Shelley Road is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN16 9LD 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 Shelley Road, Kettering, NN16 9LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN16 9RF, NN16 9LB, NN16 9RE, NN16 9LE, NN16 9RD, NN16 9LT, NN16 9LR, NN16 9EY, NN16 9LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN16 9LD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 50.3% | 49.1% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.9% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 9LD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% 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 | 24.1% | 30.3% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 56.2% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 4.8% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 7.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 43.8% | 47.4% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 36.4% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 13% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 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 | 22.2% | 15% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 10.8% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 15% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 8.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 16% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 28.6% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.3% | 89.7% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
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 | 1.6% | 10.4% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 84.1% | -10.9% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 1.2% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shelley Road was 127.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.5% lower than the Clover Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shelley Road has the 40th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Clover Hill and the 197th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Shelley Road, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-06-13 | £355,534 |
| 3 Shelley Road, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,500 | 2023-08-30 | £225,878 |
| 16 Shelley Road, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £219,995 | 2021-12-03 | £248,249 |
| 14 Shelley Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £189,995 | 2018-11-09 | £247,628 |
| 22 Shelley Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2018-07-06 | £256,015 |
NN16 9LD 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 9LD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Tree Nursery School Laburnum Crescent , NN16 9PH | 3out of 4 | 1,164 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 | 595 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Infant Academy Park Avenue , NN16 9RU | 2out of 4 | 682 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy Wood Street , NN16 9SE | 1out of 4 | 719 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Grafton Street , NN16 9DF | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Fuller Street , NN16 0JH | 3out of 4 | 1,501 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 | 2,134 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 3,292 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,398 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latimer Arts College Castle Way , Barton Seagrave NN15 6SW | 3out of 4 | 4,443 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 | 819 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 | 1,009 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney Community School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 2,542 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 52 Headlands , NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 2,775 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Special Academy Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | 4out of 4 | 2,950 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 3,292 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Bowl | Rockingham Road | 605 yd | |
| Frank's Pizzeria | 155 Havelock Street | 835 yd | |
| Youth Works Northamptonshire | 97 Rockingham Road | 994 yd | |
| Cafe Europa | 99 Rockingham Road | 994 yd | |
| Johnny's Happy Place | 97 Rockingham Road | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Band Club | 2 Hallwood Road | 230 yd | |
| Midland Band Club | 2 Hallwood Road | 230 yd | |
| The Briars | 71 Brambleside | 453 yd | |
| The Flavour Trailer | Beeswing | 725 yd | |
| Kettering Rifle Band Club | 82 Havelock Street | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chu's Fish and Chips | 252 Bath Road | 409 yd | |
| Brambleside Fish and Chips | 77 Brambleside | 453 yd | |
| Chans Cantonese Take Away | 73 Brambleside | 453 yd | |
| Peking House | 1 Cedar Road | 640 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 113 Avondale Road | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Park Pavilion NORTH PARK DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 294 yd |
| Kettering Buccleuch Academy WEEKLEY GLEBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 729 yd |
| Kettering Buccleuch Academy (Weekley Glebe Playing Fields) Weekley Glebe Road | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Ricochet Total Fitness (Closed) Regent Street | health and fitness suite | 830 yd |
| The Crescent Community Centre SUMMER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 912 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 | 207 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.