Meadow Close is in Little Cransley, Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN14 1QD is located in the Burton and Broughton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kettering. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadow Close, Little Cransley, Kettering, NN14 1QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN14 1PN, NN14 1PJ, NN14 1PQ, NN14 1QN, NN14 1NL, NN14 1PL, NN14 1PH, NN14 1SH, NN14 1NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN14 1QD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.9% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.1% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 NN14 1QD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% 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 | 21.4% | 27.8% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.9% | 54.7% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 10.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 9.2% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.3% | 54.1% | 11.8% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 30.2% | -11.0% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 12.1% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 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.
In the area around NN14 1QD this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.5% | 8.3% | -10.2% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 13.2% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 17.8% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 8.6% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 16.9% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 33% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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 | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 94.9% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 96% | 94.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 95.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Close was 18.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.3% lower than the Burton and Broughton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Meadow Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Burton and Broughton and the 89th lowest crime rate of 1,075 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Meadow Close, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2008-03-28 | £468,724 |
NN14 1QD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Retired | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton Primary School Cransley Hill , Broughton NN14 1NB | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Meadow Primary School Packer Road , Lake Avenue NN15 7RP | 3out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Meadow Primary School Packer Road , Lake Avenue NN15 7RP | - not rated | 2,682 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mawsley Primary School Scholars Row , Mawsley NN14 1GZ | 3out of 4 | 2,881 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School High Street , Pytchley NN14 1EN | - not rated | 3,064 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | - not rated | 3,587 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | - not rated | 3,587 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | - not rated | 4,308 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 4,308 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kettering School for Boys Windmill Avenue , NN15 6PH | - not rated | 4,829 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tresham College of Further and Higher Education Windmill Avenue , NN15 6ER | - not rated | 4,794 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Convent School Hall Lane , NN15 7LJ | - not rated | 3,076 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney Community Special School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | - not rated | 3,243 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 3,243 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender Group Homes School 9 Lavender House , Kettonby Gardens NN15 6BT | - not rated | 3,575 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 52 Headlands , Kettering NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 3,743 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | Red Lion Inn, 7 High Street | 326 yd | |
| Broughton & Cransley WMC | 27 High Street | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Far East | 80 High Street | 329 yd | |
| Broughton Fish and Chips | 19a High Street | 522 yd | |
| Best Plaice | 1 Northampton Road | 924 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broughton Primary School CRANSLEY HILL | grass pitches | 489 yd |
| Broughton Recreation Ground SPINNEY LODGE SPINNEY LODGE GATE LANE | grass pitches | 531 yd |
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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.