Ashby Close, Wellingborough, NN8 5FH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN8 5FH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.3%	50.3%	-1.0%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	48.7%	49.7%	1.0%	49.0%	0.7%

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 5FH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.2% 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	24.3%	23.6%	-0.7%	37.9%	-14.3%
Married: Opposite sex	66.4%	65.2%	-1.2%	44.2%	21.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	1.5%	0.4%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	5.4%	5.8%	0.4%	9.1%	-3.3%
Widowed	2.3%	3.6%	1.3%	6.1%	-2.5%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	55.7%	50.3%	-5.4%	48.4%	1.9%
Good health	35.5%	36.3%	0.8%	33.6%	2.7%
Fair health	6.2%	11.9%	5.7%	12.7%	-0.8%
Bad health	2.1%	1.2%	-0.9%	4.0%	-2.8%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

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	11.2%	13.5%	2.3%	18.2%	-4.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.4%	14.2%	-1.2%	9.6%	4.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.4%	18.2%	-4.2%	13.4%	4.8%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	5.5%	2.0%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	14.9%	2.9%	16.9%	-2.0%
Degree or Similar	31.3%	32.7%	1.4%	33.8%	-1.1%
Other	4.2%	1.1%	-3.1%	2.8%	-1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	8.5%	10.4%	1.9%	3.1%	7.3%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0.9%	4.5%	3.6%	2.5%	2.0%
Black Caribbean	1.8%	0.3%	-1.5%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.5%	1.2%	-0.3%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
White	87.4%	80.7%	-6.7%	81.4%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.9% 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	93.8%	86.9%	-6.9%	83.2%	3.7%
European Union	0.6%	2.7%	2.1%	6.1%	-3.4%
Africa	1.5%	4.2%	2.7%	2.7%	1.5%
Middle East and Asia	2.9%	5.4%	2.5%	5.6%	-0.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%	0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.5%	86.9%	-6.6%	83.2%	3.7%
10+ Years	0%	11.3%	11.3%	9.8%	1.5%
5-10 Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	6.2%	0%	-6.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.7%	76.7%	17.0%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	1.5%	0.2%	1.3%
Oceania	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
No passport held	2.4%	13.5%	-11.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.7%	37.2%	1.5%
Christian	47.9%	46.2%	1.7%
Hindu	8.9%	1.7%	7.2%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Ashby Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashby Close was 156.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 109.6% higher than the Hatton Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Ashby Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hatton Park and the 141st highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.4%.

🔎 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 5FH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 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 - 1/10 (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) - 2/10 (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) - 2/10 (very 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 Ashby Close are based on 77 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 Ashby Close, Wellingborough, NN8 5FH

Estimated Average Property Prices for NN8 5FH

Average Price
£390,953

Semi-Detached
£307,174

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£393,158

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ashby Close

Average Price
£408,888

Semi-Detached
£349,065

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£413,042

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ashby CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
19 Ashby Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2025-10-01	£270,000
57 Ashby Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£347,500	2025-03-28	£359,630
37 Ashby Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2024-07-31	£352,000
59 Ashby Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2024-01-19	£397,476
44 Ashby Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2023-02-16	£354,217

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NN8 5FH

Employment

NN8 5FH 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	117
Retired	60
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	17
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Human health and social work activities	25
Manufacturing	24
Education	23
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Construction	12
Other	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Information and communication	9
Transport and storage	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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	2,235 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX	4out of 4	2,374 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	293 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakway Academy Off Oakway , NN8 4SD	2out of 4	1,365 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Olympic Primary Olympic Way , NN8 3QA	2out of 4	1,576 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy Westfield Road , NN8 3HD	3out of 4	1,775 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Avenue Infant School The Avenue , NN8 4ET	3out of 4	1,918 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	1,577 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH	3out of 4	1,764 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ	3out of 4	2,952 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	2,236 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA	4out of 4	2,617 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX	- not rated	2,910 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
Le Spice Merchant	1 Farm Road, Wellingborough		497 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Redwell Leisure Centre	Barnwell Road, Wellingborough	201 yd
Vicarage Farm Community Centre	36 Grafton Close, Wellingborough	411 yd
Ock And Dough Public House	Public House, 18 - 20 Farm Road	414 yd
Ale Hub	9 Farm Road, Wellingborough	442 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	7 Grafton Close, Wellingborough	411 yd
Agatha's	11 Farm Road, Wellingborough	455 yd
Aroma Takeaway	12 Farm Road, Wellingborough	455 yd
Domino's Pizza	10 Farm Road, Wellingborough	455 yd
Greek Yefseis	2 Farm Road, Wellingborough	491 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	1 - 2 Grafton Close, Wellingborough		393 yd
The Co-Operative Group T/A Balfour	3 Farm Road, Wellingborough		455 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Redwell Leisure Centre BARNWELL ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	206 yd
Wellingborough Town Cricket Club REDWELL ROAD	grass pitches	995 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	41.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	69.34 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	69.34 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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