NN8 1LS postcode in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire
NN8 1LS 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 January 1980.
Where NN8 1LS is, and what is near it
- NN8 1LS
- Other postcodes in NN8 1: press one for its page
- 3 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 9 bus stops
- 8 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 52.3003, longitude -0.6856)
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; roads, rivers and built-up areas: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after NN8 1LS?
- 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 1LS 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 1LS?
Every home and business at NN8 1LS can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
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 1LS?
BinDayBuddy has not read North Northamptonshire Council's days for NN8 1LS today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for NN8 1LS 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 1LS at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Very low riskThe Environment Agency counts 31 homes and businesses at NN8 1LS. 1 is in an area at very 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 1LS: 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 1LS is in one of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for it at 00:03 on 24 October 2026.
- River Ise and Alledge BrookFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Ise and Alledge Brook
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 00:03 on 24 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 1LS?
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 1LS
HM Land Registry records 2 standard sales of homes in NN8 1LS from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 11 March 2024. 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
Food hygiene ratings at NN8 1LS
The Food Standards Agency lists 2 food businesses at NN8 1LS. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.
Ratings run from 5, very good, to 0, urgent improvement necessary. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.
Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards AgencySource: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 23 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near NN8 1LS?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 1,070 homes in the neighbourhood around NN8 1LS. Over half of them (67%) are in council tax band A. More were built before 1900 than in any other period (58%). 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 720 (67%) | £1,616 |
| Band B | about 270 (25%) | £1,885 |
| Band C | about 60 (6%) | £2,155 |
| Band D | about 10 (1%) | £2,424 |
| Band E | about 10 (1%) | £2,963 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £3,501 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £4,040 |
| Band H | withheld | £4,848 |
When the homes were built
- 58% Before 1900
- 3% 1900 to 1918
- 2% 1919 to 1939
- Withheld 1945 to 1964
- 2% 1965 to 1982
- 10% 1983 to 1999
- 19% 2000 to 2009
- 4% 2010 to 2019
- 3% 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 1LS is in (ONS area E01027314), 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 1LS?
The nearest open schools to NN8 1LS, 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 1LS?
The nearest railway station to the centre of NN8 1LS is Wellingborough Rail Station, 700 metres away in a straight line.
- Wellingborough Rail Station Railway station 700 mWalk
- Kettering Rail Station Railway station 10.8 kmDrive
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
9 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest All Saints Church, 148 m away.
More stations near NN8 1LS, 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 1LS?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of NN8 1LS, 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 550 mWalk
- Albany House Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01933 234900 750 mWalk
- The Redwell Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01933 423424 1.9 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 1LS?
The nearest charging points to the centre of NN8 1LS, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Liberty Charge Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 100 mWalk
- Liberty Charge Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 100 mWalk
- Liberty Charge Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 300 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 1LS?
The nearest to the centre of NN8 1LS, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Wellingborough Dental Practice Phone 01933 228956 150 mWalk
- Isebrook Health Campus Phone 0300 027 2700 350 mWalk
- Wellingborough Dental Care Phone 07958 060687 500 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 1LS?
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 10.7 kmDrive
- Kettering General Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report May 2024 · Phone 01536 492000 12.0 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 1LS?
The nearest care homes to the centre of NN8 1LS, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Great Glens Facility Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01933 274570 100 mWalk
- Midland Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01933 445200 100 mWalk
- Linden Manor Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report October 2024 · Phone 01933 270266 300 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 1LS?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of NN8 1LS, 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.
- Boots, 73-76 Corn Lane Mon to Fri 9am to 5:30pm; Sat 8:30am to 5pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 01933 222019 400 mWalk
- Wellingborough Pharmacy Mon to Sat 9am to 5:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 01933 743043 450 mWalk
- Cohens Chemist, Mannock Medical Centre Mon to Fri 8:30am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01933 276516 550 mWalk
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 1LS?
The nearest vets to the centre of NN8 1LS 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 222 145 300 mWalk
- Johnston Veterinary Clinic Phone +44 1933 442188 1.7 kmCycle
- Rusden Vets 5.4 kmDrive
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 1LS in a conservation area?
The centre of NN8 1LS 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 1LS?
Police.uk records 342 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of NN8 1LS in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: shoplifting 12, burglary 11, drugs 11, robbery 4, theft from the person 3, possession of weapons 3, 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 1LS
- 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
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
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