The Close is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN15 6AG 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 The Close, Kettering, NN15 6AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN15 6AY, NN15 6AB, NN15 6AP, NN15 6AD, NN15 6AQ, NN15 6AU, NN15 6DG, NN15 6AW, NN15 6AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN15 6AG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 51.4% | -3.9% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 44.7% | 48.6% | 3.9% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 34.6% | 38.7% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 46.2% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10% | 6.5% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 10% | 6.8% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.6% | 44.3% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 36.5% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 16% | 12% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 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 | 30% | 22% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 12.4% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 16% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 13.1% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 26.6% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.1% | 86.1% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
In this area, 85.3% 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 | 87.4% | 85.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 8.1% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 85.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.3% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 0% | -9.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Close was 60.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.0% lower than the Northall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Northall and the 537th lowest crime rate of 1,076 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 The Close, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-09-25 | £322,711 |
| Fairway The Close, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £249,999 | 2025-04-04 | £255,170 |
| 12 The Close, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2020-02-24 | £388,187 |
| 11 The Close, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2017-02-22 | £801,765 |
| 2 The Close, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2016-05-20 | £472,814 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,426 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Community Primary School Hawthorn Road , NN15 7HT | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Community Primary School Hawthorn Road , NN15 7HT | - not rated | 389 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Community Primary School Highfield Road , NN15 6HY | - not rated | 421 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School and Nursery Highfield Road , NN15 6HY | 4out of 4 | 421 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Meadow Primary School Packer Road , Lake Avenue NN15 7RP | 3out of 4 | 1,175 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 | - not rated | 410 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | - not rated | 410 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | - not rated | 722 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kettering School for Boys Windmill Avenue , NN15 6PH | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tresham College of Further and Higher Education Windmill Avenue , NN15 6ER | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Further education | 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,998 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender Group Homes School 9 Lavender House , Kettonby Gardens NN15 6BT | - not rated | 211 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 52 Headlands , Kettering NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 269 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Convent School Hall Lane , NN15 7LJ | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook SEN Cognition & Learning College Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin | Railway Station, Station Road | 672 yd | |
| Balance Health Club | Kettering Conference Centre, Thurston Drive | 701 yd | |
| Guiding Light Wellbeing Centre | 42 London Road | 803 yd | |
| Artisan Cuisine | Kettering Golf Club, Headlands | 818 yd | |
| Rocky's Gelato | 4 Sheep Street | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argyll Club | 8 Argyll Street | 431 yd | |
| Kettering Town Harriers | Kettering Town Harriers, Thurston Drive | 699 yd | |
| Kettering Town Cricket & Sports Club | Northampton Road | 724 yd | |
| The Wayfarers | Wayfarers Inn, 296 London Road | 802 yd | |
| Kettering Lodge Bowling Club | Kettering Recreational Centre, 15 Northampton Road | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Takeaway | 35 Broadway | 493 yd | |
| Ocean Bay Fish and Chips Ltd | Unit 2, 196 London Road | 624 yd | |
| M D's Fish Bar | 147 London Road | 673 yd | |
| Mystic Diner | 13-13a Market Place | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Convenience Store | 196 London Road | 624 yd | |
| Tesco Express | London Road | 668 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Peter'S School HEADLANDS | grass pitches | 269 yd |
| Bishop Stopford School HEADLANDS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 414 yd |
| Kettering Town Cricket And Sports Club Northampton Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 556 yd |
| Kettering Pitch And Track THURSTON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks | 645 yd |
| Balance Health Club (Kettering) KETTERING LEISURE VILLAGE KETTERING LEISURE VILLAGE THURSTON DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 697 yd |
| Arena Sports (National Volleyball Centre) KETTERING LEISURE VILLAGE KETTERING LEISURE VILLAGE THURSTON DRIVE | squash courts | 697 yd |
| Southfield School LEWIS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 723 yd |
| Kettering Lodge Bowling Club KETTERING LODGE BOWLING CLUB KETTERING LODGE BOWLING CLUB NORTHAMPTON ROAD | indoor bowls | 811 yd |
| Kettering Swimming Pool LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 845 yd |
| Kettering Golf Club HEADLANDS | golf | 918 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 41.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.