Spey Close is in Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 5ZE 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 Spey Close, Wellingborough, NN8 5ZE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 5WT, NN8 5QP, NN8 5XT, NN8 5XN, NN8 5XU, NN8 5QQ, NN8 5WY, NN8 5WX, NN8 5WB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN8 5ZE 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 5ZE 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 Spey Close was 49.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.6% lower than the Hatton Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Spey Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hatton Park and the 455th lowest crime rate of 1,075 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Spey Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2025-08-28 | £381,152 |
| 30 Spey Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-05-02 | £261,316 |
| 24 Spey Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-02-07 | £315,572 |
| 30 Spey Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-09-13 | £222,646 |
| 18 Spey Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-01-05 | £304,345 |
NN8 5ZE 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 | 1,885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 2,571 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Primary School Olympic Way , Off Queensway NN8 3QA | - not rated | 541 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olympic Primary School Olympic Way , Off Queensway NN8 3QA | - not rated | 541 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Junior School Olympic Way , Off Queensway NN8 3QA | - not rated | 627 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olympic Primary Olympic Way , NN8 3QA | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwell Primary School Barnwell Road , NN8 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 930 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 | 1,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers School Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 3out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton School The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | - not rated | 2,788 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlawn School Spring Gardens , NN8 2AA | - not rated | 1,950 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield School Friars Close , NN8 2LA | - not rated | 2,315 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Park School Finedon Road , NN8 4TF | - not rated | 2,328 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars School Friars Close , NN8 2LA | - not rated | 2,373 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Friars School Friars Close , NN8 2LA | - not rated | 2,373 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 493 yd | |
| Boohoo Group Plc - Baxterstorey | 1 - 19 Shaw Close, Wellingborough | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicarage Farm Community Centre | 36 Grafton Close, Wellingborough | 596 yd | |
| Redwell Leisure Centre | Barnwell Road, Wellingborough | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Dolphin Fish And Chips | 2 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 572 yd | |
| Subway | 7 Grafton Close, Wellingborough | 596 yd | |
| Golden House | 3 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 - 2 Grafton Close, Wellingborough | 627 yd | |
| Co-Op Welcome | 10 Olympic Way, Wellingborough | 662 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glamis Hall GOLDSMITH ROAD | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Redwell Leisure Centre BARNWELL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,038 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.