Acre Street is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN16 0HX 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 Acre Street, Kettering, NN16 0HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN16 0RA, NN16 0HR, NN16 0HU, NN16 0HS, NN16 0UF, NN16 0RB, NN16 0JD, NN16 8LL, NN16 8XZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN16 0HX has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 50.9% | 49% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 0HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 44.9% | 44.2% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 38.8% | 6.1% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 11.6% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.9% | 43.9% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 35.2% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 15.9% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 NN16 0HX this area, 29.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 29.7% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 8.8% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 14.2% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 5.4% | -1.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 19.3% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 18.2% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 11% | 4.4% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95% | 80.5% | -14.5% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 67.1% 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 | 83.1% | 67.1% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| European Union | 12.8% | 19.2% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 13.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 7.6% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 66.8% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 16% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 7.3% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 5% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.2% | 76.7% | -24.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 9.4% | 1.3% | 8.1% |
| Romania | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acre Street was 133.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.7% lower than the Clover Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Acre Street has the 37th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Clover Hill and the 183rd highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Acre Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-07-12 | £175,540 |
| 18 Acre Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-04-04 | £115,601 |
| 7 Acre Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2017-12-08 | £182,277 |
| 18 Acre Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2017-06-30 | £106,375 |
| 11 Acre Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2017-01-18 | £180,915 |
NN16 0HX 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 | 127 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| 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 | 528 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Fuller Street , NN16 0JH | 3out of 4 | 158 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy Wood Street , NN16 9SE | 1out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Infant Academy Park Avenue , NN16 9RU | 2out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary Academy Jean Road , NN16 0PL | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Primary Academy Windmill Avenue , NN15 7EA | 2out of 4 | 862 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 772 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,299 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latimer Arts College Castle Way , Barton Seagrave NN15 6SW | 3out of 4 | 3,092 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 | 1,109 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 | 987 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Special Academy Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | 4out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 52 Headlands , NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney Community School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 2,292 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zen Spice | 56 Stamford Road | 136 yd | |
| Restauracja Gospoda | 75-83 Bath Road | 494 yd | |
| Lunchbox | 98a Montagu Street | 512 yd | |
| Bella Sicilia | 53 Montagu Street | 635 yd | |
| Bonkers Playhouse | 27a Victoria Street | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Club | 12 Edmund Street | 60 yd | |
| The Warren | Stamford Road | 84 yd | |
| Alexandra Arms | 39 Victoria Street | 746 yd | |
| Kettering Rifle Band Club | 82 Havelock Street | 825 yd | |
| Decades and Steps | The Angel, 8 Carrington Street | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama Mia | 64 Stamford Road | 123 yd | |
| Mill Road Chippy | 175 Mill Road | 161 yd | |
| Mmmmm Salads and Sandwiches | 63 Stamford Road | 178 yd | |
| Werringtons Fish and Chips | 63 Stamford Road | 178 yd | |
| Khwaja | 57 Stamford Road | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Market Ltd | 8-10 Montagu Street | 899 yd | |
| Iceland | 27 Newland Street | 920 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 1-3 Rockingham Road | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladies First (Kettering) MONTAGU STREET | health and fitness suite | 440 yd |
| The Crescent Community Centre SUMMER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Grange Primary Academy DOROTHY ROAD | 668 yd | |
| Ricochet Total Fitness (Closed) Regent Street | health and fitness suite | 701 yd |
| Kettering Science Academy DEEBLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| Bodyshapers Gym & Health Studio SCHOOL LANE | health and fitness suite | 887 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 | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.