Argyll Street is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN15 6BZ 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 Argyll Street, Kettering, NN15 6BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN15 6DA, NN15 6DN, NN15 6AS, NN15 6AX, NN15 6AT, NN15 6BG, NN15 6BA, NN15 6BY, NN15 6EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN15 6BZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents 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 | 51.2% | 47.8% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 48.8% | 52.2% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NN15 6BZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 26.2% | 34.7% | 8.5% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 52.4% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 4.4% | -5.9% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 50.6% | 50.9% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 34.9% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 10.7% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 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 | 26.2% | 20.1% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 6.6% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 18.7% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 8.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 17.6% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 24.5% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 6.7% | 4.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 93.4% | 87.3% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 91.6% | 85% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 85% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Argyll Street was 88.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.9% lower than the Northall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Argyll Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Northall and the 351st highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Argyll Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2022-05-27 | £225,097 |
| 76 Argyll Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2015-07-01 | £203,564 |
| 73 Argyll Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £32,000 | 2002-09-23 | £99,084 |
| 74 Argyll Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2000-06-28 | £213,788 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Tree Nursery School Laburnum Crescent , NN16 9PH | 3out of 4 | 2,200 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 | 2out of 4 | 190 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School and Nursery Highfield Road , NN15 6HY | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Primary Academy Windmill Avenue , NN15 7EA | 2out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 2out of 4 | 1,234 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 | 1,247 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 | 622 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kettering Science Academy Deeble Road , NN15 7AA | 2out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latimer Arts College Castle Way , Barton Seagrave NN15 6SW | 3out of 4 | 2,587 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 | 2,777 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 | 279 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney Community School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Youth Works Community College Keystone Centre , 97 Rockingham Road NN16 9HX | - not rated | 1,880 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Special Academy Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | 4out of 4 | 2,008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guiding Light Wellbeing Centre | 42 London Road | 668 yd | |
| Pumpkin | Railway Station, Station Road | 736 yd | |
| Rocky's Gelato | 4 Sheep Street | 835 yd | |
| Kafe Bloc | 7-8 Piccadilly Buildings, Sheep Street | 855 yd | |
| The Blitz Tearoom And Jazz Lounge | The Coach House, Sheep Street | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argyll Club | 8 Argyll Street | 287 yd | |
| The Wayfarers | Wayfarers Inn, 296 London Road | 576 yd | |
| Kettering Rugby Football Club | Kettering Rugby Club, Waverley Road | 665 yd | |
| Kettering Town Cricket & Sports Club | Northampton Road | 863 yd | |
| Kettering Lodge Bowling Club | Kettering Recreational Centre, 15 Northampton Road | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Takeaway | 35 Broadway | 345 yd | |
| Ocean Bay Fish and Chips Ltd | Unit 2, 196 London Road | 351 yd | |
| M D's Fish Bar | 147 London Road | 394 yd | |
| Little Sandwich Shop | 236 Windmill Avenue | 881 yd | |
| Atlantis Fish Bar | 234 Windmill Avenue | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Convenience Store | 196 London Road | 351 yd | |
| Tesco Express | London Road | 513 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Peter'S School HEADLANDS | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| Southfield School LEWIS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 595 yd |
| Bishop Stopford School HEADLANDS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 633 yd |
| Kettering Swimming Pool LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 731 yd |
| Kettering Rugby Football Club THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE WAVERLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Kettering Town Cricket And Sports Club Northampton Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 756 yd |
| Kettering Lodge Bowling Club KETTERING LODGE BOWLING CLUB KETTERING LODGE BOWLING CLUB NORTHAMPTON ROAD | indoor bowls | 830 yd |
| Tresham College (Kettering Campus) WINDMILL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Kettering Pitch And Track THURSTON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks | 898 yd |
| Balance Health Club (Kettering) KETTERING LEISURE VILLAGE KETTERING LEISURE VILLAGE THURSTON DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 983 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 | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.