Derwent Crescent is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN16 8UJ 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 Derwent Crescent, Kettering, NN16 8UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN16 8UH, NN16 8UG, NN16 8UQ, NN16 8UL, NN16 8UE, NN16 8TX, NN16 8TT, NN16 8TU, NN16 8AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN16 8UJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.2% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.8% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NN16 8UJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 13.3% | 24.4% | 11.1% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64% | 52.1% | -11.9% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 9.4% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 14.3% | 12.2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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 | 31.1% | 40.4% | 9.3% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 43.4% | 34.6% | -8.8% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 20.5% | 20% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 7.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 33.5% | 26.3% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 9.9% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 13.1% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.9% | 11.7% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 10.8% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 24.9% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.3% | 88.8% | -8.5% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 97.3% | 88.8% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 89.2% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.8% | 37.2% | -9.4% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derwent Crescent was 72.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.4% lower than the Clover Hill average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Derwent Crescent has the 60th lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Clover Hill and the 437th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Derwent Crescent, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2024-05-10 | £246,416 |
| 52 Derwent Crescent, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-06-26 | £241,265 |
| 18 Derwent Crescent, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-12-15 | £306,256 |
| 8 Derwent Crescent, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-04-13 | £295,591 |
| 58 Derwent Crescent, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-12-15 | £259,539 |
NN16 8UJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NN16 8UJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,285 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School St Thomas More Catholic Primary , Northampton Road NN15 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Grafton Street , NN16 9DF | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Meadow Primary School Packer Road , Lake Avenue NN15 7RP | 4out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Community Primary School Hawthorn Road , NN15 7HT | 2out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy Wood Street , NN16 9SE | 1out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Science Academy Deeble Road , NN15 7AA | 2out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Latimer Arts College Castle Way , Barton Seagrave NN15 6SW | 3out of 4 | 4,094 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 | 2,579 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wren Spinney Community School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 440 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Youth Works Community College Keystone Centre , 97 Rockingham Road NN16 9HX | - not rated | 1,177 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 52 Headlands , NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 2,777 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Special Academy Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | 4out of 4 | 3,147 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee House | Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road | 508 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road | 508 yd | |
| The Basement Brasserie | Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road | 642 yd | |
| Teamwork Trust | 1 Stanier Close | 664 yd | |
| McDonalds | Unit 2, Stanier Retail Park, Stanier Close | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGH Social Club | Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road | 508 yd | |
| Kettering Lodge Bowling Club | Kettering Recreational Centre, 15 Northampton Road | 655 yd | |
| The Peacock Inn | 7 Lower Street | 709 yd | |
| The Old Market Inn | The Old Market Inn, 17 Market Place | 764 yd | |
| Kettering Town Cricket & Sports Club | Northampton Road | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 2, Mariners Way | 319 yd | |
| Greggs of the Midlands plc | 57 High Street | 700 yd | |
| Cake Box | 7 Gold Street | 733 yd | |
| Subway | 15-17 High Street | 737 yd | |
| Mystic Diner | 13-13a Market Place | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Lower Street | 528 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Stanier Retail Park | 664 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 1-3 Rockingham Road | 919 yd | |
| Iceland | 27 Newland Street | 953 yd | |
| Kettering Market Ltd | 8-10 Montagu Street | 966 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton Road Recreation Ground GREENHILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 614 yd |
| Fit4Less (Kettering) B2, B2, NORTHALL STREET | health and fitness suite | 707 yd |
| Kettering Lodge Bowling Club KETTERING LODGE BOWLING CLUB KETTERING LODGE BOWLING CLUB NORTHAMPTON ROAD | indoor bowls | 737 yd |
| Simply Gym Kettering Garrard Way | health and fitness suite | 901 yd |
| Bodyshapers Gym & Health Studio SCHOOL LANE | health and fitness suite | 984 yd |
| Kettering Swimming Pool LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,007 yd |
| Kettering Town Cricket And Sports Club Northampton Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,031 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.