Whernside is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 5QQ is located in the Hatton Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whernside, Wellingborough, NN8 5QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 5QH, NN8 5ZE, NN8 5QP, NN8 3XN, NN8 5XJ, NN8 5XU, NN8 5XZ, NN8 5WT, NN8 5ZU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN8 5QQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 51.7% | -3.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 44.9% | 48.3% | 3.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 5QQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55% 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 | 27.5% | 30.7% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 55% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 10.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 44.6% | 48.3% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 43.9% | 34.2% | -9.7% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 14.4% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 17.5% | 14.3% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 13.5% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 15.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.7% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 15.1% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 31.7% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.8% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 8.4% | 12.7% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 9.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 84.7% | 75.9% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -5.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 80.5% 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 | 85.4% | 80.5% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 7.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.3% | 80.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 17.1% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 1.3% | -9.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Hindu | 10.4% | 1.7% | 8.7% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whernside was 71.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.5% lower than the Hatton Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Whernside has the 8th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hatton Park and the 445th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Whernside, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2020-09-18 | £417,442 |
| 3 Whernside, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2019-06-03 | £452,146 |
| 12 Whernside, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £288,500 | 2019-01-31 | £363,056 |
| 2 Whernside, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-02-10 | £494,118 |
| 23 Whernside, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2015-12-21 | £372,897 |
NN8 5QQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 4out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Primary Olympic Way , NN8 3QA | 2out of 4 | 594 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwell Primary School Barnwell Road , NN8 5LQ | - not rated | 961 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Academy Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | 2out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Infant School Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy Westfield Road , NN8 3HD | 3out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 4out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,784 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA | 4out of 4 | 2,367 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Gate Primary School -Two Sites and Satellite Rowan Gate Primary School , Finedon Road NN8 4NS | 4out of 4 | 2,613 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 2,794 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitz & Bites Catering - Langdale Court | Langdale Court, 151 Windermere Drive | 381 yd | |
| Boohoo Group Plc - Baxterstorey | 1 - 19 Shaw Close, Wellingborough | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicarage Farm Community Centre | 36 Grafton Close, Wellingborough | 608 yd | |
| Redwell Leisure Centre | Barnwell Road, Wellingborough | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Dolphin Fish And Chips | 2 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 482 yd | |
| Golden House | 3 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 584 yd | |
| Subway | 7 Grafton Close, Wellingborough | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Welcome | 10 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 584 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 - 2 Grafton Close, Wellingborough | 646 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glamis Hall GOLDSMITH ROAD | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Redwell Leisure Centre BARNWELL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,009 yd |
| Wellingborough Town Cricket Club REDWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.