Excelsior Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire
6 addresses across 1 postcode (NN8), about 200 m long. USRN 42950158.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £164,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in North Northamptonshire costs £2,424 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 3.3 km (2.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 100 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Queensway Medical Centre, about 570 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 58% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 194 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £164,000 | £164,000 | £164,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £176,000 | £176,000 | £176,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £66,000 | £66,000 | £66,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £97,000 | £97,000 | £97,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £83,000 | £83,000 | £83,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £45,000 | £45,000 | £45,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | 4 NN8 3SL | Terraced | £164,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2023 | 10 NN8 3SL | Terraced | £176,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2017 | 12 NN8 3SL | Terraced | £111,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Nov 2009 | 2 NN8 3SL | Terraced | £66,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2008 | 1 NN8 3SL | Semi-detached | £97,000 | |
| 30 May 2003 | 8 NN8 3SL | Semi-detached | £83,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2002 | 8 NN8 3SL | Semi-detached | £45,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 83 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (2); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in North Northamptonshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,424 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,616 | £1,885 | £2,155 | £2,424 | £2,963 | £3,501 | £4,040 | £4,848 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (100% of about 580 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 100 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN8 3SL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wellingborough 981,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 10.2 km (6.3 miles) | |
| Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Excelsior Wellingborough | 60 m |
| Car parks | Commercial Way Car Park | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 53.5 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Queensway Medical Centre | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Mr Oo Osisanya | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Isebrook Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Wellingborough Police Station | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 10 ha | 370 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 11 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,500 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 11 ha | 230 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,820 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 21 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cromwell Spinney | Wood | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Corrie's Spinney | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Red Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Sywell Bottom | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) west |
| Summer Leys | Wetland | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south |
| Sywell Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 4.9 km (3 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 6 | 6 |
None of the street's 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North Northamptonshire: see them on the North Northamptonshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 310 m | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ruskin Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 310 m | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Olympic Primary | Primary | 2–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Weavers Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Croyland Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery | Nursery | 0–4 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Barnabas Church of England School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Redwell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Els & Bibi Home & Blooms NN8 3RU | Retailers - other | 130 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| One Stop Community Stores Ltd NN8 3RW | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2016 |
| Le Spice Merchant NN8 3RW | Other catering premises | 250 m | 4 Good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Le Spice Merchant NN8 3RW | Other catering premises | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bikki Taste Of Gambia, Bikkis Taste Of Gambia, Janna Treats NN8 3TQ | Mobile caterer | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kun Yi House NN8 3RW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| St Marks Church Hall NN8 3SD | Other catering premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 23 Oct 2014 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Goldsmith Road (84); On or near Shelley Road (45); On or near Browning Road (24); On or near Longfellow Road (15); On or near Burns Road (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 58% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 28% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 70% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 84% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- NN8 3SL: 6 addresses of 16 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Wakefield · Craigie · Hesperus · Medwin · Goldsmith Road · Bracknell · Brentford · Hiawatha · Goldsmith Road · Greenlaw · Longfellow Road · Anderson Green
All the streets in NN8 and across North Northamptonshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.