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Kettering South

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About

Kettering South covers the southern part of the town and is largely residential, with terraces and later estate housing arranged around small shopping parades and community centres. Local primary and secondary schools serve neighbourhoods close to the town, and Kettering General Hospital is located in the southern sector, forming a clear local landmark and employer. Small retail clusters and convenience stores sit alongside parish halls and sports pitches, while bus services link the area with the town centre and nearby villages.

The River Ise runs through the southern edge, creating a green corridor with flood meadows and riverside footpaths used by walkers and dog owners. Beyond the housing there are patches of light industrial and business units that provide local jobs without extending into the town centre. Community groups organise occasional markets and events at village halls and school grounds, and allotment sites and pocket parks give residents places to grow food and meet neighbours. The combination of the hospital, the Ise corridor and local facilities shapes daily life in Kettering South.

Area overview

On average Kettering South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 16.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kettering South is £44,947 per year. There are 3 schools in Kettering South: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Kettering South is home to around 7,620 people, with a population density of about 2,296.8 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kettering South Population
7,620
Population density
2,296.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.9(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.45(+80%)
Public order
9.84(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.66(+16%)
Drugs
8.01(+175%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,138
80.56%
Other White
529
6.94%
Indian
191
2.51%
African
161
2.11%
Other Asian
91
1.19%
Total population: 7,619

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,555
25.27%
No qualifications
1,250
20.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,036
16.83%
Level 3 (A level)
938
15.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
781
12.69%
Total 16+ residents: 6,154

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,031
31.45%
Owns with a mortgage
952
29.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
459
14%
Social rents from council
438
13.36%
Other social rented
279
8.51%
Total households: 3,278

Property prices in Kettering South

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£260
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£181K – £254K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £260 per square foot) in Kettering South area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,605 up to £542,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kettering South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£348,750£293
Semi-Detached43£220,000£262
Terraced15£220,000£232
Flats12£154,500£219

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kettering South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kettering South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£266,500£111,750£155,000£154,000
2017£269,950£127,400£169,498£163,750
2018£265,000£142,452£172,250£170,000
2019£309,000£145,000£178,750£167,500
2020£299,750£127,500£181,700£179,995
2021£365,000£139,375£195,000£204,000
2022£385,000£160,000£221,000£220,000
2023£364,000£160,000£212,400£213,875
2024£375,000£176,500£210,000£210,000
2025£367,500£161,500£225,000£205,500
2026£299,995£190,000£210,000£240,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kettering South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kettering South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210£182£181£159
2017£240£266£204£189
2018£242£229£214£189
2019£246£243£220£205
2020£231£195£218£223
2021£258£204£227£224
2022£269£273£295£255
2023£278£282£249£262
2024£281£251£268£260
2025£286£251£268£201
2026£304£208£263£268
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kettering South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kettering South in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Kettering South

Is Kettering South safe?

Kettering South records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Kettering South?

The median sale price in Kettering South is £220,000 (about £260 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Kettering South?

Kettering South has 1 primary school (1 rated Outstanding) and 2 secondary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Kettering South?

Kettering South scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Kettering South sits around rank 10,672 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Kettering South?

The average household income in Kettering South is around £44,947 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Kettering South

NN156NF

Wicksteed Park

NN156XG

Sandringham Court

NN156JT

Highfield Crescent

NN156LW

Northumberland Road

NN156NH

Orion Way

NN156XF

Longleat Grove

NN157NB

Clifton Grove

NN156LA

Sussex Road

NN156NP

Orion Way

NN156XU

Kettering Parkway

NN156BB

Manor Place

NN156LX

Paradise Lane

NN156LB

Sussex Road

NN156DY

Netherfield Road

NN156XW

Kettering Parkway

NN156NX

Wallis Road

NN156JQ

Pytchley Lodge Industrial Estate

NN156HW

Highfield Road

NN156DX

London Road

NN156HS

Highfield Road

NN156HB

Edward Road

NN156JX

Sussex Road

NN156GJ

Ostlers Way

NN157PH

London Road

NN156JH

Hawson Close

NN156NR

Highfield Crescent

NN157ND

Belvedere Road

NN157BJ

St Marys Road

NN157DG

Windmill Avenue

NN156EX

Akela Close

NN157BA

Willow Road

NN156EW

Yew Tree Close

NN156GB

Hinwick Close

NN156DQ

Headlands

NN156BT

Kettonby Gardens

NN156JY

Sussex Road

NN157NH

Pipers Hill Road

NN156JS

Highfield Crescent

NN156NS

Boddington Road

NN156EL

Silverwood Road

NN156EY

Kettering Parkway

NN156LS

Patrick Close

NN156EG

Hillside Avenue

NN156EJ

Silverwood Road

NN156HA

Edward Close

NN157BE

Chestnut Avenue

NN157BT

Tresham Close

NN157BH

Larch Road

NN156HT

Highfield Road

NN156AL

Bishops Drive

NN156BA

The Oval

NN156NG

London Road

NN156AY

The Oval

NN156EU

Rosemount Drive

NN156NJ

Barton Road

NN156DZ

Boddington Road

NN156AS

St Michaels Road

NN156AZ

The Oval

NN157BD

Willow Road

NN156HU

Highfield Road

NN156HN

Roughton Close

NN156JL

Richard Close

NN156HQ

Barron Close

NN156XX

Kettering Parkway

NN156HL

Langley Way

NN156LY

Spinney Lane

NN157NA

Clifton Close

NN156XJ

Kirby Court

NN156DP

Spring Rise

NN156XQ

Blenheim Way

NN156LR

Northumberland Road

NN156AH

Lonsdale Road

NN156GA

Farnborough Close

NN156JE

Bryant Road

NN156NQ

London Road

NN156XT

Boughton

NN157NR

Linden Avenue

NN156LH

Northumberland Close

NN156DU

London Road

NN157RJ

Pipers Hill Road

NN156GD

Holdenby

NN156LQ

Devon Drive

NN157BP

St Marys Road

NN156AX

The Oval

NN156YA

Carina Road

NN157NG

Hillcrest Avenue

NN156XL

Balmoral Court

NN156XB

Carina Road

NN156JN

Ostlers Gardens

NN156JA

Pytchley Road

NN156WJ

Kettering Parkway

NN156AG

The Close

NN156AE

Headlands

NN157NS

Linden Avenue

NN156AQ

Cranleigh Road

NN156JR

Highfield Road

NN156BZ

Argyll Street

NN156ES

Gower Close

NN156AJ

Bishops Drive

NN156ED

Springfield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.