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NN8 2LF

Bourton Way

Croyland & Swanspool

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Detailed insights for NN8 2LF

Overview

Postcode NN8 2LF is located in an urban city, within the Croyland & Swanspool area of North Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Croyland area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below 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 1.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Stanwell Lake Greenbelt Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Croyland has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,610 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Croyland has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.7%

Approximately 7.7% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 122 ft away from NN8 2LF.

Flood risk

No risk

Croyland near NN8 2LF 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NN8 2LF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miStanwell Lake Greenbelt ParkLargeWalking directions to Stanwell Lake Greenbelt Park
0.5 miCroyland Park AreaSmallWalking directions to Croyland Park Area

Area Profile

Population
458
Population density
4,284.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.27(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.62(-19%)
Vehicle crime
5.68(+38%)
Drugs
5.11(+76%)
Public order
3.97(-43%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
292
63.62%
Indian
53
11.55%
Other White
31
6.75%
African
21
4.58%
Caribbean
21
4.58%
Total population: 459

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
125
34.82%
Level 3 (A level)
71
19.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
61
16.99%
No qualifications
40
11.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
10.86%
Total 16+ residents: 359

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
91
53.85%
Owns outright
41
24.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
7.69%
Other social rented
12
7.1%
Shared ownership
7
4.14%
Total households: 169

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 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN8 2LF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN8 2LF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 20251, Banbury Close, Wellingborough, NN8 2LPDetachedFreehold£525,000
12 Nov 2025127, Bourton Way, Wellingborough, NN8 2NWDetachedFreehold£314,000
09 Jul 2026152, Bourton Way, Wellingborough, NN8 2NUDetachedFreehold£470,000
17 Feb 202614, Evesham Close, Wellingborough, NN8 2NTDetachedFreehold£352,500
12 Dec 20255, Evesham Close, Wellingborough, NN8 2NTDetachedFreehold£382,000

Schools

In the NN8 2LF postcode area, located within Croyland, there are 4 primary and 0 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 2LF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryWarwick AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.7 miPrimaryOur Lady's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement
0.7 miPrimaryGreat Doddington PrimaryCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NN8 2LF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NN8 2LF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miBudgens5-6 Berrymoor Court, Wellingborough, NN8 2DLWalking directions to Budgens

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 2LF, 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 036EE01027321
Police ForceNorthamptonshire
Postcode Introduced1997-12-01

Frequently asked questions about NN8 2LF

Is NN8 2LF (Croyland) safe?

The area around NN8 2LF records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near NN8 2LF?

The median sale price around NN8 2LF 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 2LF?

There are 5 schools close to NN8 2LF, including Warwick Academy (Good), Our Lady's Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement) and Great Doddington Primary (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around NN8 2LF?

NN8 2LF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,610 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Wellingborough and Rushden covering NN8 2LF 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).