King Street is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN16 8QW 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 King Street, Kettering, NN16 8QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN16 8JF, NN16 8QA, NN16 8JT, NN16 8QB, NN16 8QF, NN16 8JD, NN16 8JS, NN16 8RY, NN16 8JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN16 8QW 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 | 46.1% | 46% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 53.9% | 54% | 0.1% | 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 area around NN16 8QW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.8% 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 | 47.5% | 63.8% | 16.3% | 37.9% | 25.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 21.4% | -11.3% | 44.2% | -22.8% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 7.9% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 1.3% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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% | 41.9% | -7.8% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 34% | 41.5% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 12.9% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 20.8% | 25.4% | 4.6% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 12.5% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 15.5% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 12.5% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 23.7% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3.9% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 8.4% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 81.7% | 73.1% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -8.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, just 46.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 46.7% | -28.6% | 83.2% | -36.5% |
| European Union | 11.9% | 35.3% | 23.4% | 6.1% | 29.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 4% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 8.1% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.2% | 46.7% | -27.5% | 83.2% | -36.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 14% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 15.1% | 8.4% | 2.9% | 12.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 16.2% | 12.1% | 2.2% | 14.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 8.1% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.3% | 76.7% | -37.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Poland | 8.5% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Romania | 12.6% | 0.9% | 11.7% |
| Other EU countries | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Clover Hill average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 King Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-03-16 | £156,488 |
| 5 King Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2018-05-01 | £157,117 |
| 18 King Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2016-03-04 | £266,430 |
| 5 King Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2005-06-24 | £175,461 |
| 7 King Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £96,500 | 2004-07-30 | £210,432 |
| Full-Time Employee | 137 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| 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 | 1,258 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 | 408 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy Wood Street , NN16 9SE | 1out of 4 | 587 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Infant Academy Park Avenue , NN16 9RU | 2out of 4 | 642 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 | 956 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 | 1,243 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 | 1,537 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Latimer Arts College Castle Way , Barton Seagrave NN15 6SW | 3out of 4 | 3,789 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 | 1,513 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 | 178 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney Community School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 52 Headlands , NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Special Academy Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | 4out of 4 | 2,523 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 | 41 yd | |
| The Raj Restaurant | 46 Rockingham Road | 59 yd | |
| Royal Bengal Restaurant | 64 Rockingham Road | 80 yd | |
| Youth Works Northamptonshire | 97 Rockingham Road | 264 yd | |
| Cafe Europa | 99 Rockingham Road | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shire Horse | The Shire Horse, 18 Newland Street | 292 yd | |
| Kettering Bridge Club | Kingdom Hall, Field Street | 295 yd | |
| Cuetopia | First Floor, 9 Montagu Street | 345 yd | |
| Kettering Rifle Band Club | 82 Havelock Street | 369 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | 3 Silver Street | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Chinese Takeaway | 54 Rockingham Road | 49 yd | |
| Flames Grill | 56 Rockingham Road | 52 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 52 Rockingham Road | 59 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 58 Rockingham Road | 59 yd | |
| Nicks Fish & Chips | 83 Rockingham Road | 144 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 1-3 Rockingham Road | 165 yd | |
| Iceland | 27 Newland Street | 292 yd | |
| Kettering Market Ltd | 8-10 Montagu Street | 374 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Lower Street | 568 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Stanier Retail Park | 766 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (Kettering) B2, B2, NORTHALL STREET | health and fitness suite | 368 yd |
| Bodyshapers Gym & Health Studio SCHOOL LANE | health and fitness suite | 443 yd |
| Ricochet Total Fitness (Closed) Regent Street | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Ladies First (Kettering) MONTAGU STREET | health and fitness suite | 549 yd |
| Kettering Swimming Pool LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 983 yd |
| The Crescent Community Centre SUMMER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 73.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 73.7% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.