Rothwell Road, Desborough, Kettering, NN14 2NT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN14 2NT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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	49.4%	49.1%	-0.3%	51.0%	-1.9%
Male	50.6%	50.9%	0.3%	49.0%	1.9%

Partnership Status

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 2NT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.1% 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	22.5%	25.2%	2.7%	37.9%	-12.7%
Married: Opposite sex	59.5%	59.1%	-0.4%	44.2%	14.9%
Separated	1.8%	1.7%	-0.1%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	11.3%	6.6%	-4.7%	9.1%	-2.5%
Widowed	4.9%	7.3%	2.4%	6.1%	1.2%

Health

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	44.2%	44.3%	0.1%	48.4%	-4.1%
Good health	37.7%	36.9%	-0.8%	33.6%	3.3%
Fair health	10.8%	11.3%	0.5%	12.7%	-1.4%
Bad health	5.6%	4.8%	-0.8%	4.0%	0.8%
Very bad health	1.8%	2.7%	0.9%	1.2%	1.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	18.7%	14.4%	-4.3%	18.2%	-3.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.1%	11.9%	-3.2%	9.6%	2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13%	13.7%	0.7%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	8.1%	9.1%	1.0%	5.3%	3.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.5%	19.3%	2.8%	16.9%	2.4%
Degree or Similar	24.6%	28.1%	3.5%	33.8%	-5.7%
Other	3.9%	3.5%	-0.4%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	96.8%	98.8%	2.0%	81.4%	17.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.5% 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	98.2%	95.5%	-2.7%	83.2%	12.3%
European Union	0.3%	2.7%	2.4%	6.1%	-3.4%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.2%	95.5%	-2.7%	83.2%	12.3%
10+ Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.8%	76.7%	8.1%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
No passport held	12.8%	13.5%	-0.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.8%	37.2%	8.6%
Christian	45.8%	46.2%	-0.4%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Jewish	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Rothwell Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rothwell Road was 17.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.8% lower than the Desborough average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Rothwell Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Desborough and the 89th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£43,600

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in NN14 2NT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Rothwell Road are based on 111 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Northamptonshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Rothwell Road, Desborough, Kettering, NN14 2NT

Estimated Average Property Prices for NN14 2NT

Average Price
£450,215

Semi-Detached
£301,184

Terraced
£299,347

Detached
£542,551

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£176,103

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rothwell Road

Average Price
£395,945

Semi-Detached
£292,823

Terraced
£289,002

Detached
£514,423

Flats/Maisonettes
£177,457

Other
£175,555

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rothwell Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Rothwell Road, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£772,500	2025-06-27	£780,240
122 Rothwell Road, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£397,000	2024-02-02	£423,915
74 Rothwell Road, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building	£355,000	2022-07-07	£366,568
Wycombe House Rothwell Road, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£805,000	2021-10-22	£894,642
Glen View Rothwell Road, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2020-12-17	£434,587

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NN14 2NT

Employment

NN14 2NT 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NN14 2NT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	96
Retired	91
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	29
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	43
Manufacturing	28
Human health and social work activities	24
Construction	14
Education	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Other	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Information and communication	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Havelock Junior School Havelock Street , Desborough NN14 2LU	3out of 4	698 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Havelock Infant School Havelock Street , Desborough NN14 2LU	4out of 4	757 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Loatlands Primary School Harrington Road , Desborough NN14 2NJ	3out of 4	830 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rothwell Junior School Gladstone Street , Rothwell NN14 6ER	3out of 4	2,257 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Rothwell Victoria Infant School School Lane , Rothwell NN14 6HZ	3out of 4	2,272 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Montsaye Academy Greening Road , Rothwell NN14 6BB	3out of 4	1,916 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Desborough Indoor Bowls Club Canteen	Desborough (Northants) Indoor Bowling Club, High Street	524 yd
The R Inn Tapas & Grill	The Ritz And Conferencing Suites, 7-9 Station Road	618 yd
Desi Spice	19 Station Road	658 yd
Costa Coffee	The Oak Tree, 111 High Street	669 yd
Revive	43a Station Road	676 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Desborough Services Club	Lower Street	353 yd
Desborough Indoor Bowls Club	35 High Street (rear of)	524 yd
The George	79 High Street	524 yd
Desborough Conservative Club	Victoria Street	540 yd
The Old Works	31 Victoria Street	554 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dragon City	79 High Street	524 yd
Best Kebab & Pizza	83 High Street	633 yd
TA Bros Fish Bar	85 High Street	633 yd
Chicken N Ting	11 Station Road	646 yd
J K Peri Peri Grill	16 Station Road	676 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Central Co-operative Society	2 High Street	554 yd
Central Cooperative Society Ltd	113 Braybrooke Road	862 yd
Central Co-operative Society	Midlands Co Op Society Ltd, Gladstone Street	903 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Desborough Northants Indoor Bowls Club DESBOROUGH (NORTHANTS) INDOOR BOWLING CLUB DESBOROUGH (NORTHANTS) INDOOR BOWLING CLUB HIGH STREET	indoor bowls	629 yd
Dunkirk Avenue Recreation Ground DUNKIRK AVENUE	grass pitches	699 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	78.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	78.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	78.1%

Speed Aviability

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	3.1%

Download Speed

Median download speed	69.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	152.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.