Cannon Street is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 4DS 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 4DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 4DU, NN8 4RH, NN8 4DZ, NN8 1DX, NN8 4DW, NN8 4DN, NN8 4DP, NN8 4EA, NN8 1ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN8 4DS is primarily male, with 54.3% of the population 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 | 45.8% | 45.7% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 54.2% | 54.3% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 | 37.6% | 35.8% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 42% | 7.6% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 11.4% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 6.7% | -6.0% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 35.6% | 43% | 7.4% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 34.1% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 17.9% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 4.9% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 4DS this area, 33% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.6% | 33% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 12% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 7.3% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 11.5% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 24.6% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 9.5% | 3.7% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.6% 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 | 2.3% | 6.4% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% |
| Indian | 12% | 11.4% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 5% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| White | 69.4% | 61.6% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -19.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 66.1% 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 | 68.5% | 66.1% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| European Union | 11.6% | 16.3% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13% | 10.9% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.6% | 65.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 18% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 8.6% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 5% | -5.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 2.7% | -8.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 8.5% | 0.9% | 7.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Hindu | 10.3% | 1.7% | 8.6% |
| Muslim | 11.6% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 13.4% | 6.0% | 7.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cannon Street was 513.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 347.8% higher than the Brickhill and Queensway average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cannon Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Brickhill and Queensway and the 20th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 199.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 101.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Cannon Street, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-12-08 | £145,430 |
| 33 Cannon Street, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-12-03 | £223,348 |
| 31 Cannon Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2018-10-04 | £199,454 |
| 29 Cannon Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2017-08-29 | £210,966 |
| 34 Cannon Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2016-05-20 | £225,672 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 4out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue Infant School The Avenue , NN8 4ET | 3out of 4 | 125 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH | 3out of 4 | 146 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary Academy Finedon Road , NN8 4NT | 2out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery Castle Street , NN8 1LS | 2out of 4 | 758 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England School St Barnabas Street , NN8 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,000 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 | 451 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 1,687 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 | 627 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA | 4out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 1,031 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 | 274 yd | |
| Millies Munchies | 12 - 13 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 286 yd | |
| Alberto's At The Chequers | 11 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 292 yd | |
| Akash | 36 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 307 yd | |
| Zara Turkish Restaurant | 43 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cannon Public House | 71 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 134 yd | |
| British Rail Staff Club | British Rail, 7 York Road | 167 yd | |
| Wellingborough Cue Sports | 2 Park Road, Wellingborough | 323 yd | |
| The Palace | 7 Park Road, Wellingborough | 341 yd | |
| The Fiddlers Elbow | 15 Church Street, Wellingborough | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Chinese Takeaway | 19 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 119 yd | |
| Spring Star Chinese Takeaway | Spring Star Take Away Foods, 18A Cannon Street | 123 yd | |
| Zizou Express | 16 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 180 yd | |
| Istanbul Turkish Mangal | 7 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 180 yd | |
| Jumuna Kebab And Balti House | 4A Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 62 - 64 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 96 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 26 - 30 Victoria Road, Wellingborough | 296 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 106A Gold Street, Wellingborough | 358 yd | |
| Big Europe | 22 - 24 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 478 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 54 - 55 Cheese Lane, Market Street | 480 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waendel Leisure Centre THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 121 yd |
| Wellingborough Working Mens Club (Closed) Park Crescent | 196 yd | |
| The Old Drill Hall GREAT PARK STREET | 210 yd | |
| Bodyworks Gym 31B 31B ALMA STREET | health and fitness suite | 274 yd |
| Eastfield Park FINEDON ROAD | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| St John Ambulance Room KNOX ROAD | 442 yd | |
| Fit4Less (Wellingborough) CORN LANE | health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy THE PYGHTLE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 574 yd |
| Castle Fields BROOK STREET EAST | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Swanspool Gardens SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PARADE | tennis courts | 827 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.