Kingsway, Wellingborough
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| Kingsway | |
|---|---|
 Jubilee Crescent | |
.svg)  Kingsway Location within Northamptonshire | |
| Population | 8,239 (2011 Census) |
| OS grid reference | SP8843366559 |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | WELLINGBOROUGH |
| Postcode district | NN8 |
| Dialling code | 01933 |
| Police | Northamptonshire |
| Fire | Northamptonshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Kingsway is a suburb of Wellingborough, in the North Northamptonshire district of Northamptonshire, England. The estate's main road after which the area is named runs east–west between Doddington Road and Northampton Road, and is situated south-west of Wellingborough town centre.
With a population of 8,239 at the 2011 census, the area occupies a large section of southern Wellingborough.[1]
Construction of the Kingsway estate begun in the 1930s, but was not completed until later into the 20th century as a result of the Second World War.[2][3]
Community-based amenities were developed alongside housing during the completion of the estate, with the Kingsway Centre being established on land leased in 1967 to the National Association of Boys Clubs.[4][5]
Shops and amenities
As of March 2026, Kingsway's shops include a Budgens, a Morrisons Daily, two Chinese restaurants and a pharmacy, along with various other convenience stores. The Kingsway Centre, as well as both Saint Andrew’s Church and Wellingborough Methodist Church offer regular community based events.
Culture
Every year Kingsway's Croyland Park hosts Party In The Park. The festival takes place on the first weekend of July, and features live music acts, rides and food stalls.[6]
Education
State funded schools:
- Croyland Primary School
- Our Lady's Catholic School
- Warwick Academy
- Wrenn School (Doddington Road site)