Headlands is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN15 7ER 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 Headlands, Kettering, NN15 7ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN15 7QL, NN15 7QJ, NN15 7QN, NN15 7JW, NN15 7HP, NN15 7QQ, NN15 7EX, NN15 7ES, NN16 0AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN15 7ER has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 49.4% | 49.7% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.3% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 7ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 29.3% | 42.2% | 12.9% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 38.4% | -11.6% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 11.2% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 7% | 4.7% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (91.3%) 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 | 54.2% | 55.2% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 36.1% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 5.8% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| 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.
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 45.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 11.7% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 9.3% | 2.3% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 11.3% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 14.4% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.8% | 45.5% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 11.7% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.6% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.6% | 86.7% | -7.9% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 76.9% 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 | 89.5% | 76.9% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 11.2% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 76.9% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Headlands was 161.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.6% higher than the Clover Hill average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Headlands has the 31st highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Clover Hill and the 139th highest crime rate of 1,076 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Headlands, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-02-24 | £290,922 |
| 3 Headlands, Kettering, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-10-30 | £337,249 |
| 11 Headlands, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2019-09-27 | £662,910 |
| 1 Headlands, Kettering, Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-08-16 | £325,567 |
| 11 Headlands, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2007-10-08 | £684,229 |
NN15 7ER area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,874 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Community Primary School Hawthorn Road , NN15 7HT | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Community Primary School Hawthorn Road , NN15 7HT | - not rated | 405 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Northampton Road , NN15 7JZ | - not rated | 811 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School St Thomas More Catholic Primary , Northampton Road NN15 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Community Primary School Highfield Road , NN15 6HY | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Community 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 | 1,129 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kettering Science Academy Deeble Road , NN15 7AA | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,415 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 | 2,384 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 , Kettering NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 493 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender Group Homes School 9 Lavender House , Kettonby Gardens NN15 6BT | - not rated | 743 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Convent School Hall Lane , NN15 7LJ | - not rated | 997 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney Community Special School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 1,321 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky's Gelato | 4 Sheep Street | 160 yd | |
| The Blitz Tearoom And Jazz Lounge | The Coach House, Sheep Street | 181 yd | |
| Kafe Bloc | 7-8 Piccadilly Buildings, Sheep Street | 181 yd | |
| Guiding Light Wellbeing Centre | 42 London Road | 227 yd | |
| Red Rose | 1 George Street | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Market Inn | The Old Market Inn, 17 Market Place | 271 yd | |
| Kettering Lodge Bowling Club | Kettering Recreational Centre, 15 Northampton Road | 272 yd | |
| Argyll Club | 8 Argyll Street | 398 yd | |
| The Wine Room Kettering | The Yards, First Floor, Unit TF1A and TF!B, 10 Market Street | 406 yd | |
| Stitching Pony | Watercress Harrys, 7 Market Street | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mystic Diner | 13-13a Market Place | 313 yd | |
| Ocean Takeaway | 35 Broadway | 355 yd | |
| T Junction | 13 Market Street | 430 yd | |
| Subway | 15-17 High Street | 439 yd | |
| Home Dzert | 1a Horsemarket | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | London Road | 277 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Lower Street | 743 yd | |
| Kettering Market Ltd | 8-10 Montagu Street | 749 yd | |
| Iceland | 27 Newland Street | 819 yd | |
| Kettering Convenience Store | 196 London Road | 906 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kettering Swimming Pool LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 195 yd |
| Kettering Lodge Bowling Club KETTERING LODGE BOWLING CLUB KETTERING LODGE BOWLING CLUB NORTHAMPTON ROAD | indoor bowls | 213 yd |
| St Peter'S School HEADLANDS | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Northampton Road Recreation Ground GREENHILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 599 yd |
| Kettering Town Cricket And Sports Club Northampton Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 608 yd |
| Bodyshapers Gym & Health Studio SCHOOL LANE | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| Kettering Pitch And Track THURSTON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks | 846 yd |
| Fit4Less (Kettering) B2, B2, NORTHALL STREET | health and fitness suite | 859 yd |
| Ladies First (Kettering) MONTAGU STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,055 yd |
| Balance Health Club (Kettering) KETTERING LEISURE VILLAGE KETTERING LEISURE VILLAGE THURSTON DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,080 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 192.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.