Hemmingwell is a medium sized, densely populated council estate in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. The area had a population of 8,272 at the 2011 census.[1] The estate is often known as 'Wellingborough's toughest estate'.[2]
| Hemmingwell | |
|---|---|
 Hemmingwell Community Centre | |
.svg)  Hemmingwell Location within Northamptonshire | |
| Population | 8,272 (2011 Census) |
| OS grid reference | SP8933969493 |
| Unitary authority | |
| Shire 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 | |
History
editThe area that would become Hemmingwell was first used for farming and allotments, and was known as Hemmingwell Farm. However, in the late 60s and early 70s, the allotments were removed and construction of the estate begun.[3] The estate was predominantly built to house London overspill population.[4] The development was built adjacent to the estate known as 'The Pyghtle', which was built in the 1950s. Hemmingwell Road connects the two estates.
From the 1980s until the early 2000s, strong putrid fumes from Chettles pet food factory along Ditchford Lane would usually blow upwind into Wellingborough, particularly eastern Wellingborough and Hemmingwell. Chettles took control of the problem in the early 2000s due to numerous complaints.[5][6]
From 2012–2014, the estate's garages and parking areas were redesigned to be more open to reducing crime. For example, walls were removed or replaced with fences and barricades, along with other general improvements around the estate.[7]
Demographics
editHemmingwell has a highly multi-cultural population with 81.5% of the population born in England, 2.4% born in India, 1.3% born in Scotland, 1.0% born in Kenya, 0.8% born in Zimbabwe, 0.6% born in Wales, 0.5% born in Ireland, 0.5% born in Bangladesh, 0.4% born in Jamaica and 0.4% born in South Africa, according to the 2011 Census.[1]
Crime
editHemmingwell has consistently held a high crime rate and is known for gang-related violence.[8][2][9] The estate is also known for other offences, particularly arson. In 2017 however, Northamptonshire Police launched 'Operation Restore' in an effort to reduce arson on the estate.[10]
Parks and recreation
edit- Hemmingwell Skatepark
- Hemmingwell Basketball Court
- Guillemot Park and Play Area
Public transportation
editThe area is well served by public transportation provided by Stagecoach's W2 bus,[11] and the estate is close to Wellingborough railway station.[citation needed]
Politics
editHemmingwell is part of the Rixon ward (formerly known as Hemmingwell ward), which is represented by Jon-Paul Carr (Conservative), Nasreen Imtiaz (Conservative) and William Inskip (Labour).[12] The ward forms part of the parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough and the MP is Peter Bone (Conservative).
References
edit- ^ a b "Hemmingwell Demographics (Wellingborough, England)". hemmingwell.localstats.co.uk. Archived from the original on 24 April 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Out with the officers tackling Wellingborough's TRU gang". Archived from the original on 24 April 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021 – via www.northantstelegraph.co.uk.
- ^ "WU/1965/0023 | Change of use from small holding and allotment to residential development. | Fulmar Lane, Gannet Lane, Robin Lane Nightingale Lane, Osprey Lane, Sandpiper Lane,..." Archived from the original on 8 June 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 8 June 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "River fishing in Northamptonshire". FishingMagic Forums – sponsored by Thomas Turner. 22 September 2000. Archived from the original on 24 April 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ^ "The TruckNet UK Drivers RoundTable • View topic – old Northamptonshire companys". www.trucknetuk.com. 13 November 2011. Archived from the original on 24 April 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ^ Papierz, Ann. "Hemmingwell Improvements". www.wellingborough.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 24 April 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ^ "Violent crime in Wellingborough linked to gangs and drug turf wars". Archived from the original on 26 April 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2021 – via www.northantstelegraph.co.uk.
- ^ "Wellingborough drug dealers ordered to pay back their profits". Archived from the original on 26 April 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2021 – via www.northantstelegraph.co.uk.
- ^ "Positive partnership launches operation to improve community safety". www.northamptonshire.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 26 April 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
- ^ "W2 Bus Route & Timetable: Wellingborough – Wellingborough | Stagecoach". www.stagecoachbus.com. Archived from the original on 24 April 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ^ "All the Wellingborough Town Council election winners". Archived from the original on 18 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021 – via www.northantstelegraph.co.uk.
External links
edit- Borough Council of Wellingborough Archived 7 September 2020 at the Wayback Machine