Ridgeway, Wellingborough, NN8 4RU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN8 4RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.5%	53.2%	0.7%	51.0%	2.2%
Male	47.5%	46.8%	-0.7%	49.0%	-2.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of NN8 4RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	19.5%	27.6%	8.1%	37.9%	-10.3%
Married: Opposite sex	63.3%	52.3%	-11.0%	44.2%	8.1%
Separated	1.9%	1.4%	-0.5%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	4.1%	7.2%	3.1%	9.1%	-1.9%
Widowed	11.2%	11.5%	0.3%	6.1%	5.4%

Health

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	35.5%	35.4%	-0.1%	48.4%	-13.0%
Good health	40.9%	42.2%	1.3%	33.6%	8.6%
Fair health	16.4%	19.4%	3.0%	12.7%	6.7%
Bad health	6.3%	2.8%	-3.5%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.3%	27.2%	-3.1%	18.2%	9.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.7%	10.9%	-1.8%	9.6%	1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.2%	10.9%	-3.3%	13.4%	-2.5%
Apprenticeship	7.5%	7.2%	-0.3%	5.3%	1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.1%	15.9%	5.8%	16.9%	-1.0%
Degree or Similar	14.6%	23.2%	8.6%	33.8%	-10.6%
Other	10.5%	4.7%	-5.8%	2.8%	1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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	5.3%	12.6%	7.3%	1.1%	11.5%
Indian	14.8%	8.6%	-6.2%	3.1%	5.5%
Pakistani	1.6%	2.8%	1.2%	2.7%	0.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%	1.6%	0.6%
Black Caribbean	2.2%	0.9%	-1.3%	1.0%	-0.1%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	73%	70.2%	-2.8%	81.4%	-11.2%
Other	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 70.8% 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	78.6%	70.8%	-7.8%	83.2%	-12.4%
European Union	7.5%	12.9%	5.4%	6.1%	6.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	2.5%	3.1%	0.6%	2.7%	0.4%
Middle East and Asia	9.7%	11.4%	1.7%	5.6%	5.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.6%	0.9%	-0.7%	1.3%	-0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	78%	70.8%	-7.2%	83.2%	-12.4%
10+ Years	0.9%	22.5%	21.6%	9.8%	12.7%
5-10 Years	4.1%	3.4%	-0.7%	2.9%	0.5%
2-5 Years	4.7%	2.8%	-1.9%	2.2%	0.6%
Less than 2 years	12.3%	0.6%	-11.7%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75%	76.7%	-1.7%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Portugal	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Poland	3.7%	1.3%	2.4%
Romania	3.7%	0.9%	2.8%
Other EU countries	5.2%	1.5%	3.7%
Other Europe	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	8.2%	13.5%	-5.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	17%	37.2%	-20.2%
Christian	50.3%	46.2%	4.1%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	9%	1.7%	7.3%
Muslim	16%	6.5%	9.5%
Sikh	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Ridgeway Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridgeway was 80.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.1% higher than the Earls Barton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ridgeway has the 21st highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Earls Barton and the 397th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in NN8 4RU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ridgeway are based on 110 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Northamptonshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ridgeway, Wellingborough, NN8 4RU

Estimated Average Property Prices for NN8 4RU

Average Price
£289,319

Semi-Detached
£288,346

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£307,813

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ridgeway

Average Price
£282,009

Semi-Detached
£279,857

Terraced
£270,774

Detached
£373,926

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on RidgewayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
57 Ridgeway, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2024-02-05	£324,974
15 Ridgeway, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2023-05-31	£266,673
1 Ridgeway, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2022-09-16	£258,291
21 Ridgeway, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2020-11-27	£263,590
25 Ridgeway, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2019-04-03	£272,920

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NN8 4RU

Employment

NN8 4RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	93
Retired	80
Self-Employed	27
Part-Time Employee	25
Student (economically inactive)	15
Looking after home or family	10
Other	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Transport and storage	15
Education	12
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Construction	10
Human health and social work activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB	3out of 4	1,013 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX	4out of 4	1,738 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakway Academy Off Oakway , NN8 4SD	2out of 4	452 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Avenue Infant School The Avenue , NN8 4ET	3out of 4	751 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH	3out of 4	925 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Redwell Primary School Barnwell Road , NN8 5LQ	- not rated	961 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Victoria Primary Academy Finedon Road , NN8 4NT	2out of 4	1,054 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP	4out of 4	355 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH	3out of 4	1,599 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ	3out of 4	1,882 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,024 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA	4out of 4	1,652 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX	- not rated	1,804 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Taster's Lounge - The Well	127 Nest Farm Crescent, Wellingborough	705 yd
Kayal Tandoori	12 Herriotts Lane, Wellingborough	819 yd
The Society Of Friends (Quakers) Wellingborough	Quaker House, 29 St Johns Street	864 yd
MiY Inc	47 - 61 Havelock Street, Wellingborough	875 yd
Waffle Lounge	28 High Street, Wellingborough	923 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wellingborough Cricket Club	Cricket Club, 16 Redwell Road	503 yd
Wellingborough Bowling Club	Hatton Street, Wellingborough	590 yd
The Queens Head	Queens Head, 49 Broad Green	743 yd
The Cannon Public House	71 Cannon Street, Wellingborough	917 yd
Afro Caribbean Centre	Community Centre, 27-29 Rock Street	930 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gold Street Fish Bar	40 Gold Street, Wellingborough	513 yd
Kings Chinese Takeaway	19 Cannon Street, Wellingborough	889 yd
Spring Star Chinese Takeaway	Spring Star Take Away Foods, 18A Cannon Street	891 yd
The Breakfast Box	26 High Street, Wellingborough	912 yd
Zizou Express	16 Cannon Street, Wellingborough	942 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heron Foods	106A Gold Street, Wellingborough	446 yd
Tesco	62 - 64 Cannon Street, Wellingborough	799 yd
The Co-Operative Group T/A Balfour	3 Farm Road, Wellingborough	1,030 yd
Aldi Stores Limited	26 - 30 Victoria Road, Wellingborough	1,067 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy THE PYGHTLE	grass pitches, tennis courts	239 yd
Oakway Academy OAKWAY	grass pitches	384 yd
Wellingborough Town Cricket Club REDWELL ROAD	grass pitches	577 yd
Wellingborough Bowling Club HATTON STREET	indoor bowls	647 yd
Eastfield Park FINEDON ROAD	grass pitches	688 yd
The Old Drill Hall GREAT PARK STREET		816 yd
Waendel Leisure Centre THOMAS STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	920 yd
Bodyworks Gym 31B 31B ALMA STREET	health and fitness suite	960 yd
Wellingborough Working Mens Club (Closed) Park Crescent		960 yd
Redwell Leisure Centre BARNWELL ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	1,028 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	132.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NN8 4RU