Union Street is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN16 8JR 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 Union Street, Kettering, NN16 8JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN16 8EF, NN16 8ER, NN16 8ES, NN16 8EG, NN16 9EF, NN16 8EZ, NN16 9DA, NN16 8EQ, NN16 8EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN16 8JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.6% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.4% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 8JR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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 | 43.7% | 42.8% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 37.2% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 13.7% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 50.4% | 50.5% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 32.1% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11.9% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.5% | 19.6% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.5% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 13.6% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 8.4% | 7.4% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15.7% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 27.3% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 12.6% | 4.9% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 4.2% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 86.9% | 77.6% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -3.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 64.1% 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 | 77.8% | 64.1% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| European Union | 12.3% | 21.4% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 15.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 8% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.3% | 63.9% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 12.9% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.2% | 5.2% | -5.0% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 10.2% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 7.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.3% | 76.7% | -28.4% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 7.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Romania | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Union Street was 263.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 100.7% higher than the Clover Hill average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Union Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Clover Hill and the 52nd highest crime rate of 1,076 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Union Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2025-03-28 | £175,886 |
| 18 Union Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-03-26 | £236,571 |
| 31 Union Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-11-22 | £187,245 |
| 7 Union Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-05-05 | £207,621 |
| 45 Union Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2022-11-18 | £188,560 |
NN16 8JR 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 | 122 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Tree Nursery School Laburnum Crescent , NN16 9PH | 3out of 4 | 1,572 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 | - not rated | 443 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Grafton Street , NN16 9DF | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School, Kettering Wood Street , NN16 9SE | - not rated | 869 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy Wood Street , NN16 9SE | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Infant School Park Avenue , NN16 9RU | - not rated | 923 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,785 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montagu School Weekley Glebe Road , NN16 9NS | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ise Community College Deeble Road , NN15 7AA | - not rated | 1,863 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | - not rated | 2,256 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | - not rated | 2,256 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,406 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 | 1,796 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 , 97 Rockingham Road NN16 9HX | - not rated | 385 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Beatrice Road , NN16 9QR | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney Community Special School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Convent School Hall Lane , NN15 7LJ | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teamwork Trust | 1 Stanier Close | 340 yd | |
| McDonalds | Unit 2, Stanier Retail Park, Stanier Close | 340 yd | |
| Dunelm Soft Furnishings Ltd | Unit 2, Stanier Retail Park, Stanier Close | 340 yd | |
| The Raj Restaurant | 46 Rockingham Road | 387 yd | |
| Royal Bengal Restaurant | 64 Rockingham Road | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Bridge Club | Kingdom Hall, Field Street | 134 yd | |
| The Peacock Inn | 7 Lower Street | 486 yd | |
| Shire Horse | The Shire Horse, 18 Newland Street | 534 yd | |
| Kettering Athletic Club | 104 Rockingham Road | 539 yd | |
| Cuetopia | First Floor, 9 Montagu Street | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hai Sushi | 51 Field Street | 134 yd | |
| Good World Chinese | 53 Field Street | 134 yd | |
| Bear Burger | 2-3 Albion Road | 266 yd | |
| Nicks Fish & Chips | 83 Rockingham Road | 354 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 52 Rockingham Road | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Stanier Retail Park | 340 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 1-3 Rockingham Road | 371 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Lower Street | 415 yd | |
| Iceland | 27 Newland Street | 534 yd | |
| Kettering Market Ltd | 8-10 Montagu Street | 609 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (Kettering) B2, B2, NORTHALL STREET | health and fitness suite | 304 yd |
| Bodyshapers Gym & Health Studio SCHOOL LANE | health and fitness suite | 674 yd |
| Simply Gym Kettering Garrard Way | health and fitness suite | 751 yd |
| Ricochet Total Fitness (Closed) Regent Street | health and fitness suite | 850 yd |
| Ladies First (Kettering) MONTAGU STREET | health and fitness suite | 954 yd |
| Kettering Lodge Bowling Club KETTERING LODGE BOWLING CLUB KETTERING LODGE BOWLING CLUB NORTHAMPTON ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,076 yd |
| Kettering Swimming Pool LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,090 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.