Welcome to Wilby
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Wellingborough ( WEL-ing-bər-ə) is a market town in North Northamptonshire, England, 65 miles from London and 11 miles (18 km) from Northampton on the north side of the River Nene.Originally named "Wendelingburgh" (the stronghold of Wændel's people), the Anglo-Saxon settlement is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Wendelburie". The town's market was granted a royal charter in 1201 by King John. At the 2021 census, it had a population of 56,564. The built-up area also includes suburbs Wilby, Great Doddington, Little Irchester and Redhill Grange.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
440 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
644 (2021) |
Density |
146 people/km2 |
Mean age |
50.3 |
Ward |
Earls Barton |
District |
Wellingborough |
Postcodes |
NN8 |
ONS ID |
E04006893 |
Council
Contact details for Wilby Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Wilby Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Wilby Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Wilby Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Wilby Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by Northamptonshire Telegraph
Approved - Wilby CE Primary will move to Glenvale Park facility as council in favour of relocation
Published: 17th Nov 2023
Hosted and licensed by BBC
Wilby parents unhappy with plan to move school to Wellingborough
Published: 7th Sep 2023
Hosted and licensed by Northants Live
Village school to move into new Wellingborough housing estate after 'initial outrage'
Published: 20th Nov 2023