Northumberland Road is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN15 6LJ 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 Northumberland Road, Kettering, NN15 6LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN15 6JU, NN15 6LR, NN15 6LD, NN15 6LE, NN15 6JY, NN15 6LL, NN15 6LA, NN15 6LG, NN15 6LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN15 6LJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 55% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 48% | 45% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 | 30.5% | 39.7% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 36.8% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 13% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 16.1% | 8.5% | -7.6% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 38.5% | 35.8% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -12.6% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 37.4% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 18.1% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 7% | 7.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.6% | 23.5% | -19.1% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 14.6% | 2.5% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 15% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 8.1% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 15.4% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 19.4% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 90.6% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89% 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 | 92.7% | 89% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 6.5% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 89% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 76.7% | -14.0% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 29.2% | 13.5% | 15.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northumberland Road was 129.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.5% lower than the Northall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northumberland Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Northall and the 180th highest crime rate of 1,076 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109B Northumberland Road, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2024-02-08 | £210,727 |
| 109B Northumberland Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-01-10 | £205,076 |
| 93 Northumberland Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,600 | 2018-09-27 | £132,422 |
| 103 Northumberland Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,500 | 2018-05-25 | £236,146 |
| 115 Northumberland Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2014-09-05 | £228,579 |
NN15 6LJ 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Community Primary School Highfield Road , NN15 6HY | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School and Nursery Highfield Road , NN15 6HY | 4out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Seagrave Primary School Belvoir Drive , Barton Seagrave NN15 6QY | 3out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Community school | 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 | 803 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kettering School for Boys Windmill Avenue , NN15 6PH | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,024 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 | 3,855 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 | 1,066 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook SEN Cognition & Learning College Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender Group Homes School 9 Lavender House , Kettonby Gardens NN15 6BT | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 52 Headlands , Kettering NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Creating Tomorrow College Iron Mountain, Floor 2 Unit 2 , Symmetry Way NN14 1FQ | - not rated | 1,934 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Tesco, Carina Road | 681 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut (Uk) Ltd, Carina Road | 730 yd | |
| Nandos Chickenland Limited | Kettering Retail Park, Carina Road | 730 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Unit 8, Kettering Retail Park, Carina Road | 731 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Orion Way | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Parkhouse | The Park House, Holdenby | 462 yd | |
| Hobsons Choice | Hobsons Choice, Pegasus Court | 846 yd | |
| The Wayfarers | Wayfarers Inn, 296 London Road | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Stores Ltd, Carina Road | 681 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 7, Kettering Retail Park, Carina Road | 731 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Direct Fitness (Kettering) ORION WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 521 yd |
| Southfield School LEWIS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 800 yd |
| Kettering Park Spa KETTERING PARKWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 897 yd |
| Tresham College (Kettering Campus) WINDMILL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,024 yd |
| The Pytchley Golf Lodge PYTCHLEY GOLF LODGE PYTCHLEY GOLF LODGE KETTERING ROAD | golf | 1,057 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 | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| 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 | 37.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.