London Road is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN15 6DS 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 London Road, Kettering, NN15 6DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN15 6EQ, NN15 6BD, NN15 6EP, NN15 6NG, NN15 6EW, NN15 7QF, NN15 6DT, NN15 6EN, NN15 6EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN15 6DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.1% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.9% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 28.9% | 35.5% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 47.7% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 9.5% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 45% | 48.4% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 38.7% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 10% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 24.6% | 15.2% | -9.4% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 11.8% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 12.5% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 8.7% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 20.2% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 28.5% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.4% | 88.4% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 94.2% | 85.4% | -8.8% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 85.9% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 8.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.0% lower than the Northall average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
London Road has the lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Northall and the 26th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -93.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 172 London Road, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-01-13 | £323,820 |
| 162 London Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,500 | 2017-11-21 | £230,957 |
| 162 London Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2017-10-11 | £214,683 |
| 178 London Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2017-06-30 | £384,432 |
| 178 London Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2016-05-06 | £179,666 |
NN15 6DS 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Tree Nursery School Laburnum Crescent , NN16 9PH | 3out of 4 | 1,982 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 | 257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School and Nursery Highfield Road , NN15 6HY | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Primary Academy Windmill Avenue , NN15 7EA | 2out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 2out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Fuller Street , NN16 0JH | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 842 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Science Academy Deeble Road , NN15 7AA | 2out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latimer Arts College Castle Way , Barton Seagrave NN15 6SW | 3out of 4 | 2,448 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 | 2,576 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 | 508 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Special Academy Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | 4out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Youth Works Community College Keystone Centre , 97 Rockingham Road NN16 9HX | - not rated | 1,790 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney Community School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 1,882 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guiding Light Wellbeing Centre | 42 London Road | 629 yd | |
| Rocky's Gelato | 4 Sheep Street | 860 yd | |
| Pumpkin | Railway Station, Station Road | 867 yd | |
| Kafe Bloc | 7-8 Piccadilly Buildings, Sheep Street | 877 yd | |
| The Blitz Tearoom And Jazz Lounge | The Coach House, Sheep Street | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argyll Club | 8 Argyll Street | 357 yd | |
| Kettering Rugby Football Club | Kettering Rugby Club, Waverley Road | 407 yd | |
| The Wayfarers | Wayfarers Inn, 296 London Road | 456 yd | |
| The Old Market Inn | The Old Market Inn, 17 Market Place | 948 yd | |
| Kettering Lodge Bowling Club | Kettering Recreational Centre, 15 Northampton Road | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Bay Fish and Chips Ltd | Unit 2, 196 London Road | 181 yd | |
| M D's Fish Bar | 147 London Road | 189 yd | |
| Ocean Takeaway | 35 Broadway | 379 yd | |
| Little Sandwich Shop | 236 Windmill Avenue | 617 yd | |
| Atlantis Fish Bar | 234 Windmill Avenue | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Convenience Store | 196 London Road | 181 yd | |
| Tesco Express | London Road | 481 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kettering Rugby Football Club THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE WAVERLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Southfield School LEWIS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 603 yd |
| St Peter'S School HEADLANDS | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Tresham College (Kettering Campus) WINDMILL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| Kettering Swimming Pool LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 706 yd |
| Bishop Stopford School HEADLANDS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 874 yd |
| Kettering Lodge Bowling Club KETTERING LODGE BOWLING CLUB KETTERING LODGE BOWLING CLUB NORTHAMPTON ROAD | indoor bowls | 918 yd |
| Kettering Science Academy DEEBLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 928 yd |
| Kettering Town Cricket And Sports Club Northampton Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 972 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 195.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.