WellingboroughNN9
North Northamptonshire · East Midlands
Wellingborough (NN9) demonstrates a mid-range trajectory score of 52.6/100, positioning it in the 65th percentile nationally. The district exhibits divergent dynamics: property prices have appreciated at 1.5% CAGR over five years, whilst rental growth has significantly outpaced this at 6.1% CAGR. Population expansion of 1.7% suggests modest demographic growth. The market displays characteristics of a pre-cursor gentrification stage, indicating potential for future change, though this remains speculative. The rental-to-price growth differential may indicate investor interest in buy-to-let opportunities, though the low overall price appreciation warrants careful analysis before commitment.
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- 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 down 0.5 points this month to 52/100, driven mainly by safety.
Wellingborough (NN9) common questions
Is Wellingborough up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Wellingborough (NN9) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 52/100 (Strong), in the top 38% of districts nationally. The score is down 4.1 points over the last 12 months.
Is Wellingborough safe?
Wellingborough has a safety score of 47/100 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 (NN9) 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 (NN9) is £964 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Wellingborough?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Wellingborough (NN8), Wellingborough (NN29), Leighton Buzzard (LU7), Bedford (MK42), Kettering (NN15). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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