Orchard Crescent is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN16 9PP is located in the Windmill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kettering. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Crescent, Kettering, NN16 9PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN16 8AW, NN16 8PJ, NN16 9PR, NN16 8PH, NN16 8NX, NN16 9QF, NN16 8PL, NN16 8NY, NN16 9PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN16 9PP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 49.4% | 48.6% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50.6% | 51.4% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 9PP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% 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 | 44.3% | 49.3% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 30.1% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 12.3% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 46.1% | 39.4% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 38.6% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 14.2% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 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.
In the area around NN16 9PP this area, 32.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 32.4% | 4.5% | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 14.2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.2% | 16% | -7.2% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 12.4% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 14.9% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -18.9% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 91.4% | 89.5% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 92.2% | 87.6% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 7.5% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 87.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 8% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58% | 76.7% | -18.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 32.4% | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.8% | 37.2% | 17.6% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Crescent was 209.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.5% higher than the Clover Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Crescent has the 23rd highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Clover Hill and the 83rd highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Orchard Crescent, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-01-29 | £217,730 |
| 21 Orchard Crescent, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-04-30 | £139,791 |
| 59 Orchard Crescent, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-06-14 | £177,163 |
| 67 Orchard Crescent, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-11-01 | £196,294 |
| 9 Orchard Crescent, Kettering, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2020-05-15 | £124,148 |
NN16 9PP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 427 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 | 332 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy Wood Street , NN16 9SE | 1out of 4 | 365 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 | 684 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary Academy Jean Road , NN16 0PL | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Grafton Street , NN16 9DF | 3out of 4 | 975 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 | 1,297 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 2,536 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latimer Arts College Castle Way , Barton Seagrave NN15 6SW | 3out of 4 | 3,602 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 | 680 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 | 828 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Special Academy Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | 4out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 52 Headlands , NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney Community School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 2,386 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 2,464 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restauracja Gospoda | 75-83 Bath Road | 399 yd | |
| Zen Spice | 56 Stamford Road | 404 yd | |
| Frank's Pizzeria | 155 Havelock Street | 581 yd | |
| Mexican Fire Garden | Post Office, 7 Grange Place | 587 yd | |
| Turn 2 Us Cafe @ Resource Centre | 9 Grange Place | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Warren | Stamford Road | 456 yd | |
| Windmill Club | 12 Edmund Street | 572 yd | |
| Kettering Rifle Band Club | 82 Havelock Street | 581 yd | |
| Midland Band Club | 2 Hallwood Road | 770 yd | |
| Midland Band Club | 2 Hallwood Road | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Time | 113 Avondale Road | 158 yd | |
| Avondale Chippy Ltd | 113 Avondale Road | 158 yd | |
| Peking House | 1 Cedar Road | 202 yd | |
| Chu's Fish and Chips | 252 Bath Road | 444 yd | |
| Mmmmm Salads and Sandwiches | 63 Stamford Road | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 27 Newland Street | 1,026 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 1-3 Rockingham Road | 1,027 yd | |
| Kettering Market Ltd | 8-10 Montagu Street | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Crescent Community Centre SUMMER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 169 yd |
| Ricochet Total Fitness (Closed) Regent Street | health and fitness suite | 442 yd |
| North Park Pavilion NORTH PARK DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 582 yd |
| Ladies First (Kettering) MONTAGU STREET | health and fitness suite | 676 yd |
| Grange Primary Academy DOROTHY ROAD | 682 yd | |
| Kettering Buccleuch Academy WEEKLEY GLEBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 812 yd |
| Kettering Buccleuch Academy (Weekley Glebe Playing Fields) Weekley Glebe Road | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Bodyshapers Gym & Health Studio SCHOOL LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,076 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 | 121.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.