Bell Court is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 4RH 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 Bell Court, Wellingborough, NN8 4RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 4DW, NN8 4DS, NN8 4DN, NN8 4PJ, NN8 4DP, NN8 4PL, NN8 4DH, NN8 4PN, NN8 4PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN8 4RH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 49.2% | 47.3% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 50.8% | 52.7% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 4RH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.5% 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 | 47.6% | 56.5% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 18.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 27.7% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 7.6% | -8.9% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 29.7% | 44.2% | 14.5% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 33.2% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 21% | 15.5% | -5.5% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 6.6% | -3.7% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 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 4RH this area, 28.6% 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 | 37.2% | 28.6% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 13% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 10.8% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 15.1% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 23.8% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 6.1% | 4.3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.2% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 9.7% | 4.4% | -5.3% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 83.1% | 70.2% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -11.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 66.2% 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 | 81% | 66.2% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 20.6% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 14.5% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 7.5% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81% | 67.4% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 13.4% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 10.7% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 5.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 2.7% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.8% | 76.7% | -22.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 6.7% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Romania | 7.6% | 0.9% | 6.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bell Court was 60.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.0% lower than the Brickhill and Queensway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bell Court has the 38th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Brickhill and Queensway and the 513th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Bell Court, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2007-02-22 | £108,221 |
| 17 Bell Court, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2005-09-20 | £103,807 |
| 18 Bell Court, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £42,995 | 2002-03-28 | £128,317 |
| 17 Bell Court, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £23,500 | 1998-08-14 | £108,575 |
| 17 Bell Court, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £21,000 | 1996-08-30 | £110,279 |
NN8 4RH 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 | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 4out of 4 | 1,332 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 | 58 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH | 3out of 4 | 128 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary Academy Finedon Road , NN8 4NT | 2out of 4 | 651 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery Castle Street , NN8 1LS | 2out of 4 | 770 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England School St Barnabas Street , NN8 3HB | 3out of 4 | 919 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 | 455 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 1,608 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 | 708 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA | 4out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 1,014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millies Munchies | 12 - 13 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 240 yd | |
| Casa Picante Mexican Grill Ltd | 29 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 242 yd | |
| Alberto's At The Chequers | 11 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 243 yd | |
| Akash | 36 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 262 yd | |
| Zara Turkish Restaurant | 43 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cannon Public House | 71 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 121 yd | |
| British Rail Staff Club | British Rail, 7 York Road | 183 yd | |
| Wellingborough Cue Sports | 2 Park Road, Wellingborough | 257 yd | |
| The Palace | 7 Park Road, Wellingborough | 269 yd | |
| The Fiddlers Elbow | 15 Church Street, Wellingborough | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Chinese Takeaway | 19 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 91 yd | |
| Spring Star Chinese Takeaway | Spring Star Take Away Foods, 18A Cannon Street | 94 yd | |
| Zizou Express | 16 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 147 yd | |
| Istanbul Turkish Mangal | 7 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 147 yd | |
| Jumuna Kebab And Balti House | 4A Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 62 - 64 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 177 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 26 - 30 Victoria Road, Wellingborough | 273 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 106A Gold Street, Wellingborough | 358 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 54 - 55 Cheese Lane, Market Street | 423 yd | |
| Big Europe | 22 - 24 Midland Road, Wellingborough | 433 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Old Drill Hall GREAT PARK STREET | 129 yd | |
| Wellingborough Working Mens Club (Closed) Park Crescent | 165 yd | |
| Waendel Leisure Centre THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 171 yd |
| Bodyworks Gym 31B 31B ALMA STREET | health and fitness suite | 212 yd |
| St John Ambulance Room KNOX ROAD | 431 yd | |
| Eastfield Park FINEDON ROAD | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Fit4Less (Wellingborough) CORN LANE | health and fitness suite | 498 yd |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy THE PYGHTLE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 578 yd |
| Swanspool Gardens SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PARADE | tennis courts | 790 yd |
| Castle Fields BROOK STREET EAST | grass pitches | 822 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 | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| 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 | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.