Alfred Street is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN16 0SW 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 Alfred Street, Kettering, NN16 0SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN16 0SS, NN16 0SY, NN16 8RX, NN16 8SE, NN16 0SN, NN16 0SX, NN16 8XQ, NN16 0SZ, NN16 0SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN16 0SW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 0SW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 40.4% | 45.6% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 23.1% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 6.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 20% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 10.9% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 5% | -6.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 39.1% | 29.6% | -9.5% | 48.4% | -18.8% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 41.7% | 13.3% | 33.6% | 8.1% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 15.6% | -5.1% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 10.7% | 9.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.1% | 23.9% | -15.2% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 18.2% | 4.3% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 20.8% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 6.3% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 13.8% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.6% | 14.5% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -19.3% |
| Other | 6% | 2.5% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 94.7% | 88.4% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 80.6% 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 | 85.8% | 80.6% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 12.2% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 80.2% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 12.2% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 4.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53% | 76.7% | -23.7% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 32.8% | 13.5% | 19.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alfred Street was 203.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.5% higher than the Clover Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alfred Street has the 24th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Clover Hill and the 91st highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Alfred Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2025-02-24 | £178,850 |
| 64 Alfred Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2024-07-31 | £145,234 |
| 68 Alfred Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2023-03-10 | £131,406 |
| 14 Alfred Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-08-04 | £139,950 |
| 5 Alfred Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £158,725 | 2020-05-29 | £201,436 |
NN16 0SW 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 | 54 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| 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 | 1,032 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 | 517 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy Wood Street , NN16 9SE | 1out of 4 | 706 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Infant Academy Park Avenue , NN16 9RU | 2out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Grafton Street , NN16 9DF | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Primary Academy Windmill Avenue , NN15 7EA | 2out of 4 | 1,063 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 | 1,041 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 1,888 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,988 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latimer Arts College Castle Way , Barton Seagrave NN15 6SW | 3out of 4 | 3,293 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 | 1,482 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 | 628 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 52 Headlands , NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney Community School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Special Academy Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | 4out of 4 | 2,033 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunchbox | 98a Montagu Street | 78 yd | |
| Bella Sicilia | 53 Montagu Street | 105 yd | |
| Bonkers Playhouse | 27a Victoria Street | 176 yd | |
| Julie's Cafe | 50 Montagu Street | 198 yd | |
| Sedir Restaurant Ltd | 34-36 Montagu Street | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Arms | 39 Victoria Street | 203 yd | |
| Cuetopia | First Floor, 9 Montagu Street | 335 yd | |
| Decades and Steps | The Angel, 8 Carrington Street | 343 yd | |
| Shire Horse | The Shire Horse, 18 Newland Street | 368 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | 3 Silver Street | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 95-97 Montagu Street | 115 yd | |
| Master Chef | 115 Montagu Street | 147 yd | |
| Las Palmas | 27a Montagu Street | 233 yd | |
| New China | 36 Wellington Street | 242 yd | |
| Krusha's Delight Limited | 52 Montagu Street | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Market Ltd | 8-10 Montagu Street | 334 yd | |
| Iceland | 27 Newland Street | 368 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 1-3 Rockingham Road | 504 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Lower Street | 780 yd | |
| Tesco Express | London Road | 891 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladies First (Kettering) MONTAGU STREET | health and fitness suite | 138 yd |
| Bodyshapers Gym & Health Studio SCHOOL LANE | health and fitness suite | 321 yd |
| Ricochet Total Fitness (Closed) Regent Street | health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| Fit4Less (Kettering) B2, B2, NORTHALL STREET | health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Kettering Swimming Pool LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 744 yd |
| The Crescent Community Centre SUMMER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Kettering Science Academy DEEBLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 952 yd |
| Kettering Lodge Bowling Club KETTERING LODGE BOWLING CLUB KETTERING LODGE BOWLING CLUB NORTHAMPTON ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,030 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 110.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.