NN8 1FA postcode in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire
NN8 1FA is a postcode in Wellingborough, in the Victoria ward of North Northamptonshire. It is in the Wellingborough and Rushden parliamentary constituency and the Northamptonshire police force area, and has been in use since February 2016.
Where NN8 1FA is, and what is near it
- NN8 1FA
- Other postcodes in NN8 1: press one for its page
- 3 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 4 bus stops
- 6 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 52.2962, longitude -0.6774)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after NN8 1FA?
- North NorthamptonshireCouncil, for all local services North Northamptonshire: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around NN8 1FA Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- NorthamptonshirePolice force area
- Wellingborough and RushdenParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Gen Kitchen (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Gen Kitchen
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at NN8 1FA?
Every home and business at NN8 1FA can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
North Northamptonshire: 95%
North Northamptonshire: Over 99%
The line marks the figure across North Northamptonshire.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at NN8 1FA?
BinDayBuddy has not read North Northamptonshire Council's days for NN8 1FA today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for NN8 1FA on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is NN8 1FA at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Low riskThe Environment Agency counts 20 homes and businesses at NN8 1FA. 1 is in an area at low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across North Northamptonshire
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for NN8 1FA: 5,620 properties in North Northamptonshire are at high risk (2.9% of all its properties). All the figures for North Northamptonshire
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of NN8 1FA is in one of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for it at 11:11 on 22 October 2026.
- Middle NeneFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Middle Nene
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 11:11 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near NN8 1FA?
Homes in NN8 1 sold for a typical £250,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 119 sales, down 11.2% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £354,373 24 sales
- Semi-detached £285,000 33 sales
- Terraced £192,500 48 sales
- Flat or maisonette £121,750 14 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole NN8 district: a typical £253,000 from 565 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in NN8 1FA
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in NN8 1FA from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 6 January 2026. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near NN8 1FA?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 950 homes in the neighbourhood around NN8 1FA. The largest share of them, 37%, are in council tax band A. More were built from 1983 to 1999 than in any other period (23%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in North Northamptonshire for 2026‑27: £2,424. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,616 (band A) to £2,963 (band E); band A, the most common, is £1,616.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 350 (37%) | £1,616 |
| Band B | about 320 (34%) | £1,885 |
| Band C | about 240 (25%) | £2,155 |
| Band D | about 30 (3%) | £2,424 |
| Band E | about 10 (1%) | £2,963 |
| Band F | withheld | £3,501 |
| Band G | withheld | £4,040 |
| Band H | withheld | £4,848 |
When the homes were built
- 20% Before 1900
- 5% 1900 to 1918
- 6% 1919 to 1939
- 3% 1945 to 1964
- Withheld 1965 to 1982
- 23% 1983 to 1999
- 19% 2000 to 2009
- 23% 2010 to 2019
- 2% 2020 or later
Averages for North Northamptonshire before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of NN8 1FA is in (ONS area E01035430), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near NN8 1FA?
The nearest open schools to NN8 1FA, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to NN8 1FA?
The nearest railway station to the centre of NN8 1FA is Wellingborough Rail Station, 850 metres away in a straight line.
- Wellingborough Rail Station Railway station 850 mWalk
- Kettering Rail Station Railway station 11.4 kmDrive
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
4 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Crown And Anchor PH, 215 m away.
More stations near NN8 1FA, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near NN8 1FA?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of NN8 1FA, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Abbey Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2024 · Phone 01933 233200 200 mWalk
- Albany House Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01933 234900 1.5 kmCycle
- The Redwell Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01933 423424 2.6 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near NN8 1FA?
The nearest charging points to the centre of NN8 1FA, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Liberty Charge Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 750 mWalk
- Liberty Charge Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 750 mWalk
- Cato-hugh Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 800 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near NN8 1FA?
The nearest to the centre of NN8 1FA, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Mannock Dental Care Phone 01933 224462 200 mWalk
- Wellingborough Dental care Phone 01933 224462 200 mWalk
- Isebrook Health Campus Phone 0300 027 2700 450 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to NN8 1FA?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- St Mary's Hospital Phone 0300 027 4000 11.3 kmDrive
- Kettering General Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report May 2024 · Phone 01536 492000 12.6 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near NN8 1FA?
The nearest care homes to the centre of NN8 1FA, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Linden Manor Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report October 2024 · Phone 01933 270266 700 mWalk
- Great Glens Facility Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01933 274570 750 mWalk
- Midland Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01933 445200 750 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near NN8 1FA?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of NN8 1FA, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Cohens Chemist, Mannock Medical Centre Mon to Fri 8:30am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01933 276516 200 mWalk
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy, Victoria Park Mon to Sat 9am to 9pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 0345 677 9707 900 mWalk
- Boots, 73-76 Corn Lane Mon to Fri 9am to 5:30pm; Sat 8:30am to 5pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 01933 222019 1.1 kmWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near NN8 1FA?
The nearest vets to the centre of NN8 1FA on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Swanspool Veterinary Clinic Phone +44 1933 222 145 950 mWalk
- Johnston Veterinary Clinic Phone +44 1933 442188 2.2 kmCycle
- Rusden Vets 4.8 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is NN8 1FA in a conservation area?
The centre of NN8 1FA is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near NN8 1FA?
Police.uk records 279 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of NN8 1FA in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: burglary 11, public order 9, drugs 6, robbery 4, possession of weapons 3, theft from the person 2, bicycle theft 2, other crime 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for NN8 1FA
- Ward
- Victoria
- Parish
- Wellingborough
- Region
- East Midlands
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Wellingborough
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- February 2016
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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