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NN8

WELLINGBOROUGH

Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England

NN8 encompasses WELLINGBOROUGH and its surrounding areas in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.

Avg price £293,797
1yr change ▼ 12.6%
Crime 69% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£293,797

▼ 12.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

2% above national avg

Crime Rate

137.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

69% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

25 schools

Broadband Speed

378 Mbps

Property Prices in NN8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NN8 is £293,797, which is 9% below the Northamptonshire average of £323,962.

Property values in NN8 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in NN8 have fallen 12.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £374,558 825
Semi-detached £250,355 945
Terraced £208,353 768
Flat £142,232 189
All types £293,797 2846

5-Year Price History

£272K £282K £292K £302K £311K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in NN8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 137.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NN8 has a crime rate significantly 69% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
44.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
10.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
27.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
27.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in NN8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NN8 has 25 schools within or near its boundaries, including 10 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Nursery Not inspected mi
Highfield Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
The Avenue Infant School Primary Good mi
All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery Primary Good mi
Wellingborough School Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

10

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

20,486

Population

42

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
66.0%
Private rent
20.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NN8 are 378.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

378.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NN8 is collected by North Northamptonshire. The Band D rate is £2,089/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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NN8 — WELLINGBOROUGH

Area Summary

NN8 (WELLINGBOROUGH) offers property prices near the national average (£293,797), higher-than-average crime (69% above national average), 25 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (378 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NN8?
The average house price in NN8 (WELLINGBOROUGH) is £293,797, based on 2846 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 2% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 12.6% over the past year.
Is NN8 a safe area to live?
Crime in NN8 is above the national average (137.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (44.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (27.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in NN8?
There are 25 schools in or near NN8. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 10 Good. 2 schools require improvement.
What is the council tax in NN8?
Council tax in NN8 is collected by North Northamptonshire. The Band D rate is £2,089 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in NN8?
The average broadband download speed in NN8 is 378 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 94%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in NN8 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in NN8 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 20,486.