WellingboroughNN29
North Northamptonshire · East Midlands
Wellingborough (NN29) in the East Midlands shows a trajectory score of 45.3, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally. Five-year analysis indicates price growth of 2.8% CAGR against rental growth of 6.1% CAGR, suggesting a rental-focused investment profile. Population expansion of 1.5% over five years reflects modest demographic change. The district is classified in the pre-cursor gentrification stage, indicating early-stage characteristics before established regeneration patterns emerge. These metrics present a mixed picture: rental yields outpacing capital appreciation, limited population pressures, and nascent development indicators that warrant individual property-level assessment rather than broad market assumptions.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.5% per year
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What's changing in Wellingborough · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.5 points this month to 46/100, driven mainly by safety.
Wellingborough (NN29) common questions
Is Wellingborough up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Wellingborough (NN29) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 46/100 (Average), in the top 73% of districts nationally. The score is down 3.3 points over the last 12 months.
Is Wellingborough safe?
Wellingborough has a safety score of 37/100 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 (NN29) is £248k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Wellingborough?
The median monthly rent in Wellingborough (NN29) is £964 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Wellingborough?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Leighton Buzzard (LU7), Wellingborough (NN8), Wellingborough (NN9), High Wycombe (HP15), Bedford (MK43). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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