The NN8 2 Wellingborough Postcode Sector
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The NN8 2 postcode sector is within the county of Northamptonshire.
According to the 2021 Census, the NN8 2 postcode sector is home to 11,654 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 209 already in use, that leaves 191 potentially available.
The largest settlement in the NN8 2 postal code is WELLINGBOROUGH followed by Wilby, and Little Irchester.
The NN8 2 Postcode shares a border with NN6 0 (Earls Barton, Overstone, Sywell), NN8 1 (WELLINGBOROUGH), NN8 3 (WELLINGBOROUGH), NN8 4 (WELLINGBOROUGH, Finedon Road Industrial Estate), NN8 6 (WELLINGBOROUGH, Park Farm Industrial Estate) and NN29 7 (Irchester, Wollaston, Bozeat).
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Key facts
- Within the post town of WELLINGBOROUGH.
- NN8 2 is in the NN8 district, within the NN Northampton area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: Wellingborough Delivery Office.
- Area: 3.97 sq mi (10.28 km² / 2,540.77 acres).
- Crossed by the A45 major road.
- Waterways include River Nene.
Street list for NN8 2
PAXFORD CLOSE
GREAT DODDINGTON, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 42906950
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| MILLERS PARK | 586 |
| CRANE CLOSE | 318 |
| JUBILEE CRESCENT | 247 |
| WINDMILL CLOSE | 127 |
| BROOK STREET WEST | 122 |
| PRIORY ROAD | 91 |
| WOOD STREET | 85 |
| CRABTREE CLOSE | 79 |
| DUNCAN COURT | 77 |
| FRIARS CLOSE | 69 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1486 |
| Shoplifting | 369 |
| Other crime | 230 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 211 |
| Vehicle crime | 195 |
| Other theft | 193 |
| Public order | 192 |
| Drugs | 175 |
| Burglary | 123 |
| Robbery | 58 |
| Possession of weapons | 51 |
| Bicycle theft | 20 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery
Local authority nursery school
Croyland Road, WELLINGBOROUGH, Northamptonshire, NN8 2AX
Head: Mrs Lyndsey Lambert
Ofsted: Outstanding
Inspection: 2020-03-04
Pupils: 110
Croyland Primary School
Community school
Croyland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 2AX
Head: Miss Lucy Deakin
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2021-10-13
Pupils: 417
Friars Academy
Academy special converter
Friars Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 2LA
Head: Mrs Rachel Stockham - Acting Head of School
Ofsted: Outstanding
Inspection: 2019-05-22
Pupils: 148
Warwick Academy
Academy sponsor led
Dulley Avenue, Wellingborough, , NN8 2PS
Head: Mr Dale Jukes
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-01-11
Pupils: 262
Wilby Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school
Church Lane, Wilby, Northamptonshire, NN8 2UG
Head: Mrs Louise Bilkhu
Ofsted: Requires improvement
Inspection: 2023-09-27
Pupils: 87
Wrenn School
Academy sponsor led
London Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 2DQ
Head: Miss Marianne Blake
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-12-14
Pupils: 1365
Neighbouring sectors and settlements
House prices
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £338,890 | 21 | £420,717 | 30 | £339,529 | 17 | £358,493 | 35 |
| Semi-detached | £229,189 | 56 | £223,471 | 70 | £220,038 | 54 | £242,253 | 66 |
| Terraced | £219,810 | 24 | £205,192 | 36 | £199,474 | 38 | £209,487 | 39 |
| Flats | £118,333 | 3 | £96,667 | 3 | £135,583 | 6 | £123,000 | 6 |
Important postcodes and buildings
NN8 2AA is the postcode for The Fairlawn Centre, Spring Gardens, and Fairlawn Centre and Spring Gardens, Spring Gardens
NN8 2AX is the postcode for Croyland Primary School, Croyland Road, and Croyland Nursery School, Croyland Road
NN8 2BE is the postcode for Key Stage 2 Building, Our Ladys Catholic Primary School, Henshaw Road, JUNIOR SCHOOL, Our Ladys RC Junior & Infant School, Henshaw Road, Our Lady's Catholic Infant School, Henshaw Road, KS1, Our Ladys RC Junior & Infant School, Henshaw Road, KS2, Our Ladys RC Junior & Infant School, Henshaw Road, and Key Stage 1 Building, Our Ladys Catholic Primary School, Henshaw Road
NN8 2DQ is the postcode for Wrenn School, London Road, Northamptonshire County Council, Wrenn School, London Road, and MUSIC BLOCK, Wrenn School, London Road
NN8 2JJ is the postcode for TECHNOLOGY BLOCK WREN SCHOOL, Wren School, Doddington Road, ARTS BLOCK, Wrenn School, Doddington Road, Wren School, Doddington Road, TECHNOLOGY BLOCK, Wrenn School, Doddington Road, MAIN BLOCK, Wrenn School, Doddington Road, and Wrenn School, Doddington Road
NN8 2LA is the postcode for GYM BUILDING, Friars Academy, Friars Close, and Friars Academy, Friars Close
NN8 2NH is the postcode for H M Prison, Millers Park
NN8 2PS is the postcode for Warwick Primary School, Dulley Avenue
NN8 2UG is the postcode for Wilby C of E Primary School, Church Lane
Administrative coverage
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Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions within or around this postcode sector.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
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| Wollaston Museum | Museums & Art Galleries | Museum and / or Art Gallery | View map |
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