Violet Lane is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN14 1TL is located in the Rothwell and Mawsley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kettering. This postcode has been in use since 2005-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Violet Lane, Kettering, NN14 1TL 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 NN14 1TL has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 47.5% | 49% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 52.5% | 51% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 1TL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.3% 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 | 22.3% | 26% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.5% | 63.3% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 19.1% |
| Separated | 4% | 0.3% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 6.9% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.6% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) 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 | 47% | 51.8% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 34.4% | -5.0% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 9.7% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 17.6% | 13% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 10.1% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 13.9% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 8.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 19% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 33.2% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| White | 96% | 92.6% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 96.2% | 92.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 91.5% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Violet Lane was 47.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.8% lower than the Rothwell and Mawsley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Violet Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Rothwell and Mawsley and the 447th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stables Violet Lane, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2013-12-18 | £1,072,734 |
| Orchard Farm Violet Lane, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2005-01-17 | £660,553 |
NN14 1TL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 146 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Tree Nursery School Laburnum Crescent , NN16 9PH | 3out of 4 | 2,742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Grafton Street , NN16 9DF | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brambleside Primary School Cleveland Avenue , NN16 9NZ | 2out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy Wood Street , NN16 9SE | 1out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Infant Academy Park Avenue , NN16 9RU | 2out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School St Thomas More Catholic Primary , Northampton Road NN15 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Science Academy Deeble Road , NN15 7AA | 2out of 4 | 3,463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,049 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 4,227 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Montsaye Academy Greening Road , Rothwell NN14 6BB | 3out of 4 | 5,014 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Buccleuch Academy Weekley Glebe Road , NN16 9NS | 2out of 4 | 2,479 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Works Community College Keystone Centre , 97 Rockingham Road NN16 9HX | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney Community School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 2,399 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 52 Headlands , NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 3,421 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Special Academy Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | 4out of 4 | 4,407 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 4,486 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark Catering @ Argos Wincanton | Unit 6, North Kettering Business Park, Hipwell Road | 913 yd | |
| Olive Catering Services Ltd (Ceva logistics DC3) | Unit 1, North Kettering Business Park, Hipwell Road | 913 yd | |
| The Fox and Peony | Glendon Lodge Farm, Glendon Road | 1,048 yd | |
| Asda Customer Cafe (compass) | Asda, Northfield Avenue | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flavour Trailer | Beeswing | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Plc | 1 Henson Close | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda, Northfield Avenue | 1,076 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.