Cannon Street is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 4DJ is located in the Croyland and Swanspool electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cannon Street, Wellingborough, NN8 4DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 1DN, NN8 4DH, NN8 4DN, NN8 4DW, NN8 1DS, NN8 1HH, NN8 1DJ, NN8 1DW, NN8 1PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN8 4DJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 47.4% | 48.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 52.6% | 51.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 4DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.7% 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 | 51.9% | 58.7% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 20.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.4% | 24.4% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -19.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 13.1% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 1.4% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 | 38.2% | 45.5% | 7.3% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 44.5% | 32.8% | -11.7% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 14.6% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23% | 23.4% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 9.3% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 15.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 15.9% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 25.2% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 10.3% | 5.1% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.8% 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 | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 81.3% | 66.8% | -14.5% | 81.4% | -14.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 4.5% |
| Other | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, just 48.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 48.8% | -25.2% | 83.2% | -34.4% |
| European Union | 14.7% | 34.5% | 19.8% | 6.1% | 28.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 4.8% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.6% | 48.6% | -24.0% | 83.2% | -34.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 12.3% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 13% | 7.0% | 2.2% | 10.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 8.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.9% | 76.7% | -33.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 10.7% | 1.3% | 9.4% |
| Romania | 13.1% | 0.9% | 12.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cannon Street was 893.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 680.1% higher than the Brickhill and Queensway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cannon Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Brickhill and Queensway and the 7th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 321.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A Cannon Street, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £204,300 | 2022-10-26 | £195,161 |
| 13 Cannon Street, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-07-01 | £165,214 |
| 9 Cannon Street, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £1,165,000 | 2022-03-25 | £1,180,976 |
| 4A Cannon Street, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2021-06-29 | £203,493 |
| 11 Cannon Street, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-06-18 | £186,912 |
NN8 4DJ 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 | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 63 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Transport and storage | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 4out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH | 3out of 4 | 53 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Infant School The Avenue , NN8 4ET | 3out of 4 | 207 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery Castle Street , NN8 1LS | 2out of 4 | 620 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary Academy Finedon Road , NN8 4NT | 2out of 4 | 696 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England School St Barnabas Street , NN8 3HB | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 619 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 770 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA | 4out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 850 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Picante Mexican Grill Ltd | 29 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 79 yd | |
| Millies Munchies | 12 - 13 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 95 yd | |
| Alberto's At The Chequers | 11 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 104 yd | |
| Akash | 36 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 113 yd | |
| Zara Turkish Restaurant | 43 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 115 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cannon Public House | 71 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 66 yd | |
| British Rail Staff Club | British Rail, 7 York Road | 105 yd | |
| Wellingborough Cue Sports | 2 Park Road, Wellingborough | 166 yd | |
| The Palace | 7 Park Road, Wellingborough | 201 yd | |
| The Fiddlers Elbow | 15 Church Street, Wellingborough | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zizou Express | 16 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 17 yd | |
| Istanbul Turkish Mangal | 7 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 17 yd | |
| Jumuna Kebab And Balti House | 4A Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 17 yd | |
| Tawa Indian Ltd | 4 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 37 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 19 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 60 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 26 - 30 Victoria Road, Wellingborough | 109 yd | |
| Tesco | 62 - 64 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 275 yd | |
| Big Europe | 22 - 24 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 282 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 54 - 55 Cheese Lane, Market Street | 292 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 106A Gold Street, Wellingborough | 523 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wellingborough Working Mens Club (Closed) Park Crescent | 2 yd | |
| Bodyworks Gym 31B 31B ALMA STREET | health and fitness suite | 115 yd |
| Waendel Leisure Centre THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 168 yd |
| The Old Drill Hall GREAT PARK STREET | 180 yd | |
| St John Ambulance Room KNOX ROAD | 269 yd | |
| Fit4Less (Wellingborough) CORN LANE | health and fitness suite | 351 yd |
| Eastfield Park FINEDON ROAD | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Swanspool Gardens SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PARADE | tennis courts | 632 yd |
| Castle Fields BROOK STREET EAST | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy THE PYGHTLE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 742 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 | 64.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 64.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 64.5% |
| 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 | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.