Eliot Close is in Kettering and in North Northamptonshire district. NN16 9XR is located in the Clover Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kettering. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Eliot Close, Kettering, NN16 9XR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN16 9XT, NN16 9JJ, NN16 9BT, NN16 9BX, NN16 9XN, NN16 9XS, NN16 9UQ, NN16 9SR, NN16 9XP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN16 9XR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.4% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.6% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NN16 9XR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.7% | 30.5% | 12.8% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71.5% | 58.7% | -12.8% | 44.2% | 14.5% |
| Separated | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 6.6% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.1% | 54.1% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 33% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 9.9% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 13.2% | 12.5% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 10.5% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 17.1% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 19.4% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.8% | 33.6% | -4.2% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 11.4% | 6% | -5.4% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 79.1% | 81.9% | 2.8% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 84.2% | 86% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 7.7% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 86.3% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 12.1% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 0.3% | -9.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eliot Close was 9.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.9% lower than the Clover Hill average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Eliot Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Clover Hill and the 27th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Eliot Close, Kettering, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2022-04-29 | £329,580 |
| 12 Eliot Close, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2020-04-17 | £201,600 |
| 2 Eliot Close, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-02-14 | £412,193 |
| 8 Eliot Close, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2019-01-31 | £270,562 |
| 27 Eliot Close, Kettering, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £269,995 | 2018-09-13 | £337,661 |
NN16 9XR 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 | 130 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,528 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 | 2out of 4 | 74 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Infant Academy Park Avenue , NN16 9RU | 2out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy Wood Street , NN16 9SE | 1out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Grafton Street , NN16 9DF | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary Academy Jean Road , NN16 0PL | 3out of 4 | 1,794 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 | 2,605 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 3,847 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,989 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latimer Arts College Castle Way , Barton Seagrave NN15 6SW | 3out of 4 | 4,863 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 | 965 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 | 1,612 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Spinney Community School Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB | 4out of 4 | 3,111 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Special Academy Churchill Way , NN15 5DP | 4out of 4 | 3,322 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 52 Headlands , NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 3,372 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Isebrook School Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT | 3out of 4 | 3,781 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ironstone Wellbeing Centre Cafe | Unit 2, Ironstone Place | 869 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | Harvester, Weekley Wood Avenue | 1,045 yd | |
| Thunder Bowl | Rockingham Road | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Briars | 71 Brambleside | 229 yd | |
| Midland Band Club | 2 Hallwood Road | 827 yd | |
| Midland Band Club | 2 Hallwood Road | 827 yd | |
| The Flavour Trailer | Beeswing | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brambleside Fish and Chips | 77 Brambleside | 229 yd | |
| Chans Cantonese Take Away | 73 Brambleside | 229 yd | |
| Chu's Fish and Chips | 252 Bath Road | 960 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 7, Weekley Wood Avenue | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kettering Buccleuch Academy (Weekley Glebe Playing Fields) Weekley Glebe Road | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| North Park Pavilion NORTH PARK DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 754 yd |
| Kettering Buccleuch Academy WEEKLEY GLEBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| The Lowther Football Center (Kettering Fc) Rushton Road | grass pitches | 819 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 56.13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 56.13 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.49 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.