Gainsborough Avenue is in Barton Seagrave, Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN15 5UD is located in the Ise electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kettering. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gainsborough Avenue, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, NN15 5UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN15 5TU, NN15 6RS, NN15 5UG, NN15 5UA, NN15 6GF, NN15 5UE, NN15 5UB, NN15 5UF, NN15 6GH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN15 5UD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 51% | 49.9% | -1.1% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of NN15 5UD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.1% | 22.6% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71.2% | 67.5% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 23.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 5.4% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 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 (90.7%) 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 | 62.7% | 56.7% | -6.0% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 34% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 7% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 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 | 9.4% | 10.2% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 10.2% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 16.1% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 18.4% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39% | 38.4% | -0.6% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 6.4% | 3.4% | -3.0% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.1% | 85.6% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 93.4% | 91.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 91.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 1.1% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 76.7% | 16.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gainsborough Avenue was 38.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.3% lower than the Burton and Broughton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gainsborough Avenue has the 39th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Burton and Broughton and the 340th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Gainsborough Avenue, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2022-04-14 | £361,682 |
| 12 Gainsborough Avenue, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £371,000 | 2021-09-23 | £419,247 |
| 16 Gainsborough Avenue, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-04-26 | £291,570 |
| 9 Gainsborough Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-07-03 | £335,172 |
| 12 Gainsborough Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2019-10-31 | £436,884 |
NN15 5UD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NN15 5UD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 137 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Education | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook Infant School Churchill Way , NN15 5BZ | 4out of 4 | 697 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Junior School Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Seagrave Primary School Belvoir Drive , Barton Seagrave NN15 6QY | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 2out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayfield Cross CofE School Hanwood Park Avenue , NN15 5FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 730 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Science Academy Deeble Road , NN15 7AA | 2out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,520 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 | 3,245 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 | 868 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 52 Headlands , NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 2,611 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Youth Works Community College Keystone Centre , 97 Rockingham Road NN16 9HX | - not rated | 3,373 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney Community School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 4,004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woolcomber | 69 St Johns Road | 1,065 yd | |
| The Stirrup Cup | The Stirrup Cup, Woodland Avenue | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Chippy | 13 Belvoir Drive | 1,003 yd | |
| Kettering Cod | 3 St Stephens Road | 1,019 yd | |
| Al Amin Balti House | 9 St. Stephens Road | 1,019 yd | |
| Hong Kong Cuisine | 1 St Stephens Road | 1,019 yd | |
| Troys Traditional Fish and Chips | 77 St Johns Road | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barton Seagrave Cricket Club BARTON SEAGRAVE CRICKET CLUB BARTON SEAGRAVE CRICKET CLUB BARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 232 yd |
| Latimer Arts College CASTLE WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 680 yd |
| Ise Logge Tennis Courts DURNESS CLOSE | tennis courts | 1,033 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.