Hartwood Croft is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN16 9XB is located in the Clover Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kettering. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hartwood Croft, Kettering, NN16 9XB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN16 9US, NN16 9XD, NN16 9XP, NN16 9XN, NN16 9SP, NN16 9JJ, NN16 9SR, NN16 9UL, NN16 9XT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN16 9XB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 53% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 46.8% | 47% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 19% | 21.8% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 49.8% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 10.7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 14.6% | 13.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
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 | 45.8% | 40.1% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 31.4% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 14% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 6.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 4.7% | 8% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 6.8% |
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 | 29.6% | 14% | -15.6% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 7.2% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 9.8% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 10.6% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 14.8% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 30.7% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 12.9% | 10.1% | 2.8% | 10.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 97.3% | 90.1% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 96% | 92.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 93% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 18.9% | 6.0% | 12.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hartwood Croft was 23.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.4% lower than the Clover Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hartwood Croft has the 11th lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Clover Hill and the 145th lowest crime rate of 1,076 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -96.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Hartwood Croft, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-02-29 | £480,953 |
| 6 Hartwood Croft, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £497,500 | 2023-07-12 | £498,005 |
| 4 Hartwood Croft, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2013-08-20 | £505,674 |
| 9 Hartwood Croft, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-11-29 | £480,058 |
| 4 Hartwood Croft, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-06-10 | £485,728 |
NN16 9XB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NN16 9XB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NN16 9XB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Tree Nursery School Laburnum Crescent , NN16 9PH | 3out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brambleside Primary School Cleveland Avenue , NN16 9NZ | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brambleside Community Primary School Cleveland Avenue , NN16 9JG | - not rated | 770 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avondale Infant School Laburnum Crescent , NN16 9PH | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Infant School Park Avenue , NN16 9RU | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Infant Academy Park Avenue , NN16 9RU | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 786 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Science Academy Deeble Road , NN15 7AA | 3out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ise Community College Deeble Road , NN15 7AA | - not rated | 2,837 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering School for Boys Windmill Avenue , NN15 6PH | - not rated | 3,810 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | - not rated | 4,054 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 | 3,818 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 | 1,013 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 | 1,074 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Youth Works Community College Keystone , 97 Rockingham Road NN16 9HX | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley School Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | - not rated | 3,385 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Special Academy Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | 4out of 4 | 3,385 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney Community Special School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | - not rated | 3,450 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ironstone Wellbeing Centre Cafe | Unit 2, Ironstone Place | 891 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | Harvester, Weekley Wood Avenue | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Briars | 71 Brambleside | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brambleside Fish and Chips | 77 Brambleside | 521 yd | |
| Chans Cantonese Take Away | 73 Brambleside | 521 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 7, Weekley Wood Avenue | 945 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kettering Buccleuch Academy (Weekley Glebe Playing Fields) Weekley Glebe Road | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| The Lowther Football Center (Kettering Fc) Rushton Road | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Kettering Buccleuch Academy WEEKLEY GLEBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 894 yd |
| North Park Pavilion NORTH PARK DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,016 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 | 32.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.