Postcode NN8 4LA 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 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 nearest station is Wellingborough, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bassett's Close Park.
Central Wellingborough has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,558 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% 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 4.1% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 104 ft away from NN8 4LA.
Central Wellingborough near NN8 4LA 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Wellingborough | N/A | Walking directions to Wellingborough |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bassett's Close Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bassett's Close Park |
| 0.3 mi | Swanspool Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Swanspool Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Croyland Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Croyland Gardens |
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 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN8 4LA.
In the NN8 4LA postcode area, located within Central Wellingborough, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN8 4LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Delicie Polskie | 1 Church Street, Wellingborough, NN8 4PA | Walking directions to Delicie Polskie |
| 0.1 mi | Easy Shop Supermarket | 5 Silver Street, Wellingborough, NN8 1BQ | Walking directions to Easy Shop Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Awuf Afro Store | 26/27 Silver Street, Wellingborough, NN8 1AY | Walking directions to Awuf Afro Store |
| 0.1 mi | Silver Street Mini Market | 4a Silver Street, Wellingborough, NN8 1BQ | Walking directions to Silver Street Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | 2-5 Oxford Street, Wellingborough, NN8 4LL | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 4LA, 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 4LA 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NN8 4LA in Central Wellingborough is £215,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to NN8 4LA, including Park Junior School, Wellingborough, Friars Academy (Outstanding) and Refocus (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NN8 4LA is Wellingborough, about 1,265 m away.
NN8 4LA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,558 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 4LA 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.