Postcode NN8 2JZ is located in an urban city, within the Croyland & 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 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 nearest station is Wellingborough, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Croyland Park.
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.
Central Wellingborough has a very high crime rate, with approximately 161 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NN8 2JZ.
Central Wellingborough near NN8 2JZ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Wellingborough | N/A | Walking directions to Wellingborough |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Croyland Park | Large | Walking directions to Croyland Park |
| 0.3 mi | Croyland park | Large | Walking directions to Croyland park |
| 0.4 mi | Dale End Park | Medium | Walking directions to Dale End Park |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Croyland & Swanspool area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £525,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £360,000 | £316 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £216,500 | £247 |
| Terraced | 29 | £192,000 | £228 |
| Flats | 5 | £130,000 | £202 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £314,000 | £148,500 | £226,500 | £196,000 |
| 2026 | £368,750 | £130,000 | £205,500 | £187,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £309 | £191 | £250 | £218 |
| 2026 | £296 | £202 | £232 | £251 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN8 2JZ.
In the NN8 2JZ postcode area, located within Central Wellingborough, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN8 2JZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | E K Stores | 35 Croyland Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2LB | Walking directions to E K Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Abbots Way, North Northamptonshire, NN8 2AF | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | 2-5 Oxford Street, Wellingborough, NN8 4LL | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Easy Shop Supermarket | 5 Silver Street, Wellingborough, NN8 1BQ | Walking directions to Easy Shop Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Silver Street Mini Market | 4a Silver Street, Wellingborough, NN8 1BQ | Walking directions to Silver Street Mini Market |
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 2JZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Munday
Croyland & Swanspool - Elected 1 May 2025
Martin Griffiths
Croyland & Swanspool - Elected 1 May 2025
Gen Kitchen
Wellingborough and Rushden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NN8 2JZ 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NN8 2JZ in Central Wellingborough is £215,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to NN8 2JZ, including Friars Academy (Outstanding), Croyland Primary School (Good) and Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NN8 2JZ is Wellingborough, about 1,479 m away.
NN8 2JZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,202 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 2JZ 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).
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.