Mars Drive - NN8 1RJ
Key Postcode Insights
NN8 1RJ is a residential postcode situated on Mars Drive, Wellingborough, NN8 with 38 addresses.
It ranks as the 871st largest and 688th most expensive of the 1,099 postcodes in the NN8 area. The most common property type is a modern house built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 38 properties: 34 houses and 4 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £247,613
- 10 Year change
- up 42.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,156pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 56.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £305/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.6%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
NN8 1RJ is a residential postcode situated on Mars Drive, Wellingborough, NN8 with 38 addresses.
It ranks as the 871st largest and 688th most expensive of the 1,099 postcodes in the NN8 area. The most common property type is a modern house built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 38 properties: 34 houses and 4 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £247,613
- 10 Year change
- up 42.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,156pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 56.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £305/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.6%/year/yr
Explore Properties in NN8 1RJ
- 2 Mars Drive
3 Bed Modern House
- 4 Mars Drive
3 Bed Modern House
- 6 Mars Drive
3 Bed Modern House
- 8 Mars Drive
3 Bed Modern House
- 10 Mars Drive
3 Bed Modern House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in NN8 1RJ sold for £225,000 on 23rd September 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 0.9%.
The current average value in the postcode is £247,613.
The NN8 1RJ Sales Market has increased by 42.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -2.2% | £247,613 |
| June 2025 | 2.9% | £253,248 |
| June 2024 | -2.8% | £246,141 |
| June 2023 | 0.2% | £253,291 |
| June 2022 | 12.9% | £252,799 |
| June 2021 | 7.1% | £223,912 |
| June 2020 | 0.8% | £209,052 |
| June 2019 | 0% | £207,333 |
| June 2018 | 5.6% | £207,235 |
| June 2017 | 13% | £196,293 |
| June 2016 | 12.7% | £173,780 |
| June 2015 | 8.4% | £154,222 |
| June 2014 | 7.6% | £142,308 |
| June 2013 | 3.4% | £132,305 |
| June 2012 | 1.5% | £128,005 |
| June 2011 | -3.7% | £126,124 |
| June 2010 | 8% | £130,907 |
| June 2009 | -14.7% | £121,217 |
| June 2008 | -5.1% | £142,050 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £149,707 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,156.
The NN8 1RJ Rental Market has increased by 56.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1.8% | £1,156pcm |
| June 2025 | 6% | £1,136pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.1% | £1,072pcm |
| June 2023 | 6.9% | £1,010pcm |
| June 2022 | 11.3% | £945pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.4% | £849pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.4% | £798pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.3% | £787pcm |
| June 2018 | 2.5% | £785pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.7% | £766pcm |
| June 2016 | 8.6% | £739pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.8% | £680pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.2% | £637pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.4% | £617pcm |
| June 2012 | 3% | £603pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.7% | £585pcm |
| June 2010 | 2.4% | £575pcm |
| June 2009 | -7.8% | £562pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.4% | £609pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £601pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 23rd September 2025 for £225,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 0.9%.
NN8 1RJ has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and 1 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Sep 2025£225,000 | 3 Bed House82, Mars Drive, Wellingborough, NN8 1RJ82, Mars Drive, Wellingborough, NN8 1RJ
- Sold May 2025£230,000 | 3 Bed House32, Mars Drive, Wellingborough, NN8 1RJ32, Mars Drive, Wellingborough, NN8 1RJ
- Sold Dec 2024£165,000 | 3 Bed House36, Mars Drive, Wellingborough, NN8 1RJ36, Mars Drive, Wellingborough, NN8 1RJ
Nearby Postcodes
NN8 1RJ is the 871st largest and the 688th most expensive postcode out of the 1,099 postcodes in the NN8 area.
- NN8 1PT, Eastfield Road, Wellingborough, NN8NN8 1PT34 Addresses|50 m away
- NN8 1PS, Eastfield Road, Wellingborough, NN8NN8 1PS37 Addresses|97 m away
- NN8 1QT, Mill Road, Wellingborough, NN8NN8 1QT50 Addresses|101 m away
- NN8 1SF, Talbot Road North, Wellingborough, NN8NN8 1SF18 Addresses|114 m away
- NN8 1RE, Mars Drive, Wellingborough, NN8NN8 1RE14 Addresses|123 m away
Property Types
- 33 modern houses built after 1980
- 1 house of an unknown age
- 4 other addresses of unknown type
- modern house (33)
- house (1)
- Unknown (4)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 33 properties.
- The most common rating is B.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (19)
- F (0)
- C (14)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (5)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Oct 2022£270,000 | 3 Bed House28, Mars Drive, Wellingborough, NN8 1RJ28, Mars Drive, Wellingborough, NN8 1RJ
- Sold Feb 2025£252,000 | 3 Bed House23, Mars Drive, Wellingborough, NN8 1RE23, Mars Drive, Wellingborough, NN8 1RE
- Sold May 2025£230,000 | 3 Bed House32, Mars Drive, Wellingborough, NN8 1RJ32, Mars Drive, Wellingborough, NN8 1RJ
Schools Nearby
- Victoria Primary Academy300 m away
- All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery800 m away
- Park Junior School, Wellingborough800 m away
- Sir Christopher Hatton Academy1.0 km away
- Wrenn School1.3 km away
- Weavers Academy2.3 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to NN8 1RJ is Wellingborough station, which is 400 metres away.
- Wellingborough|400 m away
- Kettering|10.3 km away
- Northampton|17.3 km away
- Corby|20.2 km away
