NN8 1BY is an up-and-coming urban area on Sheep Street, 0.2km from Wellingborough in Wellingborough. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Croyland and Swanspool ward and the Wellingborough constituency.
The people who live in NN8 1BY are typical of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (206 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00189042 (shared with 59 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEEP STREET, NN8 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEEP STREET, NN8 1BY.
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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 1BY 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
94% of homes in NN8 1BY 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN8 1BY. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NN8 1BY are high at 206 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
Friars Academy
Park Junior School, Wellingborough
All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery
Wrenn School
The Avenue Infant School
St Barnabas Church of England School
Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery
Croyland Primary School
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 Hotel0.5 km
- Hind Wellingborough Limited0.0 km
- Canberra Guest House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- The Little Ale House0.4 km
- British Rail Staff Club0.5 km
- Gloucester Public House0.3 km
- Palm Beach Bar & Club0.2 km
- The Cannon Public House0.4 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Nemo's Fish Bar0.5 km
- Yong Sheng Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Yuan Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Just Pizza UK0.2 km
- Papa Johns0.3 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Adam's Desserts0.4 km
- Jennys Restaurant0.1 km
- Sams Chicken0.3 km
- Yumeijin Restaurant0.3 km
- Ali's Restaurant0.3 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.1 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Big Europe0.2 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wellingborough1.2 km
- Kettering10.6 km
- Northampton16.2 km
Bus Stops
- Sheep St0.1 km
- Orient Way0.1 km
- Tithe Barn Road0.1 km
- Multi Storey Car Park0.1 km
- Post Office0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN81BY · Data under Open Government Licence