Avondale Road is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN16 8PN 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 Avondale Road, Kettering, NN16 8PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN16 8QD, NN16 8PE, NN16 8PL, NN16 8NU, NN16 9TA, NN16 8YA, NN16 8NZ, NN16 8LW, NN16 9SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN16 8PN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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% | 48.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 50% | 51.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 8PN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 37.3% | 44.8% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 34.4% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 6.9% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 48.8% | 38.5% | -10.3% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 39.8% | 8.1% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 15.6% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 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 | 20.1% | 17.5% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.4% | 16% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 17.9% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 7% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 15.2% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 23.3% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 6.1% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.4% | 86% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
In this area, 83.8% 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 | 90.2% | 83.8% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 9.9% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 84.5% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 7.6% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 6.1% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.3% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avondale Road was 31.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.5% lower than the Clover Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Avondale Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Clover Hill and the 237th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117 Avondale Road, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2024-04-30 | £149,469 |
| 143 Avondale Road, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-04-19 | £207,482 |
| 137 Avondale Road, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-01-20 | £197,730 |
| 129 Avondale Road, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-08-26 | £181,901 |
| 145 Avondale Road, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-06-13 | £187,971 |
NN16 8PN 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 | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Tree Nursery School Laburnum Crescent , NN16 9PH | 3out of 4 | 246 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 | 518 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Infant Academy Park Avenue , NN16 9RU | 2out of 4 | 562 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy Wood Street , NN16 9SE | 1out of 4 | 583 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary Academy Jean Road , NN16 0PL | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Grafton Street , NN16 9DF | 3out of 4 | 1,175 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 | 1,077 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,651 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latimer Arts College Castle Way , Barton Seagrave NN15 6SW | 3out of 4 | 3,364 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 | 751 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 | 995 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Special Academy Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | 4out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 52 Headlands , NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 2,104 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 2,253 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney Community School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 2,477 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 | 264 yd | |
| Mexican Fire Garden | Post Office, 7 Grange Place | 455 yd | |
| Turn 2 Us Cafe @ Resource Centre | 9 Grange Place | 455 yd | |
| Restauracja Gospoda | 75-83 Bath Road | 496 yd | |
| Lunchbox | 98a Montagu Street | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Warren | Stamford Road | 276 yd | |
| Windmill Club | 12 Edmund Street | 412 yd | |
| Kettering Rifle Band Club | 82 Havelock Street | 768 yd | |
| Alexandra Arms | 39 Victoria Street | 999 yd | |
| Midland Band Club | 2 Hallwood Road | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Time | 113 Avondale Road | 119 yd | |
| Avondale Chippy Ltd | 113 Avondale Road | 119 yd | |
| Mama Mia | 64 Stamford Road | 349 yd | |
| Mmmmm Salads and Sandwiches | 63 Stamford Road | 358 yd | |
| Werringtons Fish and Chips | 63 Stamford Road | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 27 Newland Street | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Crescent Community Centre SUMMER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 195 yd |
| Grange Primary Academy DOROTHY ROAD | 481 yd | |
| Ricochet Total Fitness (Closed) Regent Street | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Ladies First (Kettering) MONTAGU STREET | health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| North Park Pavilion NORTH PARK DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 809 yd |
| Kettering Buccleuch Academy WEEKLEY GLEBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 923 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| 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 | 167.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.