Balfour Street is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN16 9LH 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 Balfour Street, Kettering, NN16 9LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN16 9LJ, NN16 9LY, NN16 9LL, NN16 9LQ, NN16 9LX, NN16 9LN, NN16 9LG, NN16 9LZ, NN16 9TZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN16 9LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.3% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.7% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.7% | 38.3% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 45.9% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 13% | 9% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.2% | 47.5% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 36% | 32.9% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 12.7% | 6.2% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 19.9% | 15.7% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 7.1% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 16.9% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 22.1% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 30.3% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 97.4% | 93.4% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 92.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.5% | 92.3% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 92.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.6% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.2% | 37.2% | 19.0% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balfour Street was 97.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.8% lower than the Clover Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Balfour Street has the 54th highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Clover Hill and the 313th highest crime rate of 1,076 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.7%.

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 Balfour Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-10-24 | £175,348 |
| 21 Balfour Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-06-06 | £257,669 |
| 15 Balfour Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-06-19 | £222,120 |
| 31 Balfour Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-10-06 | £185,902 |
| 26 Balfour Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2023-09-29 | £213,880 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Tree Nursery School Laburnum Crescent , NN16 9PH | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Park Infant School Park Avenue , NN16 9RU | - not rated | 258 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Infant Academy Park Avenue , NN16 9RU | 3out of 4 | 258 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School, Kettering Wood Street , NN16 9SE | - not rated | 308 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy Wood Street , NN16 9SE | 3out of 4 | 308 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avondale Junior School Laburnum Crescent , NN16 9PH | - not rated | 734 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 | 691 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Science Academy Deeble Road , NN15 7AA | 3out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ise Community College Deeble Road , NN15 7AA | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering School for Boys Windmill Avenue , NN15 6PH | - not rated | 2,672 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | - not rated | 2,850 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,674 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 | 693 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchard School Beatrice Road , NN16 9QR | - not rated | 421 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Youth Works Community College Keystone , 97 Rockingham Road NN16 9HX | - not rated | 742 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney Community Special School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | - not rated | 2,350 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 52 Headlands , Kettering NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 2,384 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank's Pizzeria | 155 Havelock Street | 478 yd | |
| Restauracja Gospoda | 75-83 Bath Road | 620 yd | |
| Thunder Bowl | Rockingham Road | 658 yd | |
| Youth Works Northamptonshire | 97 Rockingham Road | 714 yd | |
| Cafe Europa | 99 Rockingham Road | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Band Club | 2 Hallwood Road | 258 yd | |
| Midland Band Club | 2 Hallwood Road | 258 yd | |
| Kettering Rifle Band Club | 82 Havelock Street | 478 yd | |
| Kettering Athletic Club | 104 Rockingham Road | 625 yd | |
| The Briars | 71 Brambleside | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chu's Fish and Chips | 252 Bath Road | 99 yd | |
| Peking House | 1 Cedar Road | 334 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 113 Avondale Road | 663 yd | |
| Avondale Chippy Ltd | 113 Avondale Road | 663 yd | |
| Nicks Fish & Chips | 83 Rockingham Road | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 1-3 Rockingham Road | 1,006 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, Northfield Avenue | 1,050 yd | |
| Iceland | 27 Newland Street | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Park Pavilion NORTH PARK DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 283 yd |
| Ricochet Total Fitness (Closed) Regent Street | health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| The Crescent Community Centre SUMMER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Kettering Buccleuch Academy WEEKLEY GLEBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 798 yd |
| Kettering Buccleuch Academy (Weekley Glebe Playing Fields) Weekley Glebe Road | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Ladies First (Kettering) MONTAGU STREET | health and fitness suite | 955 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 | 131.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.