Waterloo Way is in Irthlingborough, Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN9 5QW is located in the Irthlingborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Corby. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Waterloo Way, Irthlingborough, Wellingborough, NN9 5QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN9 5GH, NN9 5RR, NN9 5YJ, NN9 5SW, NN9 5RZ, NN9 5TH, NN9 5YD, NN9 5GG, NN9 5YL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN9 5QW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 47.9% | 48.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 52.1% | 51.4% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 NN9 5QW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% 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 | 27.1% | 31.8% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 51.4% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9.6% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 50% | 51.8% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 34.1% | -4.4% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 10.7% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 11.3% | 10.1% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 13.2% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.4% | 16.6% | -6.8% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 20.9% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 30.7% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.1% | 94.6% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 93.6% | 91.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 3% | 6.4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 91.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.2% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterloo Way was 36.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.3% lower than the Irthlingborough average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Waterloo Way has the 10th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Irthlingborough and the 298th lowest crime rate of 1,075 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Waterloo Way, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-12-16 | £488,276 |
| 7 Waterloo Way, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-10-06 | £321,145 |
| 3 Waterloo Way, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £326,000 | 2022-09-16 | £326,000 |
| 17 Waterloo Way, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,500 | 2021-06-25 | £228,949 |
| 12 Waterloo Way, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2020-09-01 | £380,993 |
NN9 5QW 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 | 213 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 74 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 34 |
| Education | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 4,730 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irthlingborough Infant School and Nursery Scarborough Street , Irthlingborough NN9 5TT | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School Scarborough Street , Irthlingborough NN9 5TT | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Irthlingborough Junior School College Street , Irthlingborough NN9 5TX | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Irthlingborough Junior School College Street , Irthlingborough NN9 5TX | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Chichele Primary School School Lane , NN10 8NQ | 2out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Community school | 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 | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huxlow Academy Finedon Road , NN9 5TY | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huxlow Science College Finedon Road , Irthlingborough NN9 5TY | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushden Community College Hayway , NN10 6AG | - not rated | 2,523 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rushden Community College Specialising in Mathematics and Computing Hayway , NN10 6AG | - not rated | 2,523 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelveston Road School Chelveston Road , NN10 8HN | 3out of 4 | 2,957 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Northamptonshire College Queensway , Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF | - not rated | 2,985 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knuston Hall Knuston , NN29 7EU | - not rated | 3,791 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites Rowan Gate Primary School , Finedon Road NN8 4NS | 4out of 4 | 4,686 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Gate Primary School Finedon Road , NN8 4NS | - not rated | 4,686 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Artlenock Inn | 6 Station Road, Irthlingborough | 759 yd | |
| Irthlingborough Town Band Club | Town Club Band, Victoria Street | 958 yd | |
| The Leather Bottle | 60 Baker Street, Irthlingborough | 986 yd | |
| Irthlingborough Town Cricket Club | Cricket Club, Windmill Road | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Man House | 69 High Street, Irthlingborough | 1,085 yd | |
| Five Star | 71 High Street, Irthlingborough | 1,085 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| 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 | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.