Windmill Lane is in Raunds, Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN9 6SJ is located in the Raunds electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Corby. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windmill Lane, Raunds, Wellingborough, NN9 6SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN9 6SW, NN9 6SP, NN9 6SF, NN9 6LQ, NN9 6SE, NN9 6HJ, NN9 6SN, NN9 6SL, NN9 6SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN9 6SJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.3% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.7% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22% | 33.7% | 11.7% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 47.6% | -12.0% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 9.7% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 41.9% | 36.7% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 41% | 43.1% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 9.5% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 14.7% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 6SJ this area, 30.1% 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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 30.1% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.8% | 8.6% | -12.2% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 17.1% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 16.4% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 17.8% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.7% | 97.8% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 96.5% | 91.7% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 7% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 91.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Lane was 3.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.9% lower than the Raunds average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Windmill Lane has the lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Raunds and the 6th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 760.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Windmill Lane, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-09-10 | £285,000 |
| 81 Windmill Lane, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2025-01-03 | £248,355 |
| 71 Windmill Lane, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2024-11-06 | £256,735 |
| 95 Windmill Lane, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2024-08-14 | £227,253 |
| 53 Windmill Lane, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-07-05 | £352,000 |
NN9 6SJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Primary School Windmill Lane , Raunds NN9 6LA | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raunds Park Infant School Park Street , Raunds NN9 6NB | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Academy Mountbatten Way , Raunds NN9 6PA | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ringstead Church of England Primary School Church Street , Ringstead NN14 4DH | 3out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanwick Academy Church Street , Stanwick NN9 6PS | 3out of 4 | 2,537 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor School Sports College Mountbatten Way , Raunds NN9 6PA | 3out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Thrapston East Northamptonshire Council House , Cedar Drive NN14 4LZ | - not rated | 5,276 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Restaurants Limited | McDonalds, London Road | 574 yd | |
| Raunds SF Connect / Marks & Spencers | Bp Connect Site, London Road | 574 yd | |
| Raunds Community Cafe / Food Bank | 19 High Street, Raunds | 585 yd | |
| Mughal Dynasty | 17 High Street, Raunds | 596 yd | |
| Cookies Bakers & Confectioners Ltd | 22 Brook Street, Raunds | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The World Upside Down | 8 Marshalls Road, Raunds | 510 yd | |
| Raunds Town Cricket Club | The Cricket Ground, Marshalls Road | 510 yd | |
| Woodpecker Restaurant | 31 Marshalls Road, Raunds | 510 yd | |
| Raunds Town Football And Social Club | Kiln Park, London Road | 574 yd | |
| The George & Dragon | The George And Dragon, High Street | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Fish Bar | 23 High Street, Raunds | 596 yd | |
| Raunds Cottage | The Cottage, 11 High Street | 596 yd | |
| Taste Of Spice | 7 High Street, Raunds | 596 yd | |
| Raunds Fishbar | 2 Hill Street, Raunds | 734 yd | |
| Curry Express Limited | 77 - 79 Brook Street, Raunds | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd. | ASDA Store, Michael Way | 689 yd | |
| Co-op | 91 - 93 Brook Street, Raunds | 901 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Windmill Primary School WINDMILL LANE | grass pitches | 316 yd |
| Kiln Park LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Raunds Cricket Club MARSHALLS ROAD | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Manor Sport And Leisure Ltd MOUNTBATTEN WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,056 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.