Princes Street is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN16 8RW 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 Princes Street, Kettering, NN16 8RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN16 8QP, NN16 8RY, NN16 8RG, NN16 8RH, NN16 8QE, NN16 8QA, NN16 8RJ, NN16 8QB, NN16 8QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN16 8RW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 52% | 47.6% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 48% | 52.4% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 8RW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.9% 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 | 41.4% | 48.9% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 30.2% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 14.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.1% | 47.3% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 38.4% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 11.2% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 22.2% | 27.6% | 5.4% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 9% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 10.8% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 8.2% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 15.7% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 25.7% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 10% | 3% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 7.2% | 5.1% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 8% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 81.4% | 76.7% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -4.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 60.3% 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 | 80.1% | 60.3% | -19.8% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 22.9% | 14.7% | 6.1% | 16.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 6.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.1% | 60.5% | -19.6% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 11.2% | 8.3% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 9.2% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 13.2% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 11.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 6% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.5% | 76.7% | -35.2% |
| Italy | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 9.4% | 1.3% | 8.1% |
| Romania | 9.1% | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princes Street was 26.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.8% lower than the Clover Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Princes Street has the 15th lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Clover Hill and the 194th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Princes Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-09-23 | £160,000 |
| 39 Princes Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2025-01-13 | £173,666 |
| 2 Princes Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-05-02 | £75,111 |
| 34 Princes Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2024-03-28 | £196,033 |
| 8 Princes Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2024-02-23 | £190,795 |
NN16 8RW 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 | 145 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,109 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Park Junior Academy Wood Street , NN16 9SE | 1out of 4 | 479 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Grafton Street , NN16 9DF | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Infant Academy Park Avenue , NN16 9RU | 2out of 4 | 535 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 | 815 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 | 1,346 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 | 1,414 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 2,256 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latimer Arts College Castle Way , Barton Seagrave NN15 6SW | 3out of 4 | 3,689 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 | 1,393 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 | 231 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney Community School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 52 Headlands , NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Special Academy Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | 4out of 4 | 2,394 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 2,421 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aso Rock Restaurant Bar Ltd | 42 Rockingham Road | 189 yd | |
| The Raj Restaurant | 46 Rockingham Road | 200 yd | |
| Royal Bengal Restaurant | 64 Rockingham Road | 207 yd | |
| Frank's Pizzeria | 155 Havelock Street | 293 yd | |
| Bella Sicilia | 53 Montagu Street | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Rifle Band Club | 82 Havelock Street | 293 yd | |
| Shire Horse | The Shire Horse, 18 Newland Street | 324 yd | |
| Cuetopia | First Floor, 9 Montagu Street | 359 yd | |
| Kettering Bridge Club | Kingdom Hall, Field Street | 448 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | 3 Silver Street | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China | 36 Wellington Street | 194 yd | |
| Kings Chinese Takeaway | 54 Rockingham Road | 195 yd | |
| Flames Grill | 56 Rockingham Road | 196 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 52 Rockingham Road | 200 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 58 Rockingham Road | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 1-3 Rockingham Road | 279 yd | |
| Iceland | 27 Newland Street | 324 yd | |
| Kettering Market Ltd | 8-10 Montagu Street | 386 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Lower Street | 683 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Stanier Retail Park | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ricochet Total Fitness (Closed) Regent Street | health and fitness suite | 350 yd |
| Ladies First (Kettering) MONTAGU STREET | health and fitness suite | 418 yd |
| Bodyshapers Gym & Health Studio SCHOOL LANE | health and fitness suite | 443 yd |
| Fit4Less (Kettering) B2, B2, NORTHALL STREET | health and fitness suite | 491 yd |
| The Crescent Community Centre SUMMER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Kettering Swimming Pool LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 990 yd |
| North Park Pavilion NORTH PARK DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,036 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 | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.