Postcode Analysis North Northamptonshire, East Midlands

NN8 1EU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NN8 1EU.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

71%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NN8 1EU 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

94% of homes in NN8 1EU are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NN8 1EU 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.

For renters and young professionals, NN8 1EU offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (189 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 1EU are sourced from Output Area E00189042 (shared with 59 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN8 1EU. 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

White / British80.4%
Asian / British Asian8.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

71%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 1EU are high at 189 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.

Violence and sexual offences245
Anti-social behaviour224
Shoplifting206
Other theft65
Public order65

school Local Schools

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Park Junior School, Wellingborough

Good0.3 km
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All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery

Good226 pupils0.4 km
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Friars Academy

Outstanding148 pupils0.5 km
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The Avenue Infant School

Good175 pupils0.6 km
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Wrenn School

Good1304 pupils0.6 km
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St Barnabas Church of England School

Good175 pupils0.8 km
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Sir Christopher Hatton Academy

Good1382 pupils0.8 km
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Victoria Primary Academy

Requires Improvement404 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

62 nearby
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Afro Shop0.3 km
  • Al-Raheem Store0.1 km
  • Ame's Regent Super Store0.3 km
  • Best Pol Delicatessen0.1 km
  • + 57 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Columbia Hotel And Restaurant0.8 km
  • Oak House Private Hotel0.5 km
  • Hind Wellingborough Limited0.2 km
  • Canberra Guest House0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • The Little Ale House0.5 km
  • British Rail Staff Club0.3 km
  • Gloucester Public House0.2 km
  • Palm Beach Bar & Club0.1 km
  • The Cannon Public House0.3 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Nemo's Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Yong Sheng Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Yuan Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Just Pizza UK0.0 km
  • Papa Johns0.1 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Adam's Desserts0.3 km
  • Jennys Restaurant0.2 km
  • Sams Chicken0.2 km
  • Yumeijin Restaurant0.5 km
  • Ali's Restaurant0.2 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.0 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Big Europe0.0 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods1.0 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wellingborough1.0 km
  • Kettering10.6 km
  • Northampton16.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.0 km
  • Multi Storey Car Park0.1 km
  • Sheep St0.1 km
  • Tithe Barn Road0.2 km
  • Orient Way0.2 km