Pendle Avenue is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN16 9FA is located in the Clover Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kettering. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pendle Avenue, Kettering, NN16 9FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN16 9FB, NN16 9FE, NN16 9AN, NN16 9AY, NN16 9FD, NN16 9JR, NN16 9FJ, NN16 9AX, NN16 9FR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN16 9FA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.6% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.4% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 9FA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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 | 30% | 28.7% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 57% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.5% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (87%) 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 | 56% | 51% | -5.0% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 36% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 10.5% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 11.8% | 15.5% | 3.7% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 12.2% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.2% | 14.3% | -8.9% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 4.1% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 20.1% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 31.8% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 85.5% | -11.9% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 95.3% | 84.1% | -11.2% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 6.1% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 6.8% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 84.1% | -9.8% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pendle Avenue was 452.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 228.6% higher than the Clover Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pendle Avenue has the 8th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Clover Hill and the 24th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 237.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 320.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Pendle Avenue, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-05-13 | £275,187 |
| 44 Pendle Avenue, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2024-04-12 | £279,941 |
| 37 Pendle Avenue, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-03-22 | £227,962 |
| 46 Pendle Avenue, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-02-01 | £309,661 |
| 39 Pendle Avenue, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,500 | 2023-07-28 | £238,233 |
NN16 9FA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 150 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Tree Nursery School Laburnum Crescent , NN16 9PH | 3out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brambleside Primary School Cleveland Avenue , NN16 9NZ | 2out of 4 | 867 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Grafton Street , NN16 9DF | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Infant Academy Park Avenue , NN16 9RU | 2out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy Wood Street , NN16 9SE | 1out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Fuller Street , NN16 0JH | 3out of 4 | 2,355 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 | 3,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,982 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 4,011 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Latimer Arts College Castle Way , Barton Seagrave NN15 6SW | 3out of 4 | 5,330 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 | 1,722 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 | 1,548 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney Community School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 2,669 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 52 Headlands , NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 3,340 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Special Academy Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | 4out of 4 | 3,873 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 4,124 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ironstone Wellbeing Centre Cafe | Unit 2, Ironstone Place | 604 yd | |
| Aramark Catering @ Argos Wincanton | Unit 6, North Kettering Business Park, Hipwell Road | 642 yd | |
| Olive Catering Services Ltd (Ceva logistics DC3) | Unit 1, North Kettering Business Park, Hipwell Road | 642 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | Harvester, Weekley Wood Avenue | 677 yd | |
| The Fox and Peony | Glendon Lodge Farm, Glendon Road | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flavour Trailer | Beeswing | 406 yd | |
| The Briars | 71 Brambleside | 755 yd | |
| Midland Band Club | 2 Hallwood Road | 983 yd | |
| Midland Band Club | 2 Hallwood Road | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brambleside Fish and Chips | 77 Brambleside | 755 yd | |
| Chans Cantonese Take Away | 73 Brambleside | 755 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 7, Weekley Wood Avenue | 837 yd | |
| Subway | Roundabout At Junction Of A6003 Northern Bus Park, Rockingham Road | 936 yd | |
| Greggs Plc | 1 Henson Close | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda, Northfield Avenue | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Lowther Football Center (Kettering Fc) Rushton Road | grass pitches | 522 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.