Main Street is in Sutton Bassett, Market Harborough and in North Northamptonshire district. LE16 8HP is located in the Desborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kettering. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Main Street, Sutton Bassett, Market Harborough, LE16 8HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE16 8HP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 49.3% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 47.2% | 50.7% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LE16 8HP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.6% | 25.2% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 58.3% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 4.3% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.6% | 49.6% | -11.0% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 37% | 10.2% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 8.1% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 14.1% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23% | 21.8% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 17.5% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 29.9% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.5% | 98.1% | 2.6% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 96.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.2% | 96.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 97% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Street was 25.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.5% lower than the Clover Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Main Street has the 13th lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Clover Hill and the 179th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.6%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Cottage, 23 Main Street, Market Harborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-10-10 | £360,000 |
| 52 Main Street, Market Harborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-07-05 | £469,333 |
| 11 Main Street, Market Harborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2023-11-17 | £663,704 |
| 29 Main Street, Market Harborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-05-12 | £313,733 |
| 10 Main Street, Market Harborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2023-04-14 | £674,043 |
LE16 8HP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LE16 8HP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in LE16 8HP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School Gunnsbrook Close , Great Bowden LE16 7HZ | 4out of 4 | 3,371 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowdale Primary School Meadowdale Road , LE16 7XQ | 3out of 4 | 3,804 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Primary Academy The Ridgeway , LE16 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 4,225 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilbarston Church of England Primary School School Lane , Wilbarston LE16 8QN | 3out of 4 | 5,091 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Bowden School Scotland Road , Little Bowden LE16 8AY | 3out of 4 | 5,157 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Robert Smyth Academy Burnmill Road , LE16 7JG | 3out of 4 | 4,779 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke House College 12 Leicester Road , LE16 7AU | - not rated | 5,146 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 2.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 2.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 2.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 2.4% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 186.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 600 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.