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NN8 1BN

Croyland and Swanspool

North Northamptonshire

England / East Midlands / North Northamptonshire / Central Wellingborough / Croyland and Swanspool / NN8 1BN

Overview

Postcode NN8 1BN is located in an urban city, within the Croyland and Swanspool ward of North Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region , and forms part of the Central Wellingborough area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 199.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Wellingborough is £37,400 per year. The nearest station is Wellingborough located about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest large park is Croyland park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
199
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Central Wellingborough has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,202 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Wellingborough has a very high crime rate, with approximately 199.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

5.7%

Approximately 5.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in Central Wellingborough is £37,400 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 248 ft away from NN8 1BN.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Wellingborough near NN8 1BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wellingborough located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.8 mi

Wellingborough

N/A

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.5 miCroyland parkLarge
0.5 miCastle FieldsLarge
0.4 miBassett's Close ParkMedium

Property prices in Croyland and Swanspool

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Croyland and Swanspool area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £490,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£373,500
Flats7£125,000
Semi-Detached57£237,500
Terraced37£200,000

10 years price trend in Croyland and Swanspool

Schools

In the NN8 1BN postcode area, located within Central Wellingborough, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableFriars AcademyAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableWellingborough SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miSecondaryWrenn SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miSilver Street Mini Market4a Silver Street, Wellingborough, NN8 1BQ
0.1 miEasy Shop Supermarket5 Silver Street, Wellingborough, NN8 1BQ
0.1 miAwuf Afro Store26/27 Silver Street, Wellingborough, NN8 1AY
0.1 miFood Land3 Market Street, Wellingborough, NN8 1AN
0.1 miMorrisons2-5 Oxford Street, Wellingborough, NN8 4LL

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.