Sandy Close, Wellingborough, NN8 5AY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN8 5AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.7%	50.8%	-0.9%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	48.3%	49.2%	0.9%	49.0%	0.2%

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 5AY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.3% 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	21.8%	15%	-6.8%	37.9%	-22.9%
Married: Opposite sex	60.2%	64.3%	4.1%	44.2%	20.1%
Separated	1.4%	3.8%	2.4%	2.2%	1.6%
Divorced	8.5%	7.5%	-1.0%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	8.1%	9.4%	1.3%	6.1%	3.3%

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	41.6%	39.9%	-1.7%	48.4%	-8.5%
Good health	35.3%	37.9%	2.6%	33.6%	4.3%
Fair health	19.7%	16.5%	-3.2%	12.7%	3.8%
Bad health	2.9%	5.6%	2.7%	4.0%	1.6%
Very bad health	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	27%	22.6%	-4.4%	18.2%	4.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.2%	12.7%	-1.5%	9.6%	3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.8%	10.8%	-2.0%	13.4%	-2.6%
Apprenticeship	6.2%	8%	1.8%	5.3%	2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.8%	17.5%	5.7%	16.9%	0.6%
Degree or Similar	25.1%	24.1%	-1.0%	33.8%	-9.7%
Other	2.8%	4.2%	1.4%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	3.4%	0.4%	-3.0%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	12.2%	10.6%	-1.6%	3.1%	7.5%
Pakistani	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Black African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.5%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	3.8%	0.8%	-3.0%	1.0%	-0.2%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	80.7%	83.7%	3.0%	81.4%	2.3%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.1% 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	84.9%	80.1%	-4.8%	83.2%	-3.1%
European Union	2.9%	8.1%	5.2%	6.1%	2.0%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	2.1%	3.7%	1.6%	2.7%	1.0%
Middle East and Asia	6.3%	6.9%	0.6%	5.6%	1.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	3.4%	1.2%	-2.2%	1.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84%	79.8%	-4.2%	83.2%	-3.4%
10+ Years	0%	15%	15.0%	9.8%	5.2%
5-10 Years	0.8%	3.2%	2.4%	2.9%	0.3%
2-5 Years	1.7%	2%	0.3%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	13.4%	0%	-13.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.1%	76.7%	3.4%
Ireland	2.4%	0.6%	1.8%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Romania	3.3%	0.9%	2.4%
Other EU countries	1.6%	1.5%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	11%	13.5%	-2.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24%	37.2%	-13.2%
Christian	56.1%	46.2%	9.9%
Hindu	8.5%	1.7%	6.8%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Sikh	2%	0.9%	1.1%
Not answered	7.7%	6.0%	1.7%

Safety

Is Sandy Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Close was 73.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.3% higher than the Earls Barton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Sandy Close has the 24th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Earls Barton and the 431st highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.8%.

🔎 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 5AY, 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 Sandy Close are based on 41 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 Sandy Close, Wellingborough, NN8 5AY

Estimated Average Property Prices for NN8 5AY

Average Price
£398,415

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£398,415

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sandy Close

Average Price
£416,882

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£416,882

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sandy CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Sandy Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£391,000	2025-06-11	£394,918
10 Sandy Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£405,000	2022-09-09	£411,118
15 Sandy Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2021-03-31	£432,515
1 Sandy Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2020-02-14	£425,211
33 Sandy Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2020-01-09	£302,400

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NN8 5AY

Employment

NN8 5AY 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 5AY 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired	86
Full-Time Employee	68
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	20
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Looking after home or family	5
Student (economically inactive)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Other	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	14
Manufacturing	13
Construction	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Other	3
Information and communication	1
Real estate activities	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	1,175 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX	4out of 4	1,506 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	732 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Avenue Infant School The Avenue , NN8 4ET	3out of 4	739 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Redwell Primary School Barnwell Road , NN8 5LQ	- not rated	890 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy Westfield Road , NN8 3HD	3out of 4	892 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH	3out of 4	918 yd	Community school	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	457 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH	3out of 4	1,318 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ	3out of 4	1,801 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	1,200 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA	4out of 4	1,516 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX	- not rated	1,744 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
The Society Of Friends (Quakers) Wellingborough	Quaker House, 29 St Johns Street	692 yd
MiY Inc	47 - 61 Havelock Street, Wellingborough	710 yd
Kayal Tandoori	12 Herriotts Lane, Wellingborough	712 yd
Waffle Lounge	28 High Street, Wellingborough	743 yd
Pizza Hut	10 High Street, Wellingborough	773 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wellingborough Cricket Club	Cricket Club, 16 Redwell Road	231 yd
Wellingborough Bowling Club	Hatton Street, Wellingborough	328 yd
The Queens Head	Queens Head, 49 Broad Green	525 yd
Afro Caribbean Centre	Community Centre, 27-29 Rock Street	706 yd
The Little Ale House	14A High Street, Wellingborough	773 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gold Street Fish Bar	40 Gold Street, Wellingborough	306 yd
The Breakfast Box	26 High Street, Wellingborough	728 yd
Curry Favor	12A High Street, Wellingborough	771 yd
Philly's	28 Church Street, Wellingborough	877 yd
Kings Chinese Takeaway	19 Cannon Street, Wellingborough	882 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heron Foods	106A Gold Street, Wellingborough	510 yd
Tesco	62 - 64 Cannon Street, Wellingborough	857 yd
WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd	2 - 5 Oxford Street, Wellingborough	1,028 yd
Aldi Stores Limited	26 - 30 Victoria Road, Wellingborough	1,040 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods	54 - 55 Cheese Lane, Market Street	1,062 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wellingborough Town Cricket Club REDWELL ROAD	grass pitches	327 yd
Wellingborough Bowling Club HATTON STREET	indoor bowls	371 yd
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy THE PYGHTLE	grass pitches, tennis courts	397 yd
Oakway Academy OAKWAY	grass pitches	666 yd
The Old Drill Hall GREAT PARK STREET		767 yd
Eastfield Park FINEDON ROAD	grass pitches	837 yd
Bodyworks Gym 31B 31B ALMA STREET	health and fitness suite	905 yd
Wellingborough Working Mens Club (Closed) Park Crescent		939 yd
Waendel Leisure Centre THOMAS STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	949 yd
Bassetts Close (Closed) West Villa Road	grass pitches	960 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	34.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	134.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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