Rockingham Road is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN16 8JS is located in the Clover Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kettering. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rockingham Road, Kettering, NN16 8JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN16 8QA, NN16 8QW, NN16 8JT, NN16 8RY, NN16 8JF, NN16 8QE, NN16 8QF, NN16 8JD, NN16 8QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN16 8JS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 46.1% | 47.7% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 53.9% | 52.3% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 8JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.1% 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 | 47.5% | 57.1% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 26.5% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -17.7% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 8.6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 49.7% | 48% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 34% | 33.4% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 13.7% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 22.8% | 2.0% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 16.2% | 3.0% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 15.4% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 17% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 22.8% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.5% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 0.3% | -4.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 81.7% | 81.9% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 75.3% | 82.2% | 6.9% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 11.9% | 10.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 2.5% | -6.8% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.2% | 81.5% | 7.3% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 7.6% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 2.1% | -7.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 25.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.1% | 37.2% | 16.9% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rockingham Road was 702.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 410.6% higher than the Clover Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rockingham Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Clover Hill and the 12th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 276.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Rockingham Road, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-04-04 | £322,594 |
| 26 - 28 Rockingham Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2018-10-31 | £674,988 |
| Ground Floor Premises 26 - 28 Rockingham Road, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £28,000 | 2017-03-30 | £35,174 |
| 28A Rockingham Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £88,500 | 2017-01-25 | £112,647 |
| 30A Rockingham Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2017-01-25 | £131,103 |
NN16 8JS 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 | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Tree Nursery School Laburnum Crescent , NN16 9PH | 3out of 4 | 1,302 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 | 469 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy Wood Street , NN16 9SE | 1out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Infant Academy Park Avenue , NN16 9RU | 2out of 4 | 713 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Fuller Street , NN16 0JH | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School St Thomas More Catholic Primary , Northampton Road NN15 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,168 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 | 1,520 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 2,237 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Latimer Arts College Castle Way , Barton Seagrave NN15 6SW | 3out of 4 | 3,753 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 | 1,580 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 | 254 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney Community School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 52 Headlands , NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Special Academy Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | 4out of 4 | 2,511 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aso Rock Restaurant Bar Ltd | 42 Rockingham Road | 54 yd | |
| The Raj Restaurant | 46 Rockingham Road | 116 yd | |
| Royal Bengal Restaurant | 64 Rockingham Road | 142 yd | |
| Exotic Dining | 3-5 Newland Street | 265 yd | |
| Sedir Restaurant Ltd | 34-36 Montagu Street | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shire Horse | The Shire Horse, 18 Newland Street | 221 yd | |
| Cuetopia | First Floor, 9 Montagu Street | 277 yd | |
| Kettering Bridge Club | Kingdom Hall, Field Street | 281 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | 3 Silver Street | 369 yd | |
| The Peacock Inn | 7 Lower Street | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Chinese Takeaway | 54 Rockingham Road | 103 yd | |
| Flames Grill | 56 Rockingham Road | 108 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 52 Rockingham Road | 116 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 58 Rockingham Road | 116 yd | |
| Nicks Fish & Chips | 83 Rockingham Road | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 1-3 Rockingham Road | 89 yd | |
| Iceland | 27 Newland Street | 221 yd | |
| Kettering Market Ltd | 8-10 Montagu Street | 306 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Lower Street | 496 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Stanier Retail Park | 749 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (Kettering) B2, B2, NORTHALL STREET | health and fitness suite | 299 yd |
| Bodyshapers Gym & Health Studio SCHOOL LANE | health and fitness suite | 377 yd |
| Ricochet Total Fitness (Closed) Regent Street | health and fitness suite | 532 yd |
| Ladies First (Kettering) MONTAGU STREET | health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| Kettering Swimming Pool LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 909 yd |
| Kettering Lodge Bowling Club KETTERING LODGE BOWLING CLUB KETTERING LODGE BOWLING CLUB NORTHAMPTON ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,037 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.