Kingsway, Wellingborough

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 eastÃ¢ÂÂwest 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.

History

Construction of the Kingsway estate begun in the 1930s, but was not completed until later into the 20th century as a result of WW2.

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.

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 AndrewÃ¢ÂÂs 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.

Education

State funded schools:

Croyland Primary School
Our Lady's Catholic School
Warwick Academy
Wrenn School (Doddington Road site)

Notable people

Peter Murphy, lead vocalist of gothic rock band Bauhaus grew up on the estate, with the band playing their first gig at the estate's now demolished Cromwell pub on New Year's Eve 1978.
Thom Yorke, lead singer of alternative rock band Radiohead spent his early years living on Kingsway's Jubilee Crescent.

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