Overview for The Drive, WELLINGBOROUGH, NN8 2DE

Introduction

Wellingborough (WEL-ing-bər-ə) is a market town and civil parish in the North Northamptonshire unitary authority area of Northamptonshire, England. It is 65 miles (105 km) from London and 11 miles (18 km) from Northampton, and is on the north side of the River Nene.

Originally named "Wendelingburgh" (the stronghold of Wændel's people), the Anglo-Saxon settlement is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Wendelburie". The town's market was granted a royal charter in 1201 by King John. At the 2021 census, it had a population of 56,564. The built-up area also includes suburbs Wilby, Great Doddington, Little Irchester, Redhill Grange, Stanton Cross and Glenvale Park.

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Summary for The Drive, WELLINGBOROUGH, NN8 2DE

East Midlands
This postcode is in the parish of
Wellingborough
in
Croyland and Swanspool
within
North Northamptonshire
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near NN8 2DE

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
12
In Progress
34
Completed
14
Cancelled
5

Road Safety near NN8 2DE

Details of personal injury accidents in and around The Drive, NN8 2DE that have been reported to Northamptonshire Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near NN8 2DE

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Police

This area is policed by Northamptonshire Police.

Northamptonshire Police split their policing area into 34 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Wellingborough Town neighbourhood.

Northamptonshire Police

Wellingborough Town Neighbourhood Crime

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Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Wellingborough parliamentary constituency.

Wellingborough is a constituency in the East Midlands region of England. The seat has been held by Gen Kitchen (Labour) since February 2024.

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Most Recent House Sales for The Drive, NN8 2DE

18 THE DRIVE, NN8 2DE
4 Dec 2019
£210,000
12 THE DRIVE, NN8 2DE
20 Jul 2018
£227,500
42 THE DRIVE, NN8 2DE
2 Jun 2017
£190,000
12 THE DRIVE, NN8 2DE
25 Jul 2014
£159,950

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for NN8 2DE

Latitude
52.295561
Longitude
-0.690181

Residents at NN8 2DE

Households
21
Male
28
Female
31
People per Household
2.81

Sunrise and Sunset at NN8 2DE

Sunrise
05:43
Sunset
18:31

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

NN8 2DE is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear21.86%
Cloudy65.36%
Rain6.26%
Windy6.42%
Other0.10%

Deprivation Index

23.9 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at NN8 2DE

Active
2
Inactive
2

Postcode Details for NN8 2DE

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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