Windmill Avenue is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN16 0UQ is located in the Windmill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kettering. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windmill Avenue, Kettering, NN16 0UQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN16 0RE, NN16 0NG, NN16 0NH, NN16 0NL, NN16 0JB, NN16 0UG, NN15 7AD, NN16 0RD, NN16 0HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN16 0UQ is primarily male, with 54% of the population 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 | 46.3% | 46% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 53.7% | 54% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NN16 0UQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.3% | 33.8% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 52.3% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.5% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 2.6% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 36.7% | 44% | 7.3% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 42.8% | 37.2% | -5.6% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 15% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26% | 18.6% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 13.4% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 14.5% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 24.9% | 17.4% | 16.9% | 8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 18.6% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 8.7% | 4.1% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4.5% | 8.2% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| White | 90% | 84.5% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 78% 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 | 91% | 78% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 10.7% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| 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 | 90.7% | 78.4% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 11.1% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 7.9% | 7.3% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0.9% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Avenue was 62.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.3% lower than the Clover Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windmill Avenue has the 47th lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Clover Hill and the 520th highest crime rate of 1,076 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Windmill Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,500 | 2003-10-17 | £337,072 |
| 91 Windmill Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2000-11-24 | £231,458 |
| 89 Windmill Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £45,000 | 1997-04-18 | £280,556 |
| 85 Windmill Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £22,000 | 1996-09-06 | £140,633 |
NN16 0UQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NN16 0UQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 819 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 | - not rated | 387 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Fuller Street , NN16 0JH | - not rated | 387 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Gotch Junior School Windmill Avenue , NN15 7EA | - not rated | 416 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Primary Academy Windmill Avenue , NN15 7EA | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Gotch Primary School Windmill Avenue , NN15 7EA | - not rated | 491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Science Academy Deeble Road , NN15 7AA | 3out of 4 | 309 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ise Community College Deeble Road , NN15 7AA | - not rated | 399 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering School for Boys Windmill Avenue , NN15 6PH | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Montagu School Weekley Glebe Road , NN16 9NS | - not rated | 1,665 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,385 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 | 1,458 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley School Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Special Academy Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | 4out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Youth Works Community College Keystone , 97 Rockingham Road NN16 9HX | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook SEN Cognition & Learning College Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Community special school | 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 | 514 yd | |
| Lunchbox | 98a Montagu Street | 716 yd | |
| Bella Sicilia | 53 Montagu Street | 833 yd | |
| Restauracja Gospoda | 75-83 Bath Road | 839 yd | |
| Bonkers Playhouse | 27a Victoria Street | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Club | 12 Edmund Street | 361 yd | |
| The Warren | Stamford Road | 452 yd | |
| Alexandra Arms | 39 Victoria Street | 846 yd | |
| Decades and Steps | The Angel, 8 Carrington Street | 963 yd | |
| Kettering Rugby Football Club | Kettering Rugby Club, Waverley Road | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Road Chippy | 175 Mill Road | 218 yd | |
| Tasty Inn | 32 Linden Avenue | 366 yd | |
| Mama Mia | 64 Stamford Road | 481 yd | |
| Mmmmm Salads and Sandwiches | 63 Stamford Road | 530 yd | |
| Werringtons Fish and Chips | 63 Stamford Road | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Market Ltd | 8-10 Montagu Street | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kettering Science Academy DEEBLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 415 yd |
| Ladies First (Kettering) MONTAGU STREET | health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| Grange Primary Academy DOROTHY ROAD | 813 yd | |
| The Crescent Community Centre SUMMER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Bodyshapers Gym & Health Studio SCHOOL LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,014 yd |
| Ricochet Total Fitness (Closed) Regent Street | health and fitness suite | 1,055 yd |
| Kettering Rugby Football Club THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE WAVERLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 56.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.