Chepstow Drive is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 5UA 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 Chepstow Drive, Wellingborough, NN8 5UA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 5QU, NN8 5UE, NN8 5UH, NN8 5XP, NN8 3FG, NN8 5WG, NN8 5NY, NN8 5PH, NN8 5FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN8 5UA has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 48.6% | 49% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.4% | 51% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.2% | 38% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 46.8% | -9.0% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 9.6% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 51.1% | 47.9% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 38.9% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 12.9% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.9% | 13.3% | -8.6% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 14.1% | -6.6% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 21.4% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 31% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 87% | 89% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 90.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 90.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 90.4% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 1.3% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chepstow Drive was 53.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.7% lower than the Hatton Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chepstow Drive has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hatton Park and the 508th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Chepstow Drive, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2021-06-23 | £332,271 |
| 2 Chepstow Drive, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2017-04-24 | £286,371 |
| 1 Chepstow Drive, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2004-08-20 | £319,775 |
| 4 Chepstow Drive, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £91,500 | 2002-11-22 | £277,469 |
| 2 Chepstow Drive, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £79,995 | 2000-04-28 | £380,717 |
NN8 5UA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| 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 | 2,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 3,043 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwell Primary School Barnwell Road , NN8 5LQ | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olympic Primary Olympic Way , NN8 3QA | 2out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Academy Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | 2out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Infant School Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | - not rated | 1,885 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy Westfield Road , NN8 3HD | 3out of 4 | 2,099 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 | 1,755 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 4out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 3,433 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 | 3,029 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 | 3,058 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 3,430 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boohoo Group Plc - Baxterstorey | 1 - 19 Shaw Close, Wellingborough | 901 yd | |
| Bitz & Bites Catering - Langdale Court | Langdale Court, 151 Windermere Drive | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicarage Farm Community Centre | 36 Grafton Close, Wellingborough | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 7 Grafton Close, Wellingborough | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 - 2 Grafton Close, Wellingborough | 617 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.