Littlewood Street is in Rothwell, Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN14 6DU 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 Littlewood Street, Rothwell, Kettering, NN14 6DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN14 6DH, NN14 6DY, NN14 6DX, NN14 6DF, NN14 6DL, NN14 6EB, NN14 6DB, NN14 6DW, NN14 6AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN14 6DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.9% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.1% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 29.9% | 32.6% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 48.2% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.9% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 4.6% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 43.5% | 40.9% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 39% | 41.4% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 11.9% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 22.8% | 23.2% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 11.3% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 15.9% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 14.4% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 26% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.6% | 94.9% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 95.5% | 94% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 94% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Littlewood Street was 58.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.4% lower than the Rothwell and Mawsley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Littlewood Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Rothwell and Mawsley and the 538th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 125.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Littlewood Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £173,500 | 2025-07-11 | £173,671 |
| 77 Littlewood Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-03-27 | £179,242 |
| 81 Littlewood Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-08-30 | £149,421 |
| 101 Littlewood Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2023-02-21 | £230,111 |
| 45 Littlewood Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-09-28 | £223,323 |
NN14 6DU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NN14 6DU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 108 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothwell Junior School Gladstone Street , Rothwell NN14 6ER | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell Victoria Infant School School Lane , Rothwell NN14 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Havelock Junior School Havelock Street , Desborough NN14 2LU | 3out of 4 | 2,705 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Havelock Infant School Havelock Street , Desborough NN14 2LU | 4out of 4 | 2,790 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushton Primary School Station Road , Rushton NN14 1RL | 3out of 4 | 2,919 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 | 1,198 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 | 4,901 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Youth Works Community College Keystone Centre , 97 Rockingham Road NN16 9HX | - not rated | 5,438 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivers | 6 Market Hill | 590 yd | |
| Thai Garden Cuisine | 3 Market Hill | 592 yd | |
| Bewiched | 4 Market Hill | 600 yd | |
| The Tea Room | 14 Bridge Street | 668 yd | |
| Taste of India | 13 Bridge Street | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | The Red Lion Inn, 23 Market Hill | 564 yd | |
| Rothwell Conservative Club | Conservative Club, Market Hill | 592 yd | |
| Rothwell Manor Park Bowls Club NO Mail | Manor Park, Squires Hill | 808 yd | |
| Rowell Charter Inn | Rowell Charter Inn, 1 Sun Hill | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dannyz Pizzas & Kebab | 7 Bell Hill | 495 yd | |
| 9th Kitchen | 21 Market Hill | 562 yd | |
| Williams Fish and Chips | 17-18 Market Hill | 564 yd | |
| Jess's Kebabs and Pizza | 16 Market Hill | 564 yd | |
| Town Friar | 19 High Street | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Rothwell Express | 9 Market Hill | 592 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Well Lane Recreation Ground HAWKINS CLOSE | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Cecil Street Playing Field (Closed) Cecil Street | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Steps Fitness Club (Closed) Bridge Street | health and fitness suite | 752 yd |
| Rothwell Town Cricket Club ROTHWELL TOWN CRICKET CLUB ROTHWELL TOWN CRICKET CLUB DESBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 957 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 | 158.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.