Sanctuary Drive is in Barton Seagrave, Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN15 6WQ is located in the Wicksteed electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kettering. This postcode has been in use since 2016-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sanctuary Drive, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, NN15 6WQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN15 6WD, NN15 6WT, NN15 6WR, NN15 6FH, NN15 6WP, NN15 6WE, NN15 6WG, NN15 6WF, NN15 6FJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN15 6WQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 51.8% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.9% | 48.2% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 6WQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% 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 | 21.6% | 33.2% | 11.6% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.8% | 53.2% | -7.6% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 7.1% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 2.7% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (95.5%) 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 | 45.3% | 62.5% | 17.2% | 48.4% | 14.1% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 33% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 3.9% | -11.0% | 12.7% | -8.8% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around NN15 6WQ this area, 4.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 4.4% | -18.8% | 18.2% | -13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 8.8% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 17.2% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 3% | -5.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 21.3% | 12.5% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 44.6% | 18.2% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0.7% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.3% | 88.3% | -10.0% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.9% | 90.7% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 90.5% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.2% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.9% | 37.2% | 16.7% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sanctuary Drive was 28.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.7% lower than the Burton and Broughton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sanctuary Drive has the 28th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Burton and Broughton and the 212th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sanctuary Drive, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2023-06-23 | £630,641 |
| 2 Sanctuary Drive, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-05-05 | £490,213 |
| 9 Sanctuary Drive, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, a newly built property | £414,950 | 2017-03-28 | £584,175 |
| 5 Sanctuary Drive, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, a newly built property | £448,950 | 2017-03-24 | £632,041 |
| 7 Sanctuary Drive, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, a newly built property | £444,950 | 2017-03-03 | £626,410 |
NN15 6WQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 6WQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 169 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Tree Nursery School Laburnum Crescent , NN16 9PH | 3out of 4 | 3,256 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Seagrave Primary School Belvoir Drive , Barton Seagrave NN15 6QY | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 2out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Infant School Churchill Way , NN15 5BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Junior School Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School and Nursery Highfield Road , NN15 6HY | 3out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Latimer Arts College Castle Way , Barton Seagrave NN15 6SW | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Science Academy Deeble Road , NN15 7AA | 2out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2out of 4 | 3,890 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 | 972 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Special Academy Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | 4out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 52 Headlands , NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 2,240 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Youth Works Community College Keystone Centre , 97 Rockingham Road NN16 9HX | - not rated | 3,586 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney Community School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 3,722 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stirrup Cup | The Stirrup Cup, Woodland Avenue | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Chippy | 13 Belvoir Drive | 837 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Latimer Arts College CASTLE WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 709 yd |
| Barton Seagrave Cricket Club BARTON SEAGRAVE CRICKET CLUB BARTON SEAGRAVE CRICKET CLUB BARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 964 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 251 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.