Town Pop. 50,270

Living in Wellingborough: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wellingborough comes out at 59/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 69/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. Safety falls furthest short: 43/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

No other settlement in the NN8 postcode district scores higher. Wellingborough leads all 4. Notably, nothing falls below 43/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NN8 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
43
103.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 1,935 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 1,130 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Vehicle crime 358 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 313 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 266 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 1,202 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Millers Park 165 crimes
  2. 2 Crane Close 138 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 119 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 9.3 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 13.2 µg/m³
68
Green Space 25
Parks Ample 36
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Ample 5
Playgrounds Ample 22

Services

Schools
69
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 24 in area · 25 within 4km
19Good2Requires Improvement3Ungraded
  • All Saints CEVA Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Croyland Nursery School & Day NurseryNursery · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Croyland Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Friars AcademySpecial · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Oakway AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Olympic PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Park Junior School, WellingboroughPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Redwell Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Rowan Gate Primary School - Four SitesSpecial · inspected 2025
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
53
A&E departmentsKettering General Hospital5.4 mi
Northampton General Hospital7.5 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing14.1 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
4 GP surgeries in area 5 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,937 patients per GP
8dentists11pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
98
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,007 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate60.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.1%Unemployed3.3%Retired21.1%Student3.9%Other inactive11.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.8%Skilled & technical30.9%Routine & elementary39.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.7%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.7%
Home ownership61.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax North Northamptonshire · 2026-27
A £1,616
B £1,885
C £2,155
D £2,424
E £2,963
F £3,501
G £4,040
H £4,848
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
66
Wellingborough 1.1 mi
Kettering 6.2 mi
Northampton 9.9 mi
J15 M1 11.6 mi
J15 M1 11.7 mi
J15A M1 12.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
60
Pubs & Bars Ample 29
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 44
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 56
Retail Shopping Ample 290
Takeaways Ample 66
Fitness Ample 14

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £241,500 280
Detached £327,500 76
Semi-detached £246,500 94
Terraced £195,000 84
Flat / Maisonette £137,998 26
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£124k £209k £296k £380k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Wilby 58 1.6 mi away ⇄
Little Irchester 48 1.7 mi away ⇄
Great Doddington 58 2.2 mi away ⇄
Little Harrowden 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Irchester 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Orlingbury 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Finedon 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Mears Ashby 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Earls Barton 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Isham 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wollaston 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Irthlingborough 49 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wellingborough a nice place to live?

Wellingborough is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wellingborough is 59/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Wellingborough?

Wellingborough has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 43/100. There were 5,204 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wellingborough?

Among the top-rated schools in Wellingborough are All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery, Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery and Croyland Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 24 rated schools in Wellingborough in total.

What are house prices like in Wellingborough?

The current median house price in Wellingborough is £241,500, around 15% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £327,500, semi-detached £246,500, terraced £195,000, flat £137,998. There were 280 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wellingborough in context

See where Wellingborough ranks among the best places to live in Northamptonshire

Postcode districts in Wellingborough

NN8 59 ⇄
NN9 50 ⇄

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