NN8 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on York Road, 0.3km from Wellingborough in Wellingborough. Administratively it sits within Finedon ward and the Wellingborough constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of North Northamptonshire. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 28.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN8 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00138958 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YORK ROAD, NN8 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK ROAD, NN8 1DS.
314
38
£ 40,900 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN8 1DS 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
No single demographic signal dominates NN8 1DS — age 38, 38% ownership, 47% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 28.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN8 1DS. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 167,500
5 sales · Mean £ 163,500
Semi-Detached
£ 133,000
3 sales · Mean £ 137,000
Flat
£ 91,500
2 sales · Mean £ 91,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN8 1DS is above average at 96 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
Park Junior School, Wellingborough
The Avenue Infant School
All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery
Victoria Primary Academy
Rowan Gate Primary School -Two Sites and Satellite
Highfield Nursery School
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy
Friars Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- The Little Ale House0.6 km
- British Rail Staff Club0.0 km
- Gloucester Public House0.3 km
- Palm Beach Bar & Club0.4 km
- The Cannon Public House0.1 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Nemo's Fish Bar0.9 km
- Yong Sheng Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Yuan Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Just Pizza UK0.3 km
- Papa Johns0.3 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Oak House Private Hotel0.7 km
- Hind Wellingborough Limited0.5 km
- Canberra Guest House0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Adam's Desserts0.3 km
- Jennys Restaurant0.5 km
- Sams Chicken0.2 km
- Yumeijin Restaurant0.7 km
- Ali's Restaurant0.2 km
- + 29 more
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Afro Shop0.1 km
- Al-Raheem Store0.3 km
- Ame's Regent Super Store0.1 km
- Best Pol Delicatessen0.4 km
- Cake Box0.4 km
- + 55 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
- Big Europe0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wellingborough0.8 km
- Kettering10.3 km
- Northampton16.6 km
Bus Stops
- Cambridge Street0.1 km
- Baptist Church0.1 km
- Mill Rd0.1 km
- Victoria Junior School0.2 km
- 2 Ranelagh Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN81DS · Data under Open Government Licence