Laundry Close is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 4GU is located in the Croyland and Swanspool electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 2014-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Laundry Close, Wellingborough, NN8 4GU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 4LW, NN8 3JT, NN8 4LP, NN8 4LN, NN8 4LR, NN8 4NQ, NN8 4LE, NN8 5AA, NN8 5BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN8 4GU has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 45.6% | 50% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 54.4% | 50% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 4GU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% 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 | 38.4% | 46.9% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 29.7% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 14.4% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 36.2% | 36% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -12.4% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 36.6% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 18.6% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 6.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.8% | 22.4% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 16.7% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 15.3% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 8% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 15.3% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 19.8% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 8% | 2.4% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.5% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 92.2% | 74.5% | -17.7% | 81.4% | -6.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 72.3% 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 | 87.6% | 72.3% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 14.9% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 72.6% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 13.8% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 2.9% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 76.7% | -15.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Romania | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laundry Close was 246.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 114.9% higher than the Brickhill and Queensway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Laundry Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Brickhill and Queensway and the 60th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Laundry Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2024-11-08 | £114,045 |
| 12 Laundry Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Detached, a newly built property | £63,000 | 2014-09-02 | £110,250 |
| 16 Laundry Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £52,500 | 2014-07-31 | £95,185 |
| Full-Time Employee | 156 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Other | 26 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 810 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy Westfield Road , NN8 3HD | 3out of 4 | 210 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England School St Barnabas Street , NN8 3HB | 3out of 4 | 336 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Infant School The Avenue , NN8 4ET | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Primary School Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 2out of 4 | 849 yd | Community school | 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 | 826 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 4out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,354 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 | 969 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 1,351 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 | 1,464 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 10 High Street, Wellingborough | 269 yd | |
| Waffle Lounge | 28 High Street, Wellingborough | 274 yd | |
| Caribbean Flava | 16 High Street, Wellingborough | 274 yd | |
| The Society Of Friends (Quakers) Wellingborough | Quaker House, 29 St Johns Street | 294 yd | |
| MiY Inc | 47 - 61 Havelock Street, Wellingborough | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afro Caribbean Centre | Community Centre, 27-29 Rock Street | 90 yd | |
| The Queens Head | Queens Head, 49 Broad Green | 209 yd | |
| The Little Ale House | 14A High Street, Wellingborough | 269 yd | |
| Wellingborough Bowling Club | Hatton Street, Wellingborough | 373 yd | |
| Old Grammarians Club | 46 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Breakfast Box | 26 High Street, Wellingborough | 256 yd | |
| Curry Favor | 12A High Street, Wellingborough | 273 yd | |
| Gold Street Fish Bar | 40 Gold Street, Wellingborough | 428 yd | |
| Yuan Chinese Takeaway | 23 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 437 yd | |
| Heung Yang | 32-32A Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | 2 - 5 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 501 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 54 - 55 Cheese Lane, Market Street | 722 yd | |
| Big Europe | 22 - 24 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 804 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 106A Gold Street, Wellingborough | 809 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 26 - 30 Victoria Road, Wellingborough | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bassetts Close (Closed) West Villa Road | grass pitches | 279 yd |
| Wellingborough Bowling Club HATTON STREET | indoor bowls | 372 yd |
| The Old Drill Hall GREAT PARK STREET | 664 yd | |
| Wellingborough Town Cricket Club REDWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Bodyworks Gym 31B 31B ALMA STREET | health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| Fit4Less (Wellingborough) CORN LANE | health and fitness suite | 798 yd |
| Wellingborough Working Mens Club (Closed) Park Crescent | 817 yd | |
| Friars Academy FRIARS CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| Wellingborough Swimming Pool (Closed) Croyland Road | swimming pool | 887 yd |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy THE PYGHTLE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 896 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.