Middlefield Close is in Ringstead, Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN14 4FH is located in the Irthlingborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Corby. This postcode has been in use since 2006-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Middlefield Close, Ringstead, Kettering, NN14 4FH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN14 4DH, NN14 4DL, NN14 4DQ, NN14 4DA, NN14 4BZ, NN14 4DG, NN14 4DJ, NN14 4TY, NN14 4DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN14 4FH has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 48.5% | 50% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 22.1% | 34.7% | 12.6% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 50.6% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 2.4% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 6% | -5.7% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 46% | 54.7% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 34.2% | -6.1% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 7.1% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 18.6% | 13% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 9.8% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 16.3% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 21.1% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.2% | 32.1% | -3.1% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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 | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.2% | 91.3% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 94% | 93.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 92.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 6.5% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middlefield Close was 24.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.0% lower than the Irthlingborough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Middlefield Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Irthlingborough and the 168th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Middlefield Close, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-03-18 | £377,741 |
| 11 Middlefield Close, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,040,000 | 2024-05-22 | £1,117,612 |
| Beechwood Cottage, 15 Middlefield Close, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2023-08-11 | £758,049 |
| 3 Middlefield Close, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2021-12-09 | £374,041 |
| Beechwood Cottage, 15 Middlefield Close, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2013-11-20 | £766,753 |
NN14 4FH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 127 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Education | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringstead Church of England Primary School Church Street , Ringstead NN14 4DH | 3out of 4 | 198 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Primary School Windmill Lane , Raunds NN9 6LA | 3out of 4 | 2,561 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Addington CofE Primary School Woodford Road , Great Addington NN14 4BS | 3out of 4 | 2,781 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Church of England Primary School High Street , Woodford NN14 4HF | 3out of 4 | 2,834 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raunds Park Infant School Park Street , Raunds NN9 6NB | 3out of 4 | 3,246 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor School Sports College Mountbatten Way , Raunds NN9 6PA | 3out of 4 | 3,294 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Thrapston East Northamptonshire Council House , Cedar Drive NN14 4LZ | - not rated | 3,552 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringstead Stores / Peter's Fish Bar | 21 High Street, Ringstead | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringstead Village Social Club | 12 High Street, Ringstead | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma | 24 Church Street, Ringstead | 27 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Street Recreation Ground FOOTBALL GROUND FOOTBALL GROUND GLADSTONE STREET | grass pitches | 704 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.