West Way is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN15 7LE is located in the Northall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kettering. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Way, Kettering, NN15 7LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN15 7LG, NN15 7LF, NN15 7FD, NN15 7LD, NN15 7LB, NN15 7FA, NN15 7JY, NN15 7LA, NN15 7FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN15 7LE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 50.7% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 45.9% | 49.3% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 7LE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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 | 18.6% | 42.5% | 23.9% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.7% | 43.3% | -20.4% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 8.7% | 4.1% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 2% | -9.8% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 33.9% | 57.8% | 23.9% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 32.9% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 9% | -10.1% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 7LE this area, 7.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.7% | 7.5% | -13.2% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 8.6% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 10.2% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 6.7% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 21.2% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 42.7% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 6.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 8.1% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 96.1% | 70.3% | -25.8% | 81.4% | -11.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 74.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 74.4% | -18.6% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 9.2% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 7.2% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 74.4% | -18.2% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 1.7% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Way was 77.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.0% lower than the Clover Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
West Way has the 61st lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Clover Hill and the 414th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 450.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 West Way, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-04-11 | £184,766 |
| 7 West Way, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-06-25 | £275,893 |
| 18 West Way, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,500 | 2021-02-19 | £309,140 |
| 20 West Way, Kettering, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2020-09-11 | £307,131 |
| 4 West Way, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2017-07-07 | £386,129 |
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School St Thomas More Catholic Primary , Northampton Road NN15 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Meadow Primary School Packer Road , Lake Avenue NN15 7RP | 4out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Community Primary School Hawthorn Road , NN15 7HT | 2out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Grafton Street , NN16 9DF | 3out of 4 | 1,812 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School and Nursery Highfield Road , NN15 6HY | 3out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 2,356 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kettering Science Academy Deeble Road , NN15 7AA | 2out of 4 | 2,602 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latimer Arts College Castle Way , Barton Seagrave NN15 6SW | 3out of 4 | 4,265 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 3,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wren Spinney Community School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 226 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 52 Headlands , NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Youth Works Community College Keystone Centre , 97 Rockingham Road NN16 9HX | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 2,984 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Special Academy Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | 4out of 4 | 3,511 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Basement Brasserie | Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road | 840 yd | |
| Coffee House | Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road | 893 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road | 893 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Unit 2 Bessemer Road | 972 yd | |
| Pumpkin | Railway Station, Station Road | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trading Post | The Trading Post, 10 Bignal Court | 444 yd | |
| Kettering Town Cricket & Sports Club | Northampton Road | 817 yd | |
| KGH Social Club | Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road | 893 yd | |
| Kettering Lodge Bowling Club | Kettering Recreational Centre, 15 Northampton Road | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bignal Fish and Chips Ltd | Bignal Fish And Chips, 1 Bignal Court | 540 yd | |
| Wok Inn | 4 Bignal Court | 540 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, Mariners Way | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Cooperative Society | 3 Bignal Court | 540 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton Road Recreation Ground GREENHILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 627 yd |
| Kettering Town Cricket And Sports Club Northampton Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 957 yd |
| Kettering Pitch And Track THURSTON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks | 961 yd |
| Kettering Lodge Bowling Club KETTERING LODGE BOWLING CLUB KETTERING LODGE BOWLING CLUB NORTHAMPTON ROAD | indoor bowls | 991 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 | 39.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.