Poplar Place is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 4NA 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 Poplar Place, Wellingborough, NN8 4NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 4LY, NN8 4FA, NN8 4JH, NN8 4JJ, NN8 4HY, NN8 4HR, NN8 4HT, NN8 4LU, NN8 4LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN8 4NA 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 4NA, 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 Poplar Place 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.
Poplar Place 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Poplar Place, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2005-03-31 | £174,828 |
| 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 | 672 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas Church of England School St Barnabas Street , NN8 3HB | 3out of 4 | 270 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy Westfield Road , NN8 3HD | 3out of 4 | 395 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Infant School The Avenue , NN8 4ET | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Primary School Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 2out of 4 | 721 yd | Community school | 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 | 927 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 1,049 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 | 605 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 989 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 | 1,373 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth's | 49 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 68 yd | |
| Yumeijin | 58 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 81 yd | |
| Caribbean Flava | 16 High Street, Wellingborough | 174 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 10 High Street, Wellingborough | 177 yd | |
| Waffle Lounge | 28 High Street, Wellingborough | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Grammarians Club | 46 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 81 yd | |
| Coach And Horses | 17 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 105 yd | |
| Kingfisher | The Kingfisher, 40 High Street | 145 yd | |
| The Red Well | Public House, 16A Silver Street | 153 yd | |
| The Little Ale House | 14A High Street, Wellingborough | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Favor | 12A High Street, Wellingborough | 180 yd | |
| The Breakfast Box | 26 High Street, Wellingborough | 222 yd | |
| Kebab Empire | 11B Silver Street, Wellingborough | 226 yd | |
| Philly's | 28 Church Street, Wellingborough | 229 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 23 Silver Street, Wellingborough | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | 2 - 5 Oxford Street, Wellingborough | 138 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 54 - 55 Cheese Lane, Market Street | 421 yd | |
| Big Europe | 22 - 24 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 502 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 26 - 30 Victoria Road, Wellingborough | 626 yd | |
| Tesco | 62 - 64 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 843 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bassetts Close (Closed) West Villa Road | grass pitches | 211 yd |
| Fit4Less (Wellingborough) CORN LANE | health and fitness suite | 475 yd |
| Friars Academy FRIARS CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 506 yd |
| Bodyworks Gym 31B 31B ALMA STREET | health and fitness suite | 508 yd |
| The Old Drill Hall GREAT PARK STREET | 540 yd | |
| Wellingborough Working Mens Club (Closed) Park Crescent | 625 yd | |
| Wellingborough Swimming Pool (Closed) Croyland Road | swimming pool | 641 yd |
| Swanspool Gardens SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PARADE | tennis courts | 660 yd |
| Wrenn Academy (Doddington Road Site) DODDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| St John Ambulance Room KNOX ROAD | 696 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.