Postcode NN8 1NU is located in an urban city, within the Victoria area 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 161 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Wellingborough is £37,493 per year. The median sale price in Victoria is £265,000 (around £259 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,000 and £327,601. The nearest station is Wellingborough, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Castle Fields.
Central Wellingborough has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,307 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Central Wellingborough has a very high crime rate, with approximately 161 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Central Wellingborough is £37,493 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 277 ft away from NN8 1NU.
Central Wellingborough near NN8 1NU 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Swanspool Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Swanspool Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Croyland Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Croyland Gardens |
Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £259 per square foot) in Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £525,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £359,995 | £305 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £285,000 | £280 |
| Terraced | 55 | £195,500 | £222 |
| Flats | 17 | £116,500 | £213 |
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 | £380,000 | £150,000 | £285,000 | £195,500 |
| 2026 | £362,000 | £127,000 | £282,500 | £190,000 |
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 | £306 | £221 | £307 | £211 |
| 2026 | £305 | £232 | £240 | £223 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN8 1NU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2025 | 30, Castle Street, Wellingborough, NN8 1LW | Terraced | Freehold | £327,500 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | Flat 9, Castle Court, Castle Street, Wellingborough, NN8 1LW | Flats | Leasehold | £106,500 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 47, Castle Street, Wellingborough, NN8 1LW | Detached | Freehold | £338,035 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | Flat 19, Court Mews, Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1PG | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | Flat 14, Court Mews, Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1PG | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 |
In the NN8 1NU postcode area, located within Central Wellingborough, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Wellingborough School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jul 2026. | |
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Wrenn School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 May 2018. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NN8 1NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Midland Road Stores | 46 Midland Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1LU | Walking directions to Midland Road Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Dalisha | 29 Midland Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1HF | Walking directions to Dalisha |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 26-30 Victoria Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1HH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Big Europe | 22-24 Midland Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1LU | Walking directions to Big Europe |
| 0.3 mi | Booze City | 17/19 Midland Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1HA | Walking directions to Booze City |
Annual council tax rates for North Northamptonshire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NN8 1NU, 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 1NU records about 161 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around NN8 1NU in Victoria is £265,000 (about £259 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to NN8 1NU, including Wellingborough School, All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery (Good) and Wrenn School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NN8 1NU is Wellingborough, about 871 m away.
NN8 1NU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,307 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 1NU 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).