Side-by-side comparison of NN5 Northampton and NN8 Wellingborough covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
NN8 is the more affordable option at £250,000 median vs £260,000 in NN5. NN5 has lower recorded crime (5,116 vs 7,562 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | NN5 Northampton | NN8 Wellingborough |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £260,000 | £250,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,487 | £2,424 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 5,116 | 7,562 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 91.5 | 94.0 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 93.8 | 96.1 |
| EPC Median Score | 73.0 | 72.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.