Postcode NN8 1LU is located in an urban city, within the Victoria ward of North Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Central Wellingborough area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 431.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.5× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Wellingborough is £37,493 per year. The nearest station is Wellingborough, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Castle Fields.
Central Wellingborough has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,558 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Central Wellingborough has a very high crime rate, with approximately 431.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.1% 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.
The average income per household in Central Wellingborough is £37,493 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 266 ft away from NN8 1LU.
Central Wellingborough near NN8 1LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wellingborough located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wellingborough | N/A | Walking directions to Wellingborough |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Castle Fields | Large | Walking directions to Castle Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Swanspool Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Swanspool Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Croyland Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Croyland Gardens |
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £269,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £485,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £368,498 | £306 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £285,000 | £300 |
| Terraced | 43 | £197,000 | £211 |
| Flats | 17 | £140,000 | £198 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £222,995 | £132,995 | £169,495 | £158,995 |
| 2017 | £242,998 | £102,000 | £195,000 | £148,500 |
| 2018 | £309,995 | £129,000 | £211,750 | £161,995 |
| 2019 | £347,895 | £151,500 | £209,995 | £162,500 |
| 2020 | £296,995 | £148,000 | £239,000 | £204,995 |
| 2021 | £322,498 | £143,750 | £259,950 | £195,000 |
| 2022 | £384,995 | £150,000 | £261,900 | £197,500 |
| 2023 | £395,000 | £175,000 | £287,485 | £198,000 |
| 2024 | £400,000 | £150,000 | £288,475 | £200,000 |
| 2025 | £377,498 | £148,500 | £285,000 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £338,500 | £116,500 | £260,000 | £200,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £232 | £196 | £222 | £181 |
| 2017 | £241 | £193 | £192 | £165 |
| 2018 | £251 | £220 | £244 | £194 |
| 2019 | £270 | £211 | £219 | £193 |
| 2020 | £266 | £218 | £249 | £206 |
| 2021 | £278 | £209 | £262 | £224 |
| 2022 | £297 | £241 | £285 | £235 |
| 2023 | £306 | £247 | £307 | £219 |
| 2024 | £297 | £219 | £309 | £220 |
| 2025 | £303 | £215 | £307 | £210 |
| 2026 | £308 | £172 | £240 | £212 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN8 1LU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 75, Midland Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1LU | Terraced | Freehold | £198,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 79, Midland Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1LU | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 17, Knox Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1HW | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2026 | 1, Strode Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1JB | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 11, Victoria Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1HN | Terraced | Freehold | £224,000 |
In the NN8 1LU postcode area, located within Central Wellingborough, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN8 1LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Midland Road Stores | 46 Midland Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1LU | Walking directions to Midland Road Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 26-30 Victoria Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1HH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Dalisha | 29 Midland Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1HF | Walking directions to Dalisha |
| 0.1 mi | Shop Local Newcomon Road | 56 Newcomen Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1JT | Walking directions to Shop Local Newcomon Road |
| 0.1 mi | Booze City | 17/19 Midland Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1HA | Walking directions to Booze City |
Annual council tax rates for North Northamptonshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NN8 1LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Leslie Baker
Victoria - Elected 1 May 2025
Kelly Duddridge
Victoria - Elected 1 May 2025
Gen Kitchen
Wellingborough and Rushden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NN8 1LU records about 431 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NN8 1LU in Central Wellingborough is £269,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to NN8 1LU, including Refocus (Good), All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery (Good) and Wellingborough School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NN8 1LU is Wellingborough, about 768 m away.
NN8 1LU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,558 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wellingborough and Rushden covering NN8 1LU is Gen Kitchen (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: David Leslie Baker (Labour Party) and Kelly Duddridge (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.