NN8 1AF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Wellingborough in Wellingborough. Administratively it sits within Croyland and Swanspool ward and the Wellingborough constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 94% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (190 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NN8 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00189042 (shared with 59 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NN8 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NN8 1AF.
277
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£ 37,400 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN8 1AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
At 94% private renter occupancy, NN8 1AF is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN8 1AF. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NN8 1AF are high at 190 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Park Junior School, Wellingborough
Friars Academy
All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery
The Avenue Infant School
St Barnabas Church of England School
Wrenn School
Croyland Primary School
Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- One Stop0.7 km
- Afro Shop0.4 km
- Al-Raheem Store0.2 km
- Ame's Regent Super Store0.4 km
- Best Pol Delicatessen0.1 km
- + 56 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Columbia Hotel And Restaurant0.7 km
- Oak House Private Hotel0.4 km
- Hind Wellingborough Limited0.1 km
- Canberra Guest House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- The Little Ale House0.3 km
- Wellingborough Cricket Club1.0 km
- British Rail Staff Club0.5 km
- Gloucester Public House0.2 km
- Palm Beach Bar & Club0.2 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Nemo's Fish Bar0.5 km
- Yong Sheng Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Yuan Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Just Pizza UK0.2 km
- Papa Johns0.3 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Adam's Desserts0.5 km
- Jennys Restaurant0.0 km
- Sams Chicken0.3 km
- Yumeijin Restaurant0.3 km
- Ali's Restaurant0.3 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.1 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Big Europe0.2 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.1 km
- Heron Foods0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wellingborough1.2 km
- Kettering10.5 km
- Northampton16.2 km
Bus Stops
- Orient Way0.0 km
- Sheep St0.1 km
- Church Street Interchange0.1 km
- Church Street Interchange0.1 km
- Church Street Interchange0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NN81AF · Data under Open Government Licence