Primrose Close is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN16 9PD is located in the Windmill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kettering. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Primrose Close, Kettering, NN16 9PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN16 9PA, NN16 9NX, NN16 9PL, NN16 9PG, NN16 9PB, NN16 9NU, NN16 9TX, NN16 9PS, NN16 9PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN16 9PD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.1% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.9% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NN16 9PD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% 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 | 45.6% | 52% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 31.6% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 10.2% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 45.4% | 39.3% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 42.8% | 42.5% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 8.9% |
| Fair health | 8% | 14.2% | 6.2% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.3% | 15.7% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 16.9% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 13.8% | -6.3% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 7.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 20.3% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 22.2% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3.8% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90% | 94.1% | 4.1% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
In this area, 78.5% 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 | 87.6% | 78.5% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 16.1% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 78.9% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 11.1% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 5.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.3% | 76.7% | -22.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 11.1% | 1.3% | 9.8% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 24.3% | 13.5% | 10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Primrose Close was 83.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.3% lower than the Clover Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Primrose Close has the 64th lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Clover Hill and the 380th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Primrose Close, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2025-01-17 | £228,444 |
| 2 Primrose Close, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-11-30 | £200,740 |
| 15 Primrose Close, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £163,500 | 2023-07-14 | £168,828 |
| 26 Primrose Close, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-04-28 | £204,551 |
| 10 Primrose Close, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-12-16 | £160,475 |
NN16 9PD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 135 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Tree Nursery School Laburnum Crescent , NN16 9PH | 3out of 4 | 514 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 Academy Park Avenue , NN16 9RU | 2out of 4 | 594 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy Wood Street , NN16 9SE | 1out of 4 | 648 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary Academy Jean Road , NN16 0PL | 3out of 4 | 822 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 | 1,051 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brambleside Primary School Cleveland Avenue , NN16 9NZ | 2out of 4 | 1,055 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 | 1,603 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 2,915 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,157 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latimer Arts College Castle Way , Barton Seagrave NN15 6SW | 3out of 4 | 3,849 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 | 282 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 | 1,134 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Special Academy Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | 4out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 52 Headlands , NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 2,584 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney Community School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 2,781 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Fire Garden | Post Office, 7 Grange Place | 514 yd | |
| Turn 2 Us Cafe @ Resource Centre | 9 Grange Place | 514 yd | |
| Zen Spice | 56 Stamford Road | 779 yd | |
| Restauracja Gospoda | 75-83 Bath Road | 795 yd | |
| Frank's Pizzeria | 155 Havelock Street | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Band Club | 2 Hallwood Road | 740 yd | |
| Midland Band Club | 2 Hallwood Road | 740 yd | |
| The Warren | Stamford Road | 809 yd | |
| Kettering Rifle Band Club | 82 Havelock Street | 879 yd | |
| Windmill Club | 12 Edmund Street | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking House | 1 Cedar Road | 321 yd | |
| Chu's Fish and Chips | 252 Bath Road | 452 yd | |
| Grange Fish Bar | Grange Place Chippy, 2 Grange Place | 508 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 113 Avondale Road | 522 yd | |
| Avondale Chippy Ltd | 113 Avondale Road | 522 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Crescent Community Centre SUMMER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 345 yd |
| North Park Pavilion NORTH PARK DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 399 yd |
| Kettering Buccleuch Academy WEEKLEY GLEBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| Kettering Buccleuch Academy (Weekley Glebe Playing Fields) Weekley Glebe Road | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Grange Primary Academy DOROTHY ROAD | 704 yd | |
| Ricochet Total Fitness (Closed) Regent Street | health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| Ladies First (Kettering) MONTAGU STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,087 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 | 151.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.