Postcode NN8 4GR is located in an urban city, within the Croyland & Swanspool area of North Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Central Wellingborough area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 431.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.5× 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 Croyland & Swanspool is £215,000 (around £247 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,000 and £279,000. The nearest station is Wellingborough, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Eastfield Park.
Central Wellingborough has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,000 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Central Wellingborough has a very high crime rate, with approximately 431.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 189 ft away from NN8 4GR.
Central Wellingborough near NN8 4GR 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Wellingborough | N/A | Walking directions to Wellingborough |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Eastfield Park | Medium | Walking directions to Eastfield Park |
| 0.4 mi | Bassett's Close Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bassett's Close Park |
| 0.4 mi | Swanspool Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Swanspool Gardens |
Based on 101 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 | 39 | £230,000 | £253 |
| Terraced | 36 | £190,500 | £229 |
| Flats | 8 | £130,000 | £197 |
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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN8 4GR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2026 | 5, Park Road, Wellingborough, NN8 4PG | Other | Freehold | £520,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 14, Herriotts Lane, Wellingborough, NN8 4PU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 03 Feb 2026 | 45, Great Park Street, Wellingborough, NN8 4PH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £292,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 12, Moffatt Terrace, Wellingborough, NN8 4QB | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 23, Upper Havelock Street, Wellingborough, NN8 4PN | Terraced | Freehold | £172,000 |
In the NN8 4GR postcode area, located within Central Wellingborough, there are 8 primary and 3 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 | Primary | Park Junior School, Wellingborough | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Feb 2013. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | The Avenue Infant School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 May 2023. | |
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Refocus | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Jul 2025. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NN8 4GR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis Vik's | 1 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough, NN8 1DJ | Walking directions to Londis Vik's |
| 0.1 mi | Kaka Supermarket | 26b Market Street, Wellingborough, NN8 1AT | Walking directions to Kaka Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Yellow Shop | 41B Cambridge Street, Wellingborough, NN8 1DW | Walking directions to Yellow Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Anna International Supermarket | 31 Market Street, Wellingborough, NN8 1AT | Walking directions to Anna International Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Delicii Romanesti | 15 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough, NN8 1DJ | Walking directions to Delicii Romanesti |
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 4GR, 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 4GR records about 431 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 public order.
The median sale price around NN8 4GR in Croyland & Swanspool is £215,000 (about £247 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to NN8 4GR, including Park Junior School, Wellingborough (Good), The Avenue Infant School (Good) and Refocus (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NN8 4GR is Wellingborough, about 1,097 m away.
NN8 4GR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,000 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 4GR 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).