3HD | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England School St Barnabas Street , NN8 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,239 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 | 509 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 4out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,390 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 | 1,952 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 2,428 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 | 2,548 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 | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Dolphin Fish And Chips | 2 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 145 yd | |
| Golden House | 3 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 158 yd | |
| Sams Takeaway | 54B Northampton Road, Wellingborough | 946 yd | |
| Kun Yi House | 26 Swinburne Road, Wellingborough | 1,023 yd | |
| Grill Express | 28 Swinburne Road, Wellingborough | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Welcome | 10 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 158 yd | |
| Tesco | 51 Queensway, Wellingborough | 885 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weavers Leisure Centre WEAVERS SPORTS CENTRE WEAVERS SPORTS CENTRE WEAVERS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 510 yd |
| Glamis Hall GOLDSMITH ROAD | grass pitches | 535 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 | 62.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.