Postcode Analysis North Northamptonshire, East Midlands

ALEXANDRA ROAD, NN8 1EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALEXANDRA ROAD, NN8 1EF.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NN8 1EF 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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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
workEmployment
8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

NN8 1EF is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 23.1% year-on-year.

home £140,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NN8 1EF is a mixed residential area on Alexandra Road, 0.4km from Burrow's Bush in Wellingborough. Administratively it sits within Finedon ward and the Wellingborough constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of North Northamptonshire.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 23.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NN8 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00138972 (shared with 4 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 1EF. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British41.4%
Asian / British Asian41.7%
Black / African / Caribbean8.8%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 140,000

15 sales · Mean £ 143,199

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around NN8 1EF is moderate at 55 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 offences190
Anti-social behaviour108
Vehicle crime62
Criminal damage and arson36
Public order36

school Local Schools

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Victoria Primary Academy

Requires Improvement404 pupils0.2 km
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Rowan Gate Primary School -Two Sites and Satellite

Outstanding208 pupils0.2 km
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Highfield Nursery School

Good109 pupils0.3 km
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The Avenue Infant School

Good175 pupils0.5 km
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Park Junior School, Wellingborough

Good0.5 km
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Sir Christopher Hatton Academy

Good1382 pupils0.7 km
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All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery

Good226 pupils0.8 km
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Oakway Academy

Good579 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • The Little Ale House0.9 km
  • British Rail Staff Club0.4 km
  • Gloucester Public House0.6 km
  • Palm Beach Bar & Club0.7 km
  • The Cannon Public House0.4 km
  • + 18 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Oak House Private Hotel0.9 km
  • Hind Wellingborough Limited0.8 km
  • Canberra Guest House0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Adam's Desserts0.6 km
  • Jennys Restaurant0.8 km
  • Sams Chicken0.5 km
  • Ali's Restaurant0.5 km
  • Costa0.8 km
  • + 28 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Just Pizza UK0.7 km
  • Papa Johns0.6 km
  • Christ Exalted Church0.8 km
  • Flames0.6 km
  • Millennium Pizzas0.6 km
  • + 25 more
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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • Afro Shop0.4 km
  • Al-Raheem Store0.6 km
  • Ame's Regent Super Store0.4 km
  • Best Pol Delicatessen0.7 km
  • Cake Box0.8 km
  • + 56 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • Heron Foods0.4 km
  • Big Europe0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wellingborough0.7 km
  • Kettering10.1 km
  • Northampton16.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Albert Road0.2 km
  • Albert Road0.2 km
  • Eastfield Park0.3 km
  • Victoria Junior School0.3 km
  • Mill Rd0.3 km