NN29 7BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Woodlands Road, 0.3km from London End in Irchester. Administratively it sits within Irchester ward and the Wellingborough constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £212k, down 17.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN29 7BW are sourced from Output Area E00139065 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODLANDS ROAD, NN29 7BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLANDS ROAD, NN29 7BW.
287
50
£ 42,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NN29 7BW — age 50, 87% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £212k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 17.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN29 7BW. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
9 sales · Mean £ 199,888
Terraced
£ 245,000
1 sales · Mean £ 245,000
Detached
£ 280,000
1 sales · Mean £ 280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN29 7BW has low crime rates — 31 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
Irchester Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- The Co-Operative Pharmacy0.7 km
- Irchester Convenience Store0.6 km
- Irchester Park Store0.3 km
- Little Devil Distillery Ltd0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Irchester Bowling Club0.7 km
- Irchester Sports Association0.4 km
- The Carpenters Arms0.7 km
- Irchester Working Mens Club0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Irchester Fish Bar0.3 km
- Magic Chef0.7 km
- Yummies Kebab And Pizza0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Delhi Cottage0.2 km
- Pear Tree Cafe Of Irchester0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op Stores0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wellingborough3.5 km
- Kettering14.0 km
- Northampton18.3 km
Bus Stops
- Thrift Street0.3 km
- Thrift Street0.3 km
- Alfred Street0.3 km
- Gipsy Lane Turn0.5 km
- Vicarage0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NN297BW · Data under Open Government Licence