Moving to NN29 Wellingborough

Northamptonshire · North Northamptonshire

NN29 is a moderately priced area with a median house price of £285,750. Crime is well below the national average, broadband quality scores 74/100, 89% of postcodes have green space within walking distance, and Band D council tax is £2,424/year.

House Prices in Wellingborough

Based on 260 property sales recorded by HM Land Registry in NN29 during 2025-2026. Median prices give a more accurate picture than averages, as they aren't skewed by unusually high or low sales.

Median Price (all types)£285,750
Average Price (all types)£320,560

By Property Type

Detached£375,000 (83 sales)
Semi-Detached£265,000 (110 sales)
Terraced£219,500 (54 sales)
Flat / Maisonette£125,000 (3 sales)

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Jan 2025 - present). Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2025-2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Safety & Crime in Wellingborough

Wellingborough recorded 89% fewer crimes than the national average per postcode district, indicating a relatively safe area to live and raise a family.

NN29 Total Crimes (13 months)292
National Average per District2,628
vs National Average89% below average

Breakdown by Category

Violence & Sexual Offences120 (87% below avg)
Anti-social Behaviour56 (87% below avg)
Public Order12 (93% below avg)
Vehicle Crime15 (89% below avg)
Shoplifting18 (92% below avg)
Criminal Damage & Arson31 (84% below avg)
Burglary8 (92% below avg)
Other Theft14 (92% below avg)
Drugs4 (96% below avg)
Robbery2 (94% below avg)
Bicycle Theft1 (96% below avg)
Possession of Weapons5 (81% below avg)

Source: data.police.uk street-level crime data (Apr 2025 - Apr 2026). National average calculated across 2,313 UK postcode districts. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Council Tax in Wellingborough

Council tax is one of the most important ongoing costs to consider when moving to a new area. In Wellingborough, council tax is managed by North Northamptonshire. The table below shows estimated annual rates for all bands, extrapolated from the published Band D figure using the standard ratios set by central government.

BandProperty Value (1991)Annual Rate
A£0 – £40,000£1615.97
B£40,001 – £52,000£1885.30
C£52,001 – £68,000£2154.63
D£68,001 – £88,000£2423.96
E£88,001 – £120,000£2962.62
F£120,001 – £160,000£3501.28
G£160,001 – £320,000£4039.93
H£320,001+£4847.92

Figures are estimated from the published Band D rate. Actual charges may vary slightly. Property values are based on 1991 valuations used by the Valuation Office Agency.

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Essential Services Near Wellingborough

55.6 / 100 - This convenience score reflects how well-served the NN29 area is for everyday needs. It's calculated from the density of GP surgeries, pharmacies, and supermarkets relative to the local population, giving you a realistic picture of how easy daily errands will be.

Total essential services (GPs + pharmacies + supermarkets)6

Green Spaces in Wellingborough

Access to parks and green spaces is increasingly important for wellbeing, exercise, and family life. Our green space accessibility score measures the percentage of residential postcodes in NN29 that are within a 5-minute walk of a public park, playing field, or nature reserve.

89% of residential postcodes in NN29 have green space within walking distance, making this an exceptionally green area to live in.

Schools in Wellingborough

For families with children, the quality of local schools is often the deciding factor when choosing where to move. Below is a breakdown of state-funded schools in the NN29 postcode district that have received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted, the highest possible grade for teaching quality, leadership, and pupil outcomes.

Broadband in Wellingborough

Reliable internet is essential for working from home, streaming, and staying connected. The broadband quality score for NN29 considers the proportion of properties with access to superfast, ultrafast, and gigabit-capable connections, as well as those still below the Universal Service Obligation (USO) threshold of 10Mbps.

74.2 / 100 - Overall broadband quality score for the NN29 district.

Superfast broadband (≥30Mbps)97.0%
Ultrafast broadband (≥100Mbps)91.5%
Gigabit capable91.5%
Below USO (≤10Mbps)0.1%

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Energy Performance in Wellingborough

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) rate a property's energy efficiency from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). The median EPC band for NN29 gives you a sense of how well-insulated and energy-efficient homes in the area tend to be, which directly impacts your heating bills and carbon footprint.

Median EPC bandD
Median EPC score67
Total rated properties2397

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