NN29 7AD is a safe, established residential area on Thrift Street, 0.6km from Duck End in Wollaston. Administratively it sits within Irchester ward and the Wellingborough constituency.
For families considering a move, NN29 7AD represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 21.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN29 7AD are sourced from Output Area E00139171 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THRIFT STREET, NN29 7AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THRIFT STREET, NN29 7AD.
396
39
£ 42,200 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NN29 7AD is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 21.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN29 7AD. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 129,995
9 sales · Mean £ 140,332
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN29 7AD has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wollaston Primary School
Wollaston School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Nags Head0.3 km
- Wollaston Working Mens Club0.2 km
- Scott Bader S & S Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Awbery's Tea Rooms Of Wollaston0.2 km
- Scott Bader Company0.3 km
- Khandan Spice Ltd0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative Food0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Jade House Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- The Village Fryer0.1 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Dooleys Sweets0.5 km
- K C Robins0.2 km
- Croyland Pharmacy0.2 km
- Tilleys Wine0.4 km
- Whibleys News And Food0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wellingborough5.5 km
- Kettering15.9 km
- Northampton16.1 km
Bus Stops
- Nags Head Inn0.1 km
- Nags Head Inn0.1 km
- Holyoake Road0.2 km
- Holyoake Road0.2 km
- Scott Bader0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NN297AD · Data under Open Government Licence