NN8 1DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Wellingborough in Wellingborough. Administratively it sits within Finedon ward and the Wellingborough constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NN8 1DZ offers 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 is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NN8 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00138958 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NN8 1DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NN8 1DZ.
314
38
£ 40,900 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN8 1DZ 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
NN8 1DZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN8 1DZ. 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
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 around NN8 1DZ is moderate at 85 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
Victoria Primary Academy
Rowan Gate Primary School -Two Sites and Satellite
All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery
Highfield Nursery School
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy
Friars Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- The Little Ale House0.7 km
- British Rail Staff Club0.1 km
- Gloucester Public House0.4 km
- Palm Beach Bar & Club0.4 km
- The Cannon Public House0.1 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Nemo's Fish Bar1.0 km
- Yuan Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Just Pizza UK0.4 km
- Papa Johns0.4 km
- Christ Exalted Church0.5 km
- + 28 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 Desserts0.4 km
- Jennys Restaurant0.5 km
- Sams Chicken0.3 km
- Yumeijin Restaurant0.8 km
- Ali's Restaurant0.3 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 Box0.5 km
- + 55 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.4 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Big Europe0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wellingborough0.8 km
- Kettering10.3 km
- Northampton16.7 km
Bus Stops
- Baptist Church0.1 km
- Mill Rd0.2 km
- Cambridge Street0.2 km
- Victoria Junior School0.2 km
- 2 Ranelagh Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN81DZ · Data under Open Government Licence