William Street is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN16 9RS 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 William Street, Kettering, NN16 9RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN16 9RW, NN16 9AD, NN16 9RR, NN16 9RP, NN16 9HZ, NN16 9AP, NN16 9AF, NN16 9DD, NN16 9HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN16 9RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.6% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.4% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 41.9% | 40% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 38.2% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 12.4% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 47.1% | 43.8% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 34% | 34.8% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 15.9% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 22.8% | 20.5% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 15.4% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 16.5% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 14.7% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 24.2% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.3% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96% | 92.6% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 88.4% | 85.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 9.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 86.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around William Street was 174.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.1% higher than the Clover Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
William Street has the 28th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Clover Hill and the 119th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 William Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-12-17 | £280,800 |
| 15 William Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2024-09-27 | £169,174 |
| 33 William Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-05-22 | £193,143 |
| 4 William Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2023-12-15 | £182,137 |
| 29 William Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-12-16 | £250,742 |
NN16 9RS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Tree Nursery School Laburnum Crescent , NN16 9PH | 3out of 4 | 1,286 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 | 149 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy Wood Street , NN16 9SE | 1out of 4 | 495 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Infant Academy Park Avenue , NN16 9RU | 2out of 4 | 529 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 | 1,224 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brambleside Primary School Cleveland Avenue , NN16 9NZ | 2out of 4 | 1,355 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 | 1,862 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,736 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 2,749 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Latimer Arts College Castle Way , Barton Seagrave NN15 6SW | 3out of 4 | 4,165 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 | 1,331 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 | 285 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney Community School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 52 Headlands , NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Special Academy Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | 4out of 4 | 2,815 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 2,910 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Works Northamptonshire | 97 Rockingham Road | 220 yd | |
| Cafe Europa | 99 Rockingham Road | 220 yd | |
| Johnny's Happy Place | 97 Rockingham Road | 220 yd | |
| Frank's Pizzeria | 155 Havelock Street | 328 yd | |
| Royal Bengal Restaurant | 64 Rockingham Road | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Athletic Club | 104 Rockingham Road | 79 yd | |
| Kettering Rifle Band Club | 82 Havelock Street | 328 yd | |
| Kettering Bridge Club | Kingdom Hall, Field Street | 514 yd | |
| Midland Band Club | 2 Hallwood Road | 556 yd | |
| Midland Band Club | 2 Hallwood Road | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Burger | 2-3 Albion Road | 348 yd | |
| Nicks Fish & Chips | 83 Rockingham Road | 352 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 52 Rockingham Road | 419 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 58 Rockingham Road | 419 yd | |
| Flames Grill | 56 Rockingham Road | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 1-3 Rockingham Road | 601 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, Northfield Avenue | 605 yd | |
| Iceland | 27 Newland Street | 753 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Stanier Retail Park | 824 yd | |
| Kettering Market Ltd | 8-10 Montagu Street | 835 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ricochet Total Fitness (Closed) Regent Street | health and fitness suite | 461 yd |
| Fit4Less (Kettering) B2, B2, NORTHALL STREET | health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| North Park Pavilion NORTH PARK DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 823 yd |
| Ladies First (Kettering) MONTAGU STREET | health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Bodyshapers Gym & Health Studio SCHOOL LANE | health and fitness suite | 903 yd |
| The Crescent Community Centre SUMMER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,024 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 140.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.