Charles Street is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN16 9RL 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 Charles Street, Kettering, NN16 9RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN16 9RH, NN16 9QT, NN16 9RP, NN16 9RN, NN16 9QG, NN16 9RJ, NN16 9QW, NN16 9QX, NN16 9RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN16 9RL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 50.6% | 48.4% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 49.4% | 51.6% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 39.2% | 39.8% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 38.7% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 11.1% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 48.4% | 47% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 34.2% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 14.2% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 17.7% | 15.6% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 11.1% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 13.9% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 19.2% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 30.6% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 7.7% | 3.3% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.5% | 93.4% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 81.7% 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 | 89.9% | 81.7% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 11.9% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 81.5% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 7.3% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 1.1% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charles Street was 58.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.4% lower than the Clover Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charles Street has the 50th lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Clover Hill and the 534th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Charles Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-05-18 | £187,971 |
| 81 Charles Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-08-30 | £224,201 |
| 47 Charles Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-03-29 | £152,540 |
| 50 Charles Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-11-20 | £174,613 |
| 93 Charles Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2020-09-11 | £269,046 |
NN16 9RL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 169 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,251 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Grafton Street , NN16 9DF | 3out of 4 | 356 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy Wood Street , NN16 9SE | 1out of 4 | 494 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Infant Academy Park Avenue , NN16 9RU | 2out of 4 | 505 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brambleside Primary School Cleveland Avenue , NN16 9NZ | 2out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Fuller Street , NN16 0JH | 3out of 4 | 1,307 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 | 1,957 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 2,925 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,940 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latimer Arts College Castle Way , Barton Seagrave NN15 6SW | 3out of 4 | 4,276 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 | 1,194 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 | 488 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney Community School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 52 Headlands , NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 2,304 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Special Academy Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | 4out of 4 | 2,881 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 3,045 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 | 355 yd | |
| Frank's Pizzeria | 155 Havelock Street | 427 yd | |
| Youth Works Northamptonshire | 97 Rockingham Road | 440 yd | |
| Cafe Europa | 99 Rockingham Road | 440 yd | |
| Johnny's Happy Place | 97 Rockingham Road | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Athletic Club | 104 Rockingham Road | 274 yd | |
| Midland Band Club | 2 Hallwood Road | 343 yd | |
| Midland Band Club | 2 Hallwood Road | 343 yd | |
| Kettering Rifle Band Club | 82 Havelock Street | 427 yd | |
| The Flavour Trailer | Beeswing | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chu's Fish and Chips | 252 Bath Road | 503 yd | |
| Bear Burger | 2-3 Albion Road | 569 yd | |
| Nicks Fish & Chips | 83 Rockingham Road | 570 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 52 Rockingham Road | 630 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 58 Rockingham Road | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda, Northfield Avenue | 648 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 1-3 Rockingham Road | 815 yd | |
| Iceland | 27 Newland Street | 956 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Stanier Retail Park | 1,006 yd | |
| Kettering Market Ltd | 8-10 Montagu Street | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ricochet Total Fitness (Closed) Regent Street | health and fitness suite | 518 yd |
| North Park Pavilion NORTH PARK DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 651 yd |
| Fit4Less (Kettering) B2, B2, NORTHALL STREET | health and fitness suite | 969 yd |
| The Crescent Community Centre SUMMER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Ladies First (Kettering) MONTAGU STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,010 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 132.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.