Sussex Road is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN15 6JX 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 Sussex Road, Kettering, NN15 6JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN15 6LB, NN15 6NA, NN15 6LS, NN15 6NN, NN15 6LG, NN15 6LT, NN15 6LA, NN15 6HG, NN15 6HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN15 6JX 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 | 49.8% | 51.4% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.6% | -1.6% | 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 | 32.5% | 32.4% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 44.5% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 12.2% | 7.9% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 9.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.7% | 43.1% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 32.6% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 19.8% | 9.5% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 8% | 3.8% | -4.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
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 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.2% | 21.4% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 15.1% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 18.5% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.9% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 18.5% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 19.3% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.3% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 95.4% | 88.5% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 95.4% | 87.5% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 7.3% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 87.2% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sussex Road was 81.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.9% lower than the Northall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sussex Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Northall and the 390th highest crime rate of 1,075 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 Sussex Road, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2024-05-03 | £259,121 |
| 4 Sussex Road, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-08-04 | £154,416 |
| 2 Sussex Road, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-04-14 | £227,633 |
| 18 Sussex Road, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-12-15 | £228,178 |
| 6 Sussex Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2014-10-10 | £254,818 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 3,137 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 | 802 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School and Nursery Highfield Road , NN15 6HY | 4out of 4 | 802 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Community Primary School Hawthorn Road , NN15 7HT | 3out of 4 | 1,445 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 | - not rated | 657 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | - not rated | 926 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | - not rated | 926 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering School for Boys Windmill Avenue , NN15 6PH | - not rated | 1,015 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 | 991 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 | 3,768 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isebrook School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook SEN Cognition & Learning College Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender Group Homes School 9 Lavender House , Kettonby Gardens NN15 6BT | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 52 Headlands , Kettering NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Creating Tomorrow College Iron Mountain, Floor 2 Unit 2 , Symmetry Way NN14 1FQ | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Special post 16 institution | 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 | 572 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco, Carina Road | 617 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Unit 8, Kettering Retail Park, Carina Road | 754 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut (Uk) Ltd, Carina Road | 758 yd | |
| Nandos Chickenland Limited | Kettering Retail Park, Carina Road | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Parkhouse | The Park House, Holdenby | 463 yd | |
| The Wayfarers | Wayfarers Inn, 296 London Road | 911 yd | |
| Hobsons Choice | Hobsons Choice, Pegasus Court | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Stores Ltd, Carina Road | 617 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 7, Kettering Retail Park, Carina Road | 754 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Direct Fitness (Kettering) ORION WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 481 yd |
| Southfield School LEWIS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 653 yd |
| Bishop Stopford School HEADLANDS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 923 yd |
| The Pytchley Golf Lodge PYTCHLEY GOLF LODGE PYTCHLEY GOLF LODGE KETTERING ROAD | golf | 990 yd |
| Tresham College (Kettering Campus) WINDMILL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 991 yd |
| Kettering Park Spa KETTERING PARKWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,070 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 | 67.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.