Hillside Road is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 4AN is located in the Finedon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hillside Road, Wellingborough, NN8 4AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 4AW, NN8 4AP, NN8 4AH, NN8 4AL, NN8 4AQ, NN8 4GD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN8 4AN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.3% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.7% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 4AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 30.6% | 43.2% | 12.6% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.3% | 37.7% | -12.6% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 12.5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 48.3% | 46.2% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 38.1% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 11.9% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 20.3% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 11.3% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 15.3% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 17.5% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 26.9% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 10.9% | 2.8% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 7.6% | 4.1% | -3.5% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 5.6% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 84.1% | 79.7% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 73.5% 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 | 79.1% | 73.5% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 14.6% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.7% | 73.1% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 16.4% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 4.3% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 2.4% | -6.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 11% | 1.3% | 9.7% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillside Road was 96.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 105.7% higher than the Earls Barton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillside Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Earls Barton and the 306th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Hillside Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-01-09 | £256,738 |
| 34 Hillside Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-07-22 | £220,209 |
| 32 Hillside Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2023-12-15 | £268,412 |
| 30 Hillside Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-09-19 | £281,501 |
| 18 Hillside Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-08-11 | £213,949 |
NN8 4AN 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 | 181 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 4out of 4 | 2,521 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Primary Academy Finedon Road , NN8 4NT | 2out of 4 | 641 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakway Academy Off Oakway , NN8 4SD | 2out of 4 | 889 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Infant School The Avenue , NN8 4ET | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery Castle Street , NN8 1LS | 2out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 4out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,058 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 2,673 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huxlow Science College Finedon Road , Irthlingborough NN9 5TY | 3out of 4 | 4,914 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan Gate Primary School -Two Sites and Satellite Rowan Gate Primary School , Finedon Road NN8 4NS | 4out of 4 | 542 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 1,916 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA | 4out of 4 | 2,084 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taster's Lounge - The Well | 127 Nest Farm Crescent, Wellingborough | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Locomotive | Locomotive Inn, 111 Finedon Road | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Nest | 19 Trojan Centre, Wellingborough | 825 yd | |
| Rock And Roe Limited | 105 Mill Road, Wellingborough | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 62 - 64 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 1,020 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 106A Gold Street, Wellingborough | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Diana'S Health And Fitness 109E 109E FINEDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 216 yd |
| Eastfield Park FINEDON ROAD | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Oakway Academy OAKWAY | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Trojan Gym (Closed) Trojan Centre | health and fitness suite | 903 yd |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy THE PYGHTLE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,052 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.