Hardwick Avenue is in Barton Seagrave, Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN15 5LD is located in the Ise electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kettering. This postcode has been in use since 2017-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hardwick Avenue, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, NN15 5LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN15 5GR, NN15 5LE, NN15 5YX, NN15 5LL, NN15 5GQ, NN15 5GX, NN15 5GW, NN15 5GT, NN15 5GU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN15 5LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 51.2% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.8% | 48.8% | -3.0% | 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.
In the immediate area around NN15 5LD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.5% | 49.5% | 29.0% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.5% | 28.8% | -40.7% | 44.2% | -15.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 13.5% | 10.6% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3.4% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 49.6% | 59% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 32.2% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 6.4% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 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 | 9.2% | 12.5% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 5.8% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 14.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 28.8% | 18.3% | 16.9% | 11.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 35.1% | -9.3% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 92.8% | 82.7% | -10.1% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 86.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 86.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 6% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 86.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.2% | 0% | -11.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.4% | 37.2% | 16.2% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hardwick Avenue was 146.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 150.8% higher than the Burton and Broughton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hardwick Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Burton and Broughton and the 153rd highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Hardwick Avenue, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £281,000 | 2025-03-28 | £291,786 |
| 8 Hardwick Avenue, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-06-06 | £228,326 |
| 5 Hardwick Avenue, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2022-04-08 | £365,962 |
| 34 Hardwick Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £101,250 | 2019-11-29 | £131,456 |
| 7 Hardwick Avenue, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2019-11-12 | £343,965 |
NN15 5LD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Tree Nursery School Laburnum Crescent , NN16 9PH | 3out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook Junior School Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Infant School Churchill Way , NN15 5BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayfield Cross CofE School Hanwood Park Avenue , NN15 5FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Seagrave Primary School Belvoir Drive , Barton Seagrave NN15 6QY | 3out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 2out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Latimer Arts College Castle Way , Barton Seagrave NN15 6SW | 3out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Science Academy Deeble Road , NN15 7AA | 2out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 2,611 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,317 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Buccleuch Academy Weekley Glebe Road , NN16 9NS | 2out of 4 | 2,821 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Special Academy Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | 4out of 4 | 958 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 52 Headlands , NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 3,225 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Youth Works Community College Keystone Centre , 97 Rockingham Road NN16 9HX | - not rated | 3,407 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney Community School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 4,426 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Cod | 3 St Stephens Road | 464 yd | |
| Al Amin Balti House | 9 St. Stephens Road | 464 yd | |
| Hong Kong Cuisine | 1 St Stephens Road | 464 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ise-Lodge Youth Football Club ST. VINCENTS AVENUE | grass pitches | 987 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.