Perry Close is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN15 6GU is located in the Northall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kettering. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Perry Close, Kettering, NN15 6GU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN15 6GW, NN15 6GR, NN15 6GP, NN15 6GY, NN15 6GJ, NN15 6GN, NN15 6GX, NN15 6GQ, NN15 6GL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN15 6GU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.5% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.5% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 6GU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% 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 | 31% | 35.3% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 53.1% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 7.9% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 58.9% | 60.9% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 12.5% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 28.2% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 9.5% | 4.3% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 8% | 10.2% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9.7% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 17.7% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 20.4% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 33.6% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 7.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 85.6% | 81% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 87.2% | 81.3% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 6.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 8% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87% | 81.5% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 11.8% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.7% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Perry Close was 40.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.3% lower than the Clover Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Perry Close has the 34th lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Clover Hill and the 376th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Perry Close, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2023-12-20 | £257,541 |
| 15 Perry Close, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2023-06-19 | £228,678 |
| 4 Perry Close, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2022-07-13 | £296,639 |
| 3 Perry Close, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2018-08-24 | £319,701 |
| 13 Perry Close, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2017-05-05 | £250,954 |
NN15 6GU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 6GU 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 | 205 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 88 |
| Human health and social work activities | 44 |
| Education | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Tree Nursery School Laburnum Crescent , NN16 9PH | 3out of 4 | 2,835 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 | 621 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Meadow Primary School Packer Road , Lake Avenue NN15 7RP | 4out of 4 | 700 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Community Primary School Hawthorn Road , NN15 7HT | 2out of 4 | 816 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 | 1,157 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 2out of 4 | 1,818 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 | 476 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kettering Science Academy Deeble Road , NN15 7AA | 2out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latimer Arts College Castle Way , Barton Seagrave NN15 6SW | 3out of 4 | 3,058 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 | 3,369 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 | 543 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney Community School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Youth Works Community College Keystone Centre , 97 Rockingham Road NN16 9HX | - not rated | 2,265 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Special Academy Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | 4out of 4 | 2,706 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance Health Club | Kettering Conference Centre, Thurston Drive | 312 yd | |
| Artisan Cuisine | Kettering Golf Club, Headlands | 446 yd | |
| Starbucks | Starbucks Westbound Services, A14 | 787 yd | |
| Pumpkin | Railway Station, Station Road | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Town Harriers | Kettering Town Harriers, Thurston Drive | 310 yd | |
| Kettering Town Cricket & Sports Club | Northampton Road | 745 yd | |
| Argyll Club | 8 Argyll Street | 818 yd | |
| Kettering Lodge Bowling Club | Kettering Recreational Centre, 15 Northampton Road | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Takeaway | 35 Broadway | 872 yd | |
| Ocean Bay Fish and Chips Ltd | Unit 2, 196 London Road | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | London Road | 1,029 yd | |
| Kettering Convenience Store | 196 London Road | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balance Health Club (Kettering) KETTERING LEISURE VILLAGE KETTERING LEISURE VILLAGE THURSTON DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 309 yd |
| Arena Sports (National Volleyball Centre) KETTERING LEISURE VILLAGE KETTERING LEISURE VILLAGE THURSTON DRIVE | squash courts | 309 yd |
| Bishop Stopford School HEADLANDS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 353 yd |
| Kettering Pitch And Track THURSTON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks | 415 yd |
| Kettering Town Cricket And Sports Club Northampton Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 511 yd |
| St Peter'S School HEADLANDS | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Kettering Golf Club HEADLANDS | golf | 547 yd |
| Northampton Road Recreation Ground GREENHILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 925 yd |
| Kettering Lodge Bowling Club KETTERING LODGE BOWLING CLUB KETTERING LODGE BOWLING CLUB NORTHAMPTON ROAD | indoor bowls | 986 yd |
| Southfield School LEWIS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,025 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 | 52.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.