Postcode NN8 2QE 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Swanspool Gardens.
Croyland has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,704 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Croyland has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.4% 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.
The average income per household in Croyland is £50,220 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 164 ft away from NN8 2QE.
Croyland near NN8 2QE 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 | Swanspool Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Swanspool Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £326,250 | £305 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £229,375 | £250 |
| Terraced | 34 | £191,500 | £227 |
| Flats | 7 | £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 | £303,250 | £148,500 | £226,500 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £330,000 | £130,000 | £229,375 | £192,000 |
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 | £313 | £191 | £250 | £221 |
| 2026 | £288 | £202 | £247 | £252 |
There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN8 2QE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2025 | 18 - 20, Denington Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2QH | Other | Freehold | £1,122,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 119, The Drive, Wellingborough, NN8 2DD | Detached | Freehold | £362,500 |
In the NN8 2QE postcode area, located within Croyland, there are 6 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Wrenn School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 May 2018. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Wellingborough School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jul 2026. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NN8 2QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | 22 London Road, Castlefields Retail Park, Wellingborough, NN8 2DP | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | 27-35 Whitworth Way, Wellingborough, NN8 2EF | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 47 London Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2DP | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Super Grocers | 131 Doddington Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2LW | Walking directions to Super Grocers |
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 2QE, 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 2QE records about 131 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NN8 2QE in Croyland & Swanspool is £215,000 (about £247 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NN8 2QE, including Wrenn School (Good), Wellingborough School and All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NN8 2QE is Wellingborough, about 1,451 m away.
NN8 2QE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,704 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 2QE 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).