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About

Croyland is a small, primarily residential area situated on the northern edge of Wellingborough, within the borough of North Northamptonshire. The neighbourhood is characterised by modern housing developments, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes built from the late 20th century onwards. It functions largely as a commuter settlement, with local amenities centred around a few convenience stores and community facilities. The area is defined by its quiet, suburban streets and proximity to larger urban services.

The landscape is generally flat, with the Harrowden Brook flowing through its eastern side. A notable local landmark is the historic Croyland Abbey, though only fragments of the original medieval structure remain near the church. The area provides straightforward road access to the A45, linking residents to employment centres in Wellingborough and Northampton. Open spaces include several small recreational grounds and playing fields integrated within the housing layout.

Area overview

On average Croyland has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Croyland is £50,220 per year. There are 2 schools in Croyland: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Croyland is home to around 8,616 people, with a population density of about 2,711.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
23.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Croyland Population
8,616
Population density
2,711.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.95(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.24(+29%)
Shoplifting
14.04(+58%)
Vehicle crime
6.96(+67%)
Other theft
6.85(+18%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,107
70.88%
Other White
1,106
12.84%
African
275
3.19%
Indian
251
2.91%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
183
2.12%
Total population: 8,616

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,575
23.83%
No qualifications
1,491
22.56%
Level 3 (A level)
1,040
15.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,016
15.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
921
13.93%
Total 16+ residents: 6,610

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,159
34.72%
Owns outright
792
23.73%
Other social rented
542
16.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
414
12.4%
Social rents from council
331
9.92%
Total households: 3,338

Property prices in Croyland

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £237,250 in Croyland area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,250 up to £525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Croyland in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Croyland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£360,000
Semi-Detached41£233,000
Terraced14£215,500

10 years median price trend in Croyland

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Croyland.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.