Meeting Lane is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN16 0BL 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 Meeting Lane, Kettering, NN16 0BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN16 8JB, NN16 8SA, NN16 8SX, NN16 8SY, NN16 0BN, NN16 8DH, NN16 0DR, NN16 8TA, NN16 0BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN16 0BL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 53.6% | 47.2% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 46.4% | 52.8% | 6.4% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NN16 0BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.6% 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 | 51.1% | 59.6% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 21.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.3% | 23.1% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.2% | 1% | -6.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 13.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 34.7% | 49.2% | 14.5% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 38.1% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 9.9% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 2.4% | -5.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 23.7% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 12.6% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 10.1% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 12.6% | -3.5% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 33.8% | 19.0% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 10.5% | 2.9% | -7.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.4% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 10.6% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 86.9% | 71.4% | -15.5% | 81.4% | -10.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 55.7% 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 | 81.7% | 55.7% | -26.0% | 83.2% | -27.5% |
| European Union | 12% | 24.9% | 12.9% | 6.1% | 18.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 11.1% | 8.9% | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.2% | 55.7% | -23.5% | 83.2% | -27.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 17.8% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 8.7% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 9.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.9% | 76.7% | -32.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 6.7% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Romania | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 11.4% | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meeting Lane was 2627.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1808.9% higher than the Clover Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meeting Lane has the highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Clover Hill and the 2nd highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1180.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crispin Club Meeting Lane, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-07-05 | £257,237 |
| 3 Meeting Lane, Kettering, Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £185,295 | 2018-12-20 | £213,511 |
| 3 Meeting Lane, Kettering, Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2014-09-19 | £231,380 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,522 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Grafton Street , NN16 9DF | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School St Thomas More Catholic Primary , Northampton Road NN15 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy Wood Street , NN16 9SE | 1out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Fuller Street , NN16 0JH | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Infant Academy Park Avenue , NN16 9RU | 2out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Science Academy Deeble Road , NN15 7AA | 2out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,812 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 1,905 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Latimer Arts College Castle Way , Barton Seagrave NN15 6SW | 3out of 4 | 3,537 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 | 1,902 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Works Community College Keystone Centre , 97 Rockingham Road NN16 9HX | - not rated | 654 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 52 Headlands , NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney Community School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Special Academy Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | 4out of 4 | 2,423 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pancake House | 46 Gold Street | 74 yd | |
| Gredsdely's Temptations | 22 Gold Street | 76 yd | |
| Mugs Coffee House | 9 Silver Street | 100 yd | |
| Subway | 5-6 Silver Street | 100 yd | |
| Cafe CULTURE | 11 Silver Street | 100 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rising Sun | 3 Silver Street | 100 yd | |
| The Peacock Inn | 7 Lower Street | 104 yd | |
| Earl of Dalkeith | 13-15 Dalkeith Place | 153 yd | |
| Pop Central | 4 Horsemarket | 174 yd | |
| Cuetopia | First Floor, 9 Montagu Street | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wraps and Salads | 46 Gold Street | 74 yd | |
| Cake Box | 7 Gold Street | 75 yd | |
| King Kebab Kettering | 15c Silver Street | 98 yd | |
| Just Pizza UK | 21-23 Dalkeith Place | 98 yd | |
| Sams Chicken | 15 Silver Street | 100 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Market Ltd | 8-10 Montagu Street | 184 yd | |
| Iceland | 27 Newland Street | 213 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Lower Street | 295 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 1-3 Rockingham Road | 328 yd | |
| Tesco Express | London Road | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodyshapers Gym & Health Studio SCHOOL LANE | health and fitness suite | 189 yd |
| Fit4Less (Kettering) B2, B2, NORTHALL STREET | health and fitness suite | 269 yd |
| Kettering Swimming Pool LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 533 yd |
| Ladies First (Kettering) MONTAGU STREET | health and fitness suite | 640 yd |
| Kettering Lodge Bowling Club KETTERING LODGE BOWLING CLUB KETTERING LODGE BOWLING CLUB NORTHAMPTON ROAD | indoor bowls | 640 yd |
| Ricochet Total Fitness (Closed) Regent Street | health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Northampton Road Recreation Ground GREENHILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 934 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.