Oakway is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 4SD 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 Oakway, Wellingborough, NN8 4SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 4UN, NN8 4SE, NN8 4UH, NN8 4SG, NN8 4SQ, NN8 4UB, NN8 4UJ, NN8 4SF, NN8 4UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN8 4SD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 51.8% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.6% | 48.2% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 30.5% | 35.8% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 45.3% | -7.2% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 11.2% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 38.7% | 44.6% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 48.4% | 39.2% | -9.2% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 10.8% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22% | 22.9% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 13.4% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 16% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 18.2% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 18.2% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 8.5% | 5.2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 0.4% | -5.7% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 78.5% | 88.8% | 10.3% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
In this area, 64.6% 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 | 84.2% | 64.6% | -19.6% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 27.4% | 20.6% | 6.1% | 21.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 64.9% | -18.3% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 14.1% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 14.5% | 9.5% | 2.9% | 11.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0.4% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.8% | 76.7% | -24.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 15.8% | 1.3% | 14.5% |
| Romania | 9% | 0.9% | 8.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 11.9% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakway was 44.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.5% lower than the Earls Barton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakway has the 15th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Earls Barton and the 418th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Oakway, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2025-08-29 | £266,722 |
| 44 Oakway, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2024-01-05 | £214,887 |
| 82 Oakway, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £253,500 | 2023-03-10 | £263,496 |
| 67A Oakway, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2022-06-24 | £350,926 |
| 80 Oakway, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-12-13 | £286,278 |
NN8 4SD 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 4out of 4 | 2,170 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 | 127 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwell Primary School Barnwell Road , NN8 5LQ | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Infant School The Avenue , NN8 4ET | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary Academy Finedon Road , NN8 4NT | 2out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH | 3out of 4 | 1,234 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 | 669 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,220 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 | 1,066 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA | 4out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 2,124 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 | 314 yd | |
| Le Spice Merchant | 1 Farm Road, Wellingborough | 859 yd | |
| Millies Cafe | 3 Bridle Close, Wellingborough | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellingborough Cricket Club | Cricket Club, 16 Redwell Road | 890 yd | |
| Ale Hub | 9 Farm Road, Wellingborough | 900 yd | |
| Ock And Dough Public House | Public House, 18 - 20 Farm Road | 977 yd | |
| Wellingborough Bowling Club | Hatton Street, Wellingborough | 1,020 yd | |
| Redwell Leisure Centre | Barnwell Road, Wellingborough | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Nest | 19 Trojan Centre, Wellingborough | 665 yd | |
| Greek Yefseis | 2 Farm Road, Wellingborough | 864 yd | |
| Agatha's | 11 Farm Road, Wellingborough | 896 yd | |
| Aroma Takeaway | 12 Farm Road, Wellingborough | 896 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 10 Farm Road, Wellingborough | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 106A Gold Street, Wellingborough | 763 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Group T/A Balfour | 3 Farm Road, Wellingborough | 896 yd | |
| Food Service Distributor - Servet Catering Ltd | 4A Stanton Close, Wellingborough | 1,019 yd | |
| Tesco | 62 - 64 Cannon Street, Wellingborough | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakway Academy OAKWAY | grass pitches | 199 yd |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy THE PYGHTLE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 555 yd |
| Trojan Gym (Closed) Trojan Centre | health and fitness suite | 722 yd |
| Eastfield Park FINEDON ROAD | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Wellingborough Town Cricket Club REDWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Redwell Leisure Centre BARNWELL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,061 yd |
| Wellingborough Bowling Club HATTON STREET | indoor bowls | 1,069 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 | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.