Nest Farm Crescent is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 4TQ is located in the Hatton Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nest Farm Crescent, Wellingborough, NN8 4TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 4NN, NN8 4TU, NN8 4TY, NN8 4NW, NN8 4AE, NN8 4NP, NN8 4AF, NN8 4UB, NN8 4AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN8 4TQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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% | 49.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.2% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 4TQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.6% 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 | 54.2% | 57.6% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 19.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.3% | 20% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -24.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 16.7% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 37.4% | 48.2% | 10.8% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 37% | 31.4% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 17% | 13.6% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 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.
In the area around NN8 4TQ this area, 29% 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 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.1% | 29% | -11.1% | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22% | 15.7% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 11.4% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 14.3% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.2% | 17.6% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 4% | 7.6% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 4.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 10.1% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.6% | 7.5% | -3.1% | 1.0% | 6.5% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 8.9% | 2% | -6.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 71.1% | 78.1% | 7.0% | 81.4% | -3.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 68.2% 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 | 85.5% | 68.2% | -17.3% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 18.8% | 13.3% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 3% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 67.7% | -17.8% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 9.7% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 11.9% | 10.2% | 2.9% | 9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 5.2% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.4% | 76.7% | -35.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 9.4% | 1.3% | 8.1% |
| Romania | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 30.1% | 13.5% | 16.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nest Farm Crescent was 114.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 143.5% higher than the Earls Barton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nest Farm Crescent has the 11th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Earls Barton and the 242nd highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nest Farm Crescent, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,500 | 2020-12-11 | £85,513 |
| 32 Nest Farm Crescent, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2018-10-11 | £85,804 |
| 10 Nest Farm Crescent, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2015-07-03 | £90,003 |
| 22 Nest Farm Crescent, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £33,500 | 2007-03-12 | £48,852 |
| 28 Nest Farm Crescent, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £47,995 | 2004-03-19 | £90,084 |
NN8 4TQ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 4out of 4 | 2,490 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 | 327 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary Academy Finedon Road , NN8 4NT | 2out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwell Primary School Barnwell Road , NN8 5LQ | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Infant School The Avenue , NN8 4ET | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH | 3out of 4 | 1,444 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 | 931 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 2,359 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huxlow Science College Finedon Road , Irthlingborough NN9 5TY | 3out of 4 | 5,465 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,090 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA | 4out of 4 | 2,292 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 2,315 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 | 105 yd | |
| Millies Cafe | 3 Bridle Close, Wellingborough | 749 yd | |
| T (N) S Catering Management Limited | 52 - 60 Sanders Road, Wellingborough | 994 yd | |
| Le Spice Merchant | 1 Farm Road, Wellingborough | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Locomotive | Locomotive Inn, 111 Finedon Road | 1,063 yd | |
| Ale Hub | 9 Farm Road, Wellingborough | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Nest | 19 Trojan Centre, Wellingborough | 311 yd | |
| Greek Yefseis | 2 Farm Road, Wellingborough | 1,024 yd | |
| Agatha's | 11 Farm Road, Wellingborough | 1,060 yd | |
| Aroma Takeaway | 12 Farm Road, Wellingborough | 1,060 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 10 Farm Road, Wellingborough | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Service Distributor - Servet Catering Ltd | 4A Stanton Close, Wellingborough | 695 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 106A Gold Street, Wellingborough | 1,016 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Group T/A Balfour | 3 Farm Road, Wellingborough | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trojan Gym (Closed) Trojan Centre | health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| Oakway Academy OAKWAY | grass pitches | 421 yd |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy THE PYGHTLE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 837 yd |
| Eastfield Park FINEDON ROAD | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Diana'S Health And Fitness 109E 109E FINEDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,016 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.