Mars Drive, Wellingborough
House prices, sold prices and local information for NN8 1RE, NN8 1RJ.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Mars Drive, Wellingborough have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 25 Sep 2020. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £201,214. Average sale prices rose from £189,998 in 2017 to £199,000 in 2020 (+5%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. By property type, sales here have been 58% semi-detached, 42% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Mars Drive range from £169,995 to £219,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Mars Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Mars Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NN8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 14 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 7 | £201,214 | 25 Sep 2020 |
| Terraced | 5 | £198,998 | 4 Oct 2019 |
Sold prices on Mars Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29, Mars Drive NN8 1RE | 25 Sep 2020 | £192,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Mars Drive NN8 1RE | 30 Mar 2020 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Mars Drive NN8 1RJ | 7 Feb 2020 | £205,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 32, Mars Drive NN8 1RJ | 6 Feb 2020 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Mars Drive NN8 1RE | 4 Oct 2019 | £210,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 60, Mars Drive NN8 1RJ | 10 May 2019 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Mars Drive NN8 1RJ | 4 May 2018 | £206,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, Mars Drive NN8 1RE | 8 Mar 2018 | £205,995 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 88, Mars Drive NN8 1RJ | 26 Feb 2018 | £205,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Mars Drive NN8 1RE | 6 Feb 2018 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Mars Drive NN8 1RE | 19 Jan 2018 | £219,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Mars Drive NN8 1RJ | 14 Jun 2017 | £195,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28, Mars Drive NN8 1RJ | 12 Jun 2017 | £205,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Mars Drive NN8 1RE | 30 May 2017 | £169,995 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Schools near Mars Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Primary Academy 412 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Highfield Nursery School 73 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites 309 pupils | Community special school | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Refocus 63 pupils | Other independent school | 14–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery 242 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Avenue Infant School 165 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough 237 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy 1,440 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Wellingborough station 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Leys Road (after, Eastfield Road) 1 min walk
- Leys Road (before, Eastfield Road) 1 min walk
- Paling Close (before, Eastfield Road) 3 min walk
- 129 Eastfield Road (before, Eastfield Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Abbey Medical Practice
Mannock Medical Centre, Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough · 0.7 mi - Albany House Medical Centre
3 Queen Street, Wellingborough · 0.7 mi - The Redwell Medical Centre
1 Turner Road, Wellingborough · 1.1 mi - Queensway Medical Centre
12-14 Olympic Way, Wellingborough · 1.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Wellingborough Cannon St Express · 0.4 mi
- Heron Heron Wellingborough · 0.6 mi
- Aldi Aldi Wellingborough · 0.6 mi
- Iceland Iceland Wellingborough · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Cohens Chemist · 0.6 mi
- Wellingborough Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Cohens Chemist · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Active Smile · 0.6 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.6 mi
- Mr Oo Osisanya · 0.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 10 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 58.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 29.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 917 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 11.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,306 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 90% | 92% |
Share of homes across North Northamptonshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Mars Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | North Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.1% | 90.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 15.6% | 3.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 7.3% | 3.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5% | 2.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 3% | 0.8% |
Religion
| Here | North Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 46.1% | 47.9% |
| No religion | 31.5% | 42.6% |
| Hindu | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | North Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.5% | 84.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 39.5% | 15.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | North Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.1% | 26.7% |
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 19.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14% | 15.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.4% | 16.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.7% | 11.9% |
| Other qualifications | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.3% |
General health
| Here | North Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 46.2% |
| Good health | 35% | 35.8% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | North Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.8% | 40.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 28.1% | 32% |
| No cars or vans in household | 23.4% | 16% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6.7% | 11.6% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of North Northamptonshire.
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Estate agents near Mars Drive
- Express Lettings 0.3 mi
- Woodhead & Co 0.7 mi
- William H. Brown 0.7 mi
- Martin Hawksby 0.8 mi
- Simpson And Weekley 0.8 mi
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