Eyam Close is in Desborough, Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN14 2FF is located in the Desborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kettering. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Eyam Close, Desborough, Kettering, NN14 2FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN14 2XL, NN14 2XG, NN14 2FG, NN14 2UU, NN14 2UE, NN14 2XE, NN14 2FD, NN14 2FB, NN14 2XF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN14 2FF is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 49.9% | 46.5% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 53.5% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.7% | 32.3% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 50.2% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 8.5% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 44.1% | 48.1% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 35.2% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 12.7% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 24.8% | 17.3% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 11.8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 16.4% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 8.3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 17.8% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 26.1% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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 | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.3% | 91.5% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 94.5% | 92.3% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 92.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 5% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eyam Close was 41.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.0% lower than the Desborough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eyam Close has the 15th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Desborough and the 379th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Eyam Close, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £353,000 | 2023-03-27 | £357,972 |
| 6 Eyam Close, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-02-22 | £396,466 |
| 12 Eyam Close, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2020-11-13 | £369,399 |
| 3 Eyam Close, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2018-06-01 | £423,745 |
| 5 Eyam Close, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2009-11-09 | £398,702 |
NN14 2FF 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 | 176 |
| Retired | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loatlands Primary School Harrington Road , Desborough NN14 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Havelock Infant School Havelock Street , Desborough NN14 2LU | 4out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Havelock Junior School Havelock Street , Desborough NN14 2LU | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell Junior School Gladstone Street , Rothwell NN14 6ER | 3out of 4 | 3,604 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell Victoria Infant School School Lane , Rothwell NN14 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 3,608 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montsaye Academy Greening Road , Rothwell NN14 6BB | 3out of 4 | 3,197 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desborough Town Football and Social Club | Desborough Town Football Club, Braybrooke Road | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Cooperative Society Ltd | 113 Braybrooke Road | 750 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Desborough Town F.C. HILLTOP CLOSE | grass pitches | 584 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.