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NN8 2ED

Higham Road

Croyland & Swanspool

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Detailed insights for NN8 2ED

Overview

Postcode NN8 2ED is located in a rural town, within the Croyland & Swanspool area of North Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Croyland area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Croyland is £50,220 per year. The median sale price in Croyland & Swanspool is £215,000 (around £247 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,000 and £285,000. The nearest station is Wellingborough, about 1.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Croyland has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,859 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Croyland has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.8%

Approximately 8.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Croyland is £50,220 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 168 ft away from NN8 2ED.

Flood risk

Low

Croyland near NN8 2ED has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wellingborough located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
284.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.13(+106%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.06(+25%)
Other crime
16.38(+594%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.96(+7%)
Vehicle crime
7.96(+93%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
195
67.47%
Other White
48
16.61%
African
25
8.65%
Caribbean
8
2.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.42%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
26.52%
Level 3 (A level)
54
23.48%
No qualifications
35
15.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
13.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.61%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
38.94%
Owns outright
35
30.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
17.7%
Other social rented
10
8.85%
Shared ownership
2
1.77%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Croyland & Swanspool

Median price: £215,000
Price per sq ft: £247
Sales (last 12 months): 95
Typical range (middle 50%): £185K – £285K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £247 per square foot) in Croyland & Swanspool area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Croyland & Swanspool over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£326,250£305
Semi-Detached36£229,375£250
Terraced34£191,500£227
Flats7£130,000£202

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Croyland & Swanspool

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Croyland & Swanspool.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267,350£72,750£152,500£145,000
2017£253,500£110,000£175,000£148,975
2018£307,000£125,000£187,500£162,500
2019£300,000£120,000£180,000£165,000
2020£285,000£128,000£193,000£160,000
2021£290,000£116,998£197,500£180,000
2022£352,000£147,000£243,750£199,950
2023£355,000£134,000£221,250£190,000
2024£370,000£93,750£220,000£188,000
2025£303,250£148,500£226,500£195,000
2026£330,000£130,000£229,375£192,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Croyland & Swanspool.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Croyland & Swanspool.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£218£124£170£160
2017£229£184£199£178
2018£232£219£199£191
2019£237£172£197£181
2020£254£187£201£182
2021£271£213£216£191
2022£295£259£263£223
2023£283£232£259£239
2024£288£203£253£238
2025£313£191£250£221
2026£288£202£247£252
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Croyland & Swanspool.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN8 2ED.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN8 2ED
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jul 20261D, London Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2EATerracedLeasehold£84,000
24 Apr 20264, Milton Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2DYTerracedFreehold£180,000
18 Mar 202623, Milton Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2DYTerracedFreehold£180,000
06 Jul 202634, Newtown Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2DXTerracedFreehold£208,000
30 Jan 202631, Newtown Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2DXTerracedFreehold£169,000

Schools

In the NN8 2ED postcode area, located within Croyland, there are 2 primary and 1 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.

Nearby schools for NN8 2ED
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miSecondaryWrenn SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.6 miNot applicableWellingborough SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.8 miPrimaryWarwick AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NN8 2ED

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NN8 2ED
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco27-35 Whitworth Way, Wellingborough, NN8 2EFWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miM&S Simply Food22 London Road, Castlefields Retail Park, Wellingborough, NN8 2DPWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.4 miLidl47 London Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2DPWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Northamptonshire district.

Band A£1,616
Band B£1,885
Band C£2,155
Band D£2,424
Band E£2,963
Band F£3,501
Band G£4,040
Band H£4,848

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NN8 2ED, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Munday

Croyland & Swanspool - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Martin Griffiths

Croyland & Swanspool - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Gen Kitchen

Wellingborough and Rushden - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictNorth NorthamptonshireE06000061
Parliamentary ConstituencyWellingborough and RushdenE14001571
ParishWellingboroughE04013138
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CroylandE02005699
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Northamptonshire 036DE01027320
Police ForceNorthamptonshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NN8 2ED

Is NN8 2ED (Croyland) safe?

The area around NN8 2ED records about 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 crime.

What is the average house price near NN8 2ED?

The median sale price around NN8 2ED in Croyland & Swanspool is £215,000 (about £247 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NN8 2ED?

There are 5 schools close to NN8 2ED, including Wrenn School (Good), Wellingborough School and Warwick Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around NN8 2ED?

NN8 2ED scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,859 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NN8 2ED (Croyland) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wellingborough and Rushden covering NN8 2ED is Gen Kitchen (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chris Munday (Reform UK) and Martin Griffiths (Reform UK).