Headlands is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN15 6AF is located in the Wicksteed electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kettering. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Headlands, Kettering, NN15 6AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN15 6GX, NN15 6GZ, NN15 6GW, NN15 6AH, NN15 6AE, NN15 6AN, NN15 6GN, NN15 6GJ, NN15 6AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN15 6AF is primarily male, with 54.6% of the population 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 | 45.8% | 45.4% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -5.6% |
| Male | 54.2% | 54.6% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 5.6% |
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 | 29.3% | 31.4% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 49.7% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 9% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 41% | 39.8% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 40.1% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 16.3% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 19.2% | 15.9% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 9.7% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 13.5% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 16.3% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 33.2% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 6.3% | 5.2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.3% | 87.2% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 91.1% | 86% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 85.7% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 10% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.9% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Headlands was 82.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.0% lower than the Northall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Headlands has the 11th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Northall and the 389th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165 Headlands, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-06-11 | £271,158 |
| 161 Headlands, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2017-09-29 | £280,000 |
| 161 Headlands, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2015-11-27 | £259,588 |
| 161 Headlands, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2010-11-12 | £271,010 |
| 163 Headlands, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2003-07-25 | £240,000 |
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Tree Nursery School Laburnum Crescent , NN16 9PH | 3out of 4 | 2,826 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfields Primary School and Nursery Highfield Road , NN15 6HY | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Community Primary School Hawthorn Road , NN15 7HT | 2out of 4 | 780 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Meadow Primary School Packer Road , Lake Avenue NN15 7RP | 4out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School St Thomas More Catholic Primary , Northampton Road NN15 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 2out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 227 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kettering Science Academy Deeble Road , NN15 7AA | 2out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latimer Arts College Castle Way , Barton Seagrave NN15 6SW | 3out of 4 | 2,820 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 3,387 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's School 52 Headlands , NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 557 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney Community School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Youth Works Community College Keystone Centre , 97 Rockingham Road NN16 9HX | - not rated | 2,363 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Special Academy Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | 4out of 4 | 2,544 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Cuisine | Kettering Golf Club, Headlands | 451 yd | |
| Balance Health Club | Kettering Conference Centre, Thurston Drive | 551 yd | |
| Starbucks | Starbucks Westbound Services, A14 | 681 yd | |
| Pumpkin | Railway Station, Station Road | 959 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Orion Way | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Town Harriers | Kettering Town Harriers, Thurston Drive | 549 yd | |
| Argyll Club | 8 Argyll Street | 817 yd | |
| Kettering Town Cricket & Sports Club | Northampton Road | 931 yd | |
| The Wayfarers | Wayfarers Inn, 296 London Road | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Takeaway | 35 Broadway | 878 yd | |
| Ocean Bay Fish and Chips Ltd | Unit 2, 196 London Road | 906 yd | |
| M D's Fish Bar | 147 London Road | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Convenience Store | 196 London Road | 906 yd | |
| Tesco Express | London Road | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Stopford School HEADLANDS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 104 yd |
| Kettering Golf Club HEADLANDS | golf | 546 yd |
| Balance Health Club (Kettering) KETTERING LEISURE VILLAGE KETTERING LEISURE VILLAGE THURSTON DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 548 yd |
| Arena Sports (National Volleyball Centre) KETTERING LEISURE VILLAGE KETTERING LEISURE VILLAGE THURSTON DRIVE | squash courts | 548 yd |
| St Peter'S School HEADLANDS | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Kettering Pitch And Track THURSTON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks | 656 yd |
| Kettering Town Cricket And Sports Club Northampton Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 707 yd |
| Southfield School LEWIS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 808 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.