Barron Close is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN15 6HQ 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 Barron Close, Kettering, NN15 6HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN15 6HN, NN15 6JT, NN15 6JS, NN15 6JL, NN15 6HU, NN15 6HY, NN15 6JB, NN15 6HL, NN15 6HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN15 6HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 44.2% | 49% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 55.8% | 51% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NN15 6HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.8% | 55.3% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.1% | 21.9% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -22.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 4.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 13.2% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 32.4% | -11.6% | 48.4% | -16.0% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 38.7% | 8.1% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 16.9% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
In the area around NN15 6HQ this area, 28.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 11.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 28.1% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.1% | 20.5% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 10.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 18.4% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 12.6% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.8% | 11.7% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -22.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 89.5% | 85% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 86.2% 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 | 90% | 86.2% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 8.6% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 85.6% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 8.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.9% | 76.7% | -23.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 33.6% | 13.5% | 20.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.9% | 37.2% | 23.7% |
| Christian | 27.2% | 46.2% | -19.0% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barron Close was 321.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.2% higher than the Northall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barron Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Northall and the 36th highest crime rate of 1,076 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 171.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Barron Close, Kettering, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2015-10-14 | £196,434 |
| 1 Barron Close, Kettering, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2014-01-24 | £170,785 |
| 3 Barron Close, Kettering, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2012-11-30 | £182,897 |
| 4 Barron Close, Kettering, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2008-06-06 | £186,293 |
| 4 Barron Close, Kettering, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £91,500 | 2006-01-18 | £184,461 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 57 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,970 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfields Community Primary School Highfield Road , NN15 6HY | - not rated | 391 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School and Nursery Highfield Road , NN15 6HY | 4out of 4 | 391 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Community Primary School Hawthorn Road , NN15 7HT | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Community Primary School Hawthorn Road , NN15 7HT | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 507 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | - not rated | 507 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | - not rated | 521 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kettering School for Boys Windmill Avenue , NN15 6PH | - not rated | 1,033 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 | 1,001 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 | 3,585 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 | 895 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 52 Headlands , Kettering NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook SEN Cognition & Learning College Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Convent School Hall Lane , NN15 7LJ | - not rated | 1,831 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Orion Way | 570 yd | |
| Starbucks | Starbucks Westbound Services, A14 | 721 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco, Carina Road | 784 yd | |
| Artisan Cuisine | Kettering Golf Club, Headlands | 823 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Unit 8, Kettering Retail Park, Carina Road | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Parkhouse | The Park House, Holdenby | 750 yd | |
| The Wayfarers | Wayfarers Inn, 296 London Road | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Bay Fish and Chips Ltd | Unit 2, 196 London Road | 898 yd | |
| M D's Fish Bar | 147 London Road | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Stores Ltd, Carina Road | 784 yd | |
| Kettering Convenience Store | 196 London Road | 898 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 7, Kettering Retail Park, Carina Road | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Stopford School HEADLANDS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 505 yd |
| Southfield School LEWIS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 518 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Kettering) ORION WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 719 yd |
| Kettering Golf Club HEADLANDS | golf | 863 yd |
| Tresham College (Kettering Campus) WINDMILL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,001 yd |
| St Peter'S School HEADLANDS | grass pitches | 1,060 yd |
| The Pytchley Golf Lodge PYTCHLEY GOLF LODGE PYTCHLEY GOLF LODGE KETTERING ROAD | golf | 1,085 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.