Buttercup Walk is in Desborough, Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN14 2RT is located in the Desborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kettering. This postcode has been in use since 2011-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buttercup Walk, Desborough, Kettering, NN14 2RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN14 2JP, NN14 2RU, NN14 2JL, NN14 2JQ, NN14 2JN, NN14 2JS, NN14 2GY, NN14 2JJ, NN14 2JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN14 2RT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 52.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 47.7% | 47.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 27% | 37.6% | 10.6% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 46% | -10.7% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 11% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (91.2%) 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 | 58.2% | 57.3% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 33.9% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 7.2% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 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 | 9.9% | 11.4% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 10.6% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 18.4% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 22.2% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.8% | 32.2% | -5.6% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.4% | 95.8% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 94.1% | 95.2% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 94.8% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.4% | 37.2% | 18.2% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buttercup Walk was 99.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.3% higher than the Desborough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buttercup Walk has the 8th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Desborough and the 293rd highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 36.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Buttercup Walk, Kettering, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2020-08-26 | £260,817 |
| 12 Buttercup Walk, Kettering, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,500 | 2019-04-10 | £255,375 |
| 8 Buttercup Walk, Kettering, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2015-08-06 | £286,962 |
| 8 Buttercup Walk, Kettering, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2013-11-22 | £300,402 |
| 10 Buttercup Walk, Kettering, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2013-09-06 | £285,556 |
NN14 2RT 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 | 165 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havelock Infant School Havelock Street , Desborough NN14 2LU | 4out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loatlands Primary School Harrington Road , Desborough NN14 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Havelock Junior School Havelock Street , Desborough NN14 2LU | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell Junior School Gladstone Street , Rothwell NN14 6ER | 3out of 4 | 3,418 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell Victoria Infant School School Lane , Rothwell NN14 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 3,483 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 | 3,275 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy-Lou's Tearoom | 54 Station Road | 757 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | The Oak Tree, 111 High Street | 825 yd | |
| Revive | 43a Station Road | 828 yd | |
| Desi Spice | 19 Station Road | 842 yd | |
| The R Inn Tapas & Grill | The Ritz And Conferencing Suites, 7-9 Station Road | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bistro 76 | 76 Station Road | 701 yd | |
| Bar 76 | 76 Station Road | 701 yd | |
| Desborough Town Football and Social Club | Desborough Town Football Club, Braybrooke Road | 918 yd | |
| The Old Works | 31 Victoria Street | 967 yd | |
| The George | 79 High Street | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serina Takeaway | 70 Station Road | 708 yd | |
| Desborough Fish Bar | 68 Station Road | 734 yd | |
| Great Wall | 46 Station Road | 734 yd | |
| Pizza Plus Desborough | 25 Station Road | 827 yd | |
| J K Peri Peri Grill | 16 Station Road | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | Magnetic Park, Eagle Avenue | 490 yd | |
| Central Co-operative Society | Midlands Co Op Society Ltd, Gladstone Street | 603 yd | |
| Central Cooperative Society Ltd | 113 Braybrooke Road | 817 yd | |
| Central Co-operative Society | 2 High Street | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Desborough Leisure Centre IRONWOOD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 314 yd |
| Desborough Town F.C. HILLTOP CLOSE | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Desborough Northants Indoor Bowls Club DESBOROUGH (NORTHANTS) INDOOR BOWLING CLUB DESBOROUGH (NORTHANTS) INDOOR BOWLING CLUB HIGH STREET | indoor bowls | 899 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.