Somerford Road, Wellingborough, NN8 5EZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN8 5EZ 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	47.8%	49.5%	1.7%	51.0%	-1.5%
Male	52.2%	50.5%	-1.7%	49.0%	1.5%

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 5EZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% 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	30.4%	28.6%	-1.8%	37.9%	-9.3%
Married: Opposite sex	52.4%	55.6%	3.2%	44.2%	11.4%
Separated	2.4%	1.2%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	9.2%	8.3%	-0.9%	9.1%	-0.8%
Widowed	5.6%	6.3%	0.7%	6.1%	0.2%

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	41.9%	37.7%	-4.2%	48.4%	-10.7%
Good health	34.9%	37.4%	2.5%	33.6%	3.8%
Fair health	18.7%	17.8%	-0.9%	12.7%	5.1%
Bad health	3.8%	5.3%	1.5%	4.0%	1.3%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	1.2%	0.6%

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.

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 20.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	23.2%	22.6%	-0.6%	18.2%	4.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.4%	12.5%	-3.9%	9.6%	2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.4%	14.9%	-5.5%	13.4%	1.5%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	7.7%	4.1%	5.3%	2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.6%	16.9%	1.3%	16.9%	0.0%
Degree or Similar	14.4%	20.6%	6.2%	33.8%	-13.2%
Other	6.4%	4.8%	-1.6%	2.8%	2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% 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%	2.1%	2.1%	0.7%	1.4%
Indian	4.8%	3.6%	-1.2%	3.1%	0.5%
Other Asian	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black African	0%	3.6%	3.6%	2.5%	1.1%
Black Caribbean	3.1%	3.6%	0.5%	1.0%	2.6%
Other Black	1.7%	0.7%	-1.0%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	89.3%	83.2%	-6.1%	81.4%	1.8%
Other	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.9% 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	89.6%	83.9%	-5.7%	83.2%	0.7%
European Union	2.8%	3.9%	1.1%	6.1%	-2.2%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	1.4%	2.9%	1.5%	2.7%	0.2%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	3.9%	1.5%	5.6%	-1.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	3.1%	3.9%	0.8%	1.3%	2.6%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.6%	83.6%	-5.0%	83.2%	0.4%
10+ Years	0%	13.5%	13.5%	9.8%	3.7%
5-10 Years	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	9.3%	1.4%	-7.9%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.3%	76.7%	7.6%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	1.8%	1.5%	0.3%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	9.3%	13.5%	-4.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.6%	37.2%	-0.6%
Christian	48.4%	46.2%	2.2%
Buddhist	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Hindu	3.6%	1.7%	1.9%
Muslim	2.2%	6.5%	-4.3%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	7.9%	6.0%	1.9%

Safety

Is Somerford Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somerford Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hatton Park average.

Somerford Road has the lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Hatton Park and the 5th lowest crime rate of 1,077 local areas in North Northamptonshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,000

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in NN8 5EZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 3/10 (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 Somerford Road are based on 146 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 Somerford Road, Wellingborough, NN8 5EZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NN8 5EZ

Average Price
£185,785

Semi-Detached
£264,875

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£262,208

Flats/Maisonettes
£117,659

Other
£273,403

Estimated Average Property Prices for Somerford Road

Average Price
£216,495

Semi-Detached
£246,531

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£268,231

Flats/Maisonettes
£118,652

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Somerford Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
116 Somerford Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building	£270,000	2024-10-28	£272,553
46A Somerford Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£140,000	2024-09-27	£140,732
73 Somerford Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£278,000	2024-09-19	£291,900
35 Somerford Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£237,000	2023-09-19	£242,534
44A Somerford Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£148,500	2023-02-27	£143,715

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NN8 5EZ

Employment

NN8 5EZ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NN8 5EZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	83
Full-Time Employee	78
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	19
Other	9
Student (economically inactive)	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Manufacturing	23
Human health and social work activities	19
Construction	17
Education	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Transport and storage	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Real estate activities	4
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX	4out of 4	1,699 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB	3out of 4	1,921 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Redwell Primary School Barnwell Road , NN8 5LQ	- not rated	446 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy Westfield Road , NN8 3HD	3out of 4	1,113 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Olympic Primary Olympic Way , NN8 3QA	2out of 4	1,125 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakway Academy Off Oakway , NN8 4SD	2out of 4	1,281 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Barnabas Church of England School St Barnabas Street , NN8 3HB	3out of 4	1,317 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH	3out of 4	1,113 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP	4out of 4	1,204 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ	3out of 4	2,363 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	1,943 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA	4out of 4	1,995 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX	- not rated	2,340 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Bitz & Bites Catering - Langdale Court	Langdale Court, 151 Windermere Drive		752 yd
Le Spice Merchant	1 Farm Road, Wellingborough		915 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Redwell Leisure Centre	Barnwell Road, Wellingborough	547 yd
Wellingborough Cricket Club	Cricket Club, 16 Redwell Road	563 yd
Vicarage Farm Community Centre	36 Grafton Close, Wellingborough	579 yd
Wellingborough Bowling Club	Hatton Street, Wellingborough	780 yd
Ale Hub	9 Farm Road, Wellingborough	882 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	7 Grafton Close, Wellingborough	579 yd
Agatha's	11 Farm Road, Wellingborough	895 yd
Aroma Takeaway	12 Farm Road, Wellingborough	895 yd
Domino's Pizza	10 Farm Road, Wellingborough	895 yd
Gold Street Fish Bar	40 Gold Street, Wellingborough	910 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	1 - 2 Grafton Close, Wellingborough	624 yd
The Co-Operative Group T/A Balfour	3 Farm Road, Wellingborough	895 yd
Co-Op Welcome	10 Olympic Way, Wellingborough	1,035 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wellingborough Town Cricket Club REDWELL ROAD	grass pitches	444 yd
Redwell Leisure Centre BARNWELL ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	543 yd
Wellingborough Bowling Club HATTON STREET	indoor bowls	712 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	59 Mbit/s
Average download speed	98.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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