Cross Street is in Rothwell, Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN14 6DD is located in the Rothwell and Mawsley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kettering. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cross Street, Rothwell, Kettering, NN14 6DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN14 6DF, NN14 6DA, NN14 6BZ, NN14 6DX, NN14 6AU, NN14 6DB, NN14 6HQ, NN14 6DE, NN14 6HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN14 6DD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.8% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.2% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 28.6% | 39.4% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 31.1% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 7.9% | 3.7% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 16.6% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 7.5% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 45.1% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 36% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 12.8% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 26.9% | 22% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 10.4% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 16.6% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 17% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 29% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 6.6% | 1.7% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.5% | 91% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 90.3% 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 | 91.5% | 90.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 5.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 90.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Street was 66.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.6% higher than the Rothwell and Mawsley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cross Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Rothwell and Mawsley and the 477th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Cross Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-06-27 | £202,597 |
| Flat 4 Avalon Court Cross Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2024-12-20 | £133,836 |
| 14 Cross Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2024-04-10 | £247,382 |
| Flat 7 Avalon Court Cross Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-01-24 | £133,046 |
| Flat 8 Avalon Court Cross Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2020-10-02 | £87,896 |
NN14 6DD 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothwell Junior School Gladstone Street , Rothwell NN14 6ER | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell Victoria Infant School School Lane , Rothwell NN14 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Havelock Junior School Havelock Street , Desborough NN14 2LU | 3out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Havelock Infant School Havelock Street , Desborough NN14 2LU | 4out of 4 | 2,759 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushton Primary School Station Road , Rushton NN14 1RL | 3out of 4 | 3,117 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,016 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wren Spinney Community School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 4,975 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivers | 6 Market Hill | 398 yd | |
| Thai Garden Cuisine | 3 Market Hill | 400 yd | |
| Bewiched | 4 Market Hill | 408 yd | |
| The Tea Room | 14 Bridge Street | 477 yd | |
| Taste of India | 13 Bridge Street | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | The Red Lion Inn, 23 Market Hill | 367 yd | |
| Rothwell Conservative Club | Conservative Club, Market Hill | 400 yd | |
| Rothwell Manor Park Bowls Club NO Mail | Manor Park, Squires Hill | 613 yd | |
| Rowell Charter Inn | Rowell Charter Inn, 1 Sun Hill | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dannyz Pizzas & Kebab | 7 Bell Hill | 301 yd | |
| 9th Kitchen | 21 Market Hill | 365 yd | |
| Williams Fish and Chips | 17-18 Market Hill | 367 yd | |
| Jess's Kebabs and Pizza | 16 Market Hill | 367 yd | |
| Town Friar | 19 High Street | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Rothwell Express | 9 Market Hill | 400 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Well Lane Recreation Ground HAWKINS CLOSE | grass pitches | 406 yd |
| Cecil Street Playing Field (Closed) Cecil Street | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Steps Fitness Club (Closed) Bridge Street | health and fitness suite | 563 yd |
| Rothwell Town Cricket Club ROTHWELL TOWN CRICKET CLUB ROTHWELL TOWN CRICKET CLUB DESBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Sergents Lawn DESBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| 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 | 2.5% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.