WellingboroughNN8
North Northamptonshire · East Midlands
# Wellingborough (NN8) Property Market Analysis Wellingborough displays a trajectory score of 51.9/100, placing it in the 61st percentile nationally. The district is currently in the pre-cursor stage of gentrification, suggesting early-phase development before broader neighbourhood transformation. Over five years, capital appreciation has been modest at 1.5% CAGR, whilst rental growth outpaced this significantly at 6.1% CAGR, indicating stronger rental yield potential than capital gains. Population growth of 1.7% over the same period reflects stable demographic demand. This profile suggests NN8 may appeal to investors prioritising rental income over rapid capital growth, though the divergence between rental and price growth warrants careful valuation assessment.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.7% per year
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What's changing in Wellingborough · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.2 points this month to 52/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
Wellingborough (NN8) common questions
Is Wellingborough up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Wellingborough (NN8) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 52/100 (Strong), in the top 38% of districts nationally. The score is down 0.5 points over the last 12 months.
Is Wellingborough safe?
Wellingborough has a safety score of 60/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Wellingborough?
The average property price in Wellingborough (NN8) is £248k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Wellingborough?
The median monthly rent in Wellingborough (NN8) is £964 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Wellingborough?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Wellingborough (NN29), Wellingborough (NN9), Leighton Buzzard (LU7), Kettering (NN15), Kettering (NN16). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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