Park Crescent is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 4PJ 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 Park Crescent, Wellingborough, NN8 4PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 4PN, NN8 4PH, NN8 4PL, NN8 4RH, NN8 4PW, NN8 4DW, NN8 4DP, NN8 4QD, NN8 4DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN8 4PJ 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 | 49.4% | 48.6% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50.6% | 51.4% | 0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.7% | 35.2% | -13.5% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 37.9% | 8.2% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 13.2% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 9.7% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.3% | 31.6% | -7.7% | 48.4% | -16.8% |
| Good health | 45% | 38.9% | -6.1% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 21.5% | 9.6% | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 4PJ this area, 31.4% 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 | 21.2% | 31.4% | 10.2% | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 10.2% | -8.1% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 11.1% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 12.8% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 26.1% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 11.7% | 4% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 6% | 0.4% | -5.6% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 77.4% | 78.1% | 0.7% | 81.4% | -3.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 76.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.8% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 10% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 6% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 3.6% | -4.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.2% | 77.7% | 3.5% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 10.9% | 6.2% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 1.6% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Crescent was 172.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.4% higher than the Brickhill and Queensway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Crescent has the 20th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Brickhill and Queensway and the 120th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyville Park Crescent, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £313,000 | 2016-03-23 | £482,422 |
| Sunnyville Park Crescent, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2007-05-10 | £701,538 |
| Sunnyville Park Crescent, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2003-07-31 | £564,000 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NN8 4PJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 4out of 4 | 1,252 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 | 62 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH | 3out of 4 | 187 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary Academy Finedon Road , NN8 4NT | 2out of 4 | 746 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery Castle Street , NN8 1LS | 2out of 4 | 819 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England School St Barnabas Street , NN8 3HB | 3out of 4 | 828 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 | 452 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 1,510 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 | 799 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA | 4out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 1,030 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kayal Tandoori | 12 Herriotts Lane, Wellingborough | 198 yd | |
| Alberto's At The Chequers | 11 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 238 yd | |
| Millies Munchies | 12 - 13 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 240 yd | |
| Pasha Shawarma | 3 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 247 yd | |
| Heaven | 8 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cannon Public House | 71 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 186 yd | |
| The Fiddlers Elbow | 15 Church Street, Wellingborough | 214 yd | |
| Gloucester Public House | 19 - 25 Church Street, Wellingborough | 214 yd | |
| The Palace | 7 Park Road, Wellingborough | 216 yd | |
| Wellingborough Cue Sports | 2 Park Road, Wellingborough | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Star Chinese Takeaway | Spring Star Take Away Foods, 18A Cannon Street | 154 yd | |
| Kings Chinese Takeaway | 19 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 154 yd | |
| Zizou Express | 16 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 185 yd | |
| Istanbul Turkish Mangal | 7 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 185 yd | |
| Jumuna Kebab And Balti House | 4A Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 62 - 64 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 269 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 26 - 30 Victoria Road, Wellingborough | 301 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 106A Gold Street, Wellingborough | 357 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 54 - 55 Cheese Lane, Market Street | 393 yd | |
| Big Europe | 22 - 24 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 421 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Old Drill Hall GREAT PARK STREET | 51 yd | |
| Bodyworks Gym 31B 31B ALMA STREET | health and fitness suite | 188 yd |
| Wellingborough Working Mens Club (Closed) Park Crescent | 201 yd | |
| Waendel Leisure Centre THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 263 yd |
| St John Ambulance Room KNOX ROAD | 464 yd | |
| Fit4Less (Wellingborough) CORN LANE | health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| Eastfield Park FINEDON ROAD | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy THE PYGHTLE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 570 yd |
| Wellingborough Bowling Club HATTON STREET | indoor bowls | 752 yd |
| Bassetts Close (Closed) West Villa Road | grass pitches | 752 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.