Ridley Street is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN16 9DG 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 Ridley Street, Kettering, NN16 9DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN16 9DJ, NN16 9DE, NN16 9EB, NN16 9DB, NN16 9DH, NN16 9DL, NN16 9DW, NN16 9EA, NN16 9DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN16 9DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.1% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.9% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 9DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 41.4% | 48.1% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 29.4% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -14.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 14% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 44.1% | 40% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 40% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 13.7% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 23.8% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 11.2% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 16.8% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 16.8% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 22% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 89.5% | 87.1% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 89.1% | 81.3% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 12.3% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 81.3% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.2% | 76.7% | -17.5% |
| Ireland | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 25% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.8% | 37.2% | 18.6% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridley Street was 144.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.8% higher than the Clover Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ridley Street has the 37th highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Clover Hill and the 166th highest crime rate of 1,076 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Ridley Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-09-17 | £185,625 |
| 10 Ridley Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2019-04-08 | £246,435 |
| 15 Ridley Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,500 | 2019-03-01 | £170,246 |
| 3 Ridley Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2018-01-26 | £132,832 |
| 2 Ridley Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2016-06-24 | £175,500 |
NN16 9DG 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 | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| 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 | 1,525 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 | - not rated | 174 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Grafton Street , NN16 9DF | 3out of 4 | 174 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School, Kettering Wood Street , NN16 9SE | - not rated | 752 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy Wood Street , NN16 9SE | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Infant School Park Avenue , NN16 9RU | - not rated | 797 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montagu School Weekley Glebe Road , NN16 9NS | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Science Academy Deeble Road , NN15 7AA | 3out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ise Community College Deeble Road , NN15 7AA | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | - not rated | 2,555 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | - not rated | 2,555 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tresham College of Further and Higher Education Windmill Avenue , NN15 6ER | - not rated | 2,643 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Buccleuch Academy Weekley Glebe Road , NN16 9NS | 3out of 4 | 1,640 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 , 97 Rockingham Road NN16 9HX | - not rated | 310 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Beatrice Road , NN16 9QR | - not rated | 938 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney Community Special School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Convent School Hall Lane , NN15 7LJ | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Works Northamptonshire | 97 Rockingham Road | 323 yd | |
| Cafe Europa | 99 Rockingham Road | 323 yd | |
| Johnny's Happy Place | 97 Rockingham Road | 323 yd | |
| Asda Customer Cafe (compass) | Asda, Northfield Avenue | 420 yd | |
| Teamwork Trust | 1 Stanier Close | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Bridge Club | Kingdom Hall, Field Street | 318 yd | |
| Kettering Athletic Club | 104 Rockingham Road | 323 yd | |
| Kettering Rifle Band Club | 82 Havelock Street | 648 yd | |
| Shire Horse | The Shire Horse, 18 Newland Street | 737 yd | |
| The Peacock Inn | 7 Lower Street | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Burger | 2-3 Albion Road | 255 yd | |
| Hai Sushi | 51 Field Street | 318 yd | |
| Good World Chinese | 53 Field Street | 318 yd | |
| Nicks Fish & Chips | 83 Rockingham Road | 376 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 52 Rockingham Road | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda, Northfield Avenue | 420 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Stanier Retail Park | 429 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 1-3 Rockingham Road | 554 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Lower Street | 718 yd | |
| Iceland | 27 Newland Street | 737 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (Kettering) B2, B2, NORTHALL STREET | health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| Simply Gym Kettering Garrard Way | health and fitness suite | 716 yd |
| Ricochet Total Fitness (Closed) Regent Street | health and fitness suite | 791 yd |
| Bodyshapers Gym & Health Studio SCHOOL LANE | health and fitness suite | 893 yd |
| Ladies First (Kettering) MONTAGU STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,059 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 | 71.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.