Real sold price data from HM Land Registry · Last 5 years · Excludes most recent 3 months (reporting lag)
Property Market Overview
Wellingborough has seen nearly 9,000 sales over five years, indicating steady transaction activity across the town. The median price of £253,000 sits notably below the mean of £337,951, reflecting a market where most homes trade in the lower-to-mid range, though some larger properties command significantly higher values. Prices have declined by 11.5% across the five-year period, with recent activity centering around £262,500.
Property Types and Price Differences
Semi-detached homes dominate the market by volume, accounting for roughly a third of all sales at an average of £251,644. Detached properties are roughly 1.5 times more expensive, averaging £376,438, while terraced homes at £205,583 and flats at £136,468 represent more affordable entry points. The spread between house types reflects a diverse housing stock suited to different buyer needs.
Price Trends Over Time
After peaking in 2023 at £405,960, prices have contracted sharply, falling to £262,500 by early 2026—a drop of 35% from that high. Current levels are now below the 2021 baseline of £296,518, suggesting a return to earlier pricing after the mid-decade surge.
What Stands Out
The recent price range of £160,000 to £330,000 shows fairly tight clustering around the median, with few outliers at the extremes. The recent price decline has been steep enough to reverse gains made during the 2022–2023 peak, marking a significant shift in market momentum.
| Street | Sales | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| High Street | 122 | £278,135 |
| Fitzhugh Rise | 84 | £462,203 |
| London Road | 75 | £332,270 |
| Cydonia Way | 74 | £345,409 |
| Prospero Drive | 74 | £437,732 |
| Irthlingborough Road | 67 | £348,581 |
| Eleanor Drive | 55 | £346,255 |
| Finedon Road | 55 | £352,831 |
| Hollowell Street | 52 | £403,241 |
| Irthlingborough Road East | 51 | £310,453 |
| Date | Address | Postcode | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 11 Dairy Way | NN9 5TH | £330,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 8 Carlin Close | NN8 6BG | £320,000 | Detached |
| Jan 2026 | MILDEN, 27 Millers Close | NN9 5DU | £240,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | UNIT 1, BLANDS YARD Church Street | NN9 6PS | £160,000 | Other |
| Dec 2025 | 60 Waterside Road | NN8 1PB | £271,000 | Terraced |
| Dec 2025 | 197 Knox Road | NN8 1QB | £198,000 | Terraced |
| Dec 2025 | 39 Driver Way | NN8 1FU | £255,000 | Terraced |
| Dec 2025 | 14 Thorpe Close | NN8 3UU | £275,000 | Detached |
| Dec 2025 | 6 Mountfield Road | NN9 5SY | £230,000 | Semi-detached |
| Dec 2025 | 11 Hayden Avenue | NN9 5ES | £265,000 | Semi-detached |
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Prices in Wellingborough have decreased by 12% over the past 5 years. The current mean price is £337,951 and the median is £253,000.
The mean average property price in Wellingborough is £337,951 based on 8,997 sales over the last 5 years. The median price (the middle value, less affected by extremes) is £253,000.
The most expensive property type in Wellingborough is detached homes, averaging £376,438. The most affordable is flats, averaging £136,468. There have been 8,997 total sales in the last 5 years.
There have been 8,997 property sales recorded in Wellingborough over the past 5 years, based on HM Land Registry data. The busiest street is High Street with 122 sales.
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