Kettering Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 6QW is located in the Boothville and Parklands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kettering Road, Northampton, NN3 6QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 6LZ, NN3 6QX, NN3 6NS, NN3 6NA, NN3 6QG, NN3 7BE, NN3 6QE, NN3 6ND, NN3 6EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN3 6QW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 53.5% | 53.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 46.5% | 46.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 27.6% | 28.9% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 50.3% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 11.2% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 7.6% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 42.7% | 45.8% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 37% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 13.3% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 27.9% | 18.3% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.2% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 13.5% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 16.5% | 9.0% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 31.5% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3.3% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 91.5% | 82.2% | -9.3% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 76% 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 | 84.4% | 76% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 11.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 83.2% | 76% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 18.8% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 0.6% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kettering Road was 100.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.4% higher than the Boothville and Parklands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kettering Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Boothville and Parklands and the 323rd highest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 501 Kettering Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-03-07 | £428,253 |
| The Homestead, 505 Kettering Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2022-04-08 | £950,784 |
| 505A Kettering Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2021-07-16 | £913,833 |
| 493B Kettering Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £407,500 | 2021-05-25 | £428,054 |
| 505A Kettering Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £376,000 | 2016-09-30 | £496,261 |
NN3 6QW 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 | 175 |
| Retired | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , Spencer NN5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 4,433 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Primary School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Primary School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | - not rated | 600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothville Primary School Booth Lane North , NN3 6JG | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Grange Road , NN3 2AX | - not rated | 919 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Grange Road , NN3 2AX | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | - not rated | 316 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | - not rated | 942 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Weston Favell School Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Middle School Devon Way , Spinney Hill NN3 6DX | - not rated | 756 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Middle School, Northampton Grange Road , NN3 2AX | - not rated | 919 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothville Middle School Esher Court , Paxton Road NN3 3RG | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Middle School Birchfield Road East , NN3 2TA | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bective Middle School Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton College Main Campus , Booth Lane NN3 3RF | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 2,743 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | - not rated | 3,822 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Include Northampton 1 Talavera Court , Darnell Way/Talavera Way NN3 6RW | - not rated | 688 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Northampton On Track Education , unit 6 , Quarry Park Close NN3 6QB | - not rated | 853 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Meadow School Manning Road , Moulton Leys NN3 7AR | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Meadow School Manning Road , Moulton Leys NN3 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene College Park Campus , Boughton Green Road NN2 7AL | - not rated | 1,651 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Coffee Shop | 9a Coppice Drive, Parklands | 169 yd | |
| 9 Coppice Drive | Parklands, Northampton | 200 yd | |
| Bewiched Coffee | 1 Darnell Way, Off Talavera Way | 624 yd | |
| Boothville Community Cent | Booth Lane North, Northampton | 784 yd | |
| Em's Platters | 8 Newby Court, Eastfield | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinney Hill Public House | Kettering Road, Northampton | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews Take Away | 7 Coppice Drive, Parklands | 201 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 27 Darnell Way, Off Talavera Way | 744 yd | |
| The Delicious Pizza | 6 Boothville Green, Boothville | 863 yd | |
| Boothville Fish Bar | 3 Boothville Green, Boothville | 863 yd | |
| New Sage Silver River | 7 Boothville Green, Boothville | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1-3 Coppice Drive, Parklands | 201 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Becket Catholic School BECKET WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 316 yd |
| Parklands PARKLANDS OPEN SPACE PARKLANDS OPEN SPACE DEVON WAY | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Eastfield Park WETHERAL CLOSE | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| The Northampton School For Girls (East Site) (Closed) Devon Way | 893 yd | |
| The Northampton School For Girls SPINNEY HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 959 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 58.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.