Ridgeway is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 4RY is located in the Hatton Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ridgeway, Wellingborough, NN8 4RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 4SL, NN8 4RZ, NN8 4RS, NN8 4RR, NN8 4RT, NN8 4SF, NN8 4SG, NN8 4SB, NN8 4SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN8 4RY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50.9% | 49.5% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.5% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 4RY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 21% | 25.3% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 55.3% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 12.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
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 | 31.9% | 43.3% | 11.4% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 44.6% | 35% | -9.6% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 15.3% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 4RY this area, 30.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.6% | 30.9% | 3.3% | 18.2% | 12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 10.4% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 12.7% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.6% | 13.5% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 8.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 12.7% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 15.1% | -0.5% | 33.8% | -18.7% |
| Other | 8.6% | 4.6% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 8.1% | 4.3% | -3.8% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 84.2% | 84.7% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 82.1% 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 | 84.2% | 82.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 9.1% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 3% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 80.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 13.6% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 0.3% | -9.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 58.8% | 46.2% | 12.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridgeway was 22.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.8% lower than the Earls Barton average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Ridgeway has the 6th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Earls Barton and the 147th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 130.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Ridgeway, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £284,000 | 2024-11-22 | £301,292 |
| 86 Ridgeway, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-11-11 | £244,004 |
| 71 Ridgeway, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-07-31 | £300,773 |
| 80 Ridgeway, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2023-11-10 | £230,323 |
| 100 Ridgeway, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-09-24 | £235,464 |
NN8 4RY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NN8 4RY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 4out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakway Academy Off Oakway , NN8 4SD | 2out of 4 | 467 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwell Primary School Barnwell Road , NN8 5LQ | - not rated | 744 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Infant School The Avenue , NN8 4ET | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy Westfield Road , NN8 3HD | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 605 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,121 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 | 1,236 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA | 4out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 2,047 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taster's Lounge - The Well | 127 Nest Farm Crescent, Wellingborough | 696 yd | |
| Le Spice Merchant | 1 Farm Road, Wellingborough | 758 yd | |
| Kayal Tandoori | 12 Herriotts Lane, Wellingborough | 1,044 yd | |
| The Society Of Friends (Quakers) Wellingborough | Quaker House, 29 St Johns Street | 1,060 yd | |
| MiY Inc | 47 - 61 Havelock Street, Wellingborough | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellingborough Cricket Club | Cricket Club, 16 Redwell Road | 531 yd | |
| Wellingborough Bowling Club | Hatton Street, Wellingborough | 710 yd | |
| Ale Hub | 9 Farm Road, Wellingborough | 778 yd | |
| Redwell Leisure Centre | Barnwell Road, Wellingborough | 805 yd | |
| Ock And Dough Public House | Public House, 18 - 20 Farm Road | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Street Fish Bar | 40 Gold Street, Wellingborough | 682 yd | |
| Greek Yefseis | 2 Farm Road, Wellingborough | 761 yd | |
| Agatha's | 11 Farm Road, Wellingborough | 780 yd | |
| Aroma Takeaway | 12 Farm Road, Wellingborough | 780 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 10 Farm Road, Wellingborough | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 106A Gold Street, Wellingborough | 695 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Group T/A Balfour | 3 Farm Road, Wellingborough | 780 yd | |
| Tesco | 62 - 64 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakway Academy OAKWAY | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy THE PYGHTLE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 486 yd |
| Wellingborough Town Cricket Club REDWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Wellingborough Bowling Club HATTON STREET | indoor bowls | 739 yd |
| Redwell Leisure Centre BARNWELL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 801 yd |
| Eastfield Park FINEDON ROAD | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| The Old Drill Hall GREAT PARK STREET | 1,057 yd | |
| Trojan Gym (Closed) Trojan Centre | health and fitness suite | 1,093 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 69.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.