Wellingborough Road is in Finedon, Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN9 5LQ is located in the Finedon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wellingborough Road, Finedon, Wellingborough, NN9 5LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN9 5JX, NN9 5LT, NN9 5LH, NN9 5JP, NN9 5WA, NN9 5LN, NN9 5LU, NN9 5LX, NN9 5WE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN9 5LQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 52.5% | 49.7% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 47.5% | 50.3% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 27.6% | 32.8% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 42.1% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 14.5% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 10% | 6.8% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 40.4% | 36% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -12.4% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 39.4% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 17.6% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 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.
In the area around NN9 5LQ this area, 30.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34% | 30.6% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 7.7% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 14.9% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 15.3% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 19.1% | -2.9% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 2.4% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.9% | 85.3% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 94.3% | 88.1% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 7.1% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 87.8% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 7.1% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.4% | 37.2% | 21.2% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellingborough Road was 92.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.6% higher than the Earls Barton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wellingborough Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Earls Barton and the 328th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Wellingborough Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-07-31 | £375,967 |
| 92 Wellingborough Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-01-13 | £177,450 |
| 100 Wellingborough Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-12-06 | £355,456 |
| 80 Wellingborough Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2019-11-11 | £194,685 |
| 72 Wellingborough Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2019-05-31 | £141,289 |
NN9 5LQ 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 NN9 5LQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 4,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finedon Infant School Orchard Road , Finedon NN9 5JG | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finedon Mulso Church of England Junior School Wellingborough Road , Finedon NN9 5JT | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Irthlingborough Junior School College Street , Irthlingborough NN9 5TX | 2out of 4 | 3,343 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School Scarborough Street , Irthlingborough NN9 5TT | 3out of 4 | 3,351 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Marys CofE Primary School St Mary's C of E Primary Academy , High Street NN15 5RL | 2out of 4 | 3,488 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huxlow Science College Finedon Road , Irthlingborough NN9 5TY | 3out of 4 | 2,798 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 4out of 4 | 4,508 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 4,102 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 5,416 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nene Business Coffee Shop | Waterside House, Nene Park | 111 yd | |
| Salvatore's | 59 High Street, Finedon | 179 yd | |
| Kohinoor | 37 Irthlingborough Road, Finedon | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Working Mens Club | 103 Wellingborough Road, Finedon | 171 yd | |
| The Conservative Club | 50 High Street, Finedon | 179 yd | |
| Finedon Volta Football Club | Football Club, Recreation Ground | 223 yd | |
| Finedon Old Band Club | Band Club, 8A Orchard Road | 268 yd | |
| Bell Inn | 32 - 34 Bell Hill, Finedon | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finedon Pizza | 89 Wellingborough Road, Finedon | 25 yd | |
| Wellingborough Fish Bar | 91A Wellingborough Road, Finedon | 171 yd | |
| Finedons Finest Fish & Chips | 28 Wellingborough Road, Finedon | 235 yd | |
| Oh My Cod | 35 Irthlingborough Road, Finedon | 600 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Finedon Recreation Ground WELLINGBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 222 yd |
| Finedon Dolben Cricket Club AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Tower Sports Ground IRTHLINGBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 92.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.