Blackberry Close is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN16 9JQ is located in the Clover Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kettering. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blackberry Close, Kettering, NN16 9JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN16 9JG, NN16 9NL, NN16 9NN, NN16 9BJ, NN16 9JR, NN16 9UG, NN16 9JP, NN16 9BL, NN16 9JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN16 9JQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 47.8% | 47.4% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 52.2% | 52.6% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 9JQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% 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 | 17.1% | 26% | 8.9% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.9% | 60.6% | -10.3% | 44.2% | 16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5.9% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 44.9% | 47.9% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 39.2% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 11% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 11.1% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 10.7% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16.7% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 7.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 21.4% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 31% | -3.7% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.6% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 8.9% | 8.1% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 83.8% | 82.1% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 91.1% | 88.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 4.6% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 88.6% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 76.7% | 14.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Sikh | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackberry Close was 16.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.2% lower than the Clover Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blackberry Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Clover Hill and the 80th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Blackberry Close, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-07-12 | £408,925 |
| 10 Blackberry Close, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-05-26 | £393,657 |
| 1 Blackberry Close, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-09-15 | £429,720 |
| 18 Blackberry Close, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-02-28 | £450,223 |
| 8 Blackberry Close, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2019-08-30 | £434,157 |
NN16 9JQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Tree Nursery School Laburnum Crescent , NN16 9PH | 3out of 4 | 1,960 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 | 547 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Grafton Street , NN16 9DF | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Infant Academy Park Avenue , NN16 9RU | 2out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy Wood Street , NN16 9SE | 1out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary Academy Jean Road , NN16 0PL | 3out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 2,943 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 4,047 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,081 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latimer Arts College Castle Way , Barton Seagrave NN15 6SW | 3out of 4 | 5,255 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 | 1,498 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 | 1,627 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney Community School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 2,906 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 52 Headlands , NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 3,442 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Special Academy Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | 4out of 4 | 3,758 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 4,093 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 | 428 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | Harvester, Weekley Wood Avenue | 578 yd | |
| Aramark Catering @ Argos Wincanton | Unit 6, North Kettering Business Park, Hipwell Road | 754 yd | |
| Olive Catering Services Ltd (Ceva logistics DC3) | Unit 1, North Kettering Business Park, Hipwell Road | 754 yd | |
| The Fox and Peony | Glendon Lodge Farm, Glendon Road | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Briars | 71 Brambleside | 480 yd | |
| The Flavour Trailer | Beeswing | 597 yd | |
| Midland Band Club | 2 Hallwood Road | 931 yd | |
| Midland Band Club | 2 Hallwood Road | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brambleside Fish and Chips | 77 Brambleside | 480 yd | |
| Chans Cantonese Take Away | 73 Brambleside | 480 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 7, Weekley Wood Avenue | 655 yd | |
| Subway | Roundabout At Junction Of A6003 Northern Bus Park, Rockingham Road | 812 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Lowther Football Center (Kettering Fc) Rushton Road | grass pitches | 341 yd |
| North Park Pavilion NORTH PARK DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,091 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.