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NN15 6EX

Akela Close

Pipers Hill

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Detailed insights for NN15 6EX

Overview

Postcode NN15 6EX is located in an urban city, within the Pipers Hill area of North Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Kettering South area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kettering South is £44,947 per year. The median sale price in Pipers Hill is £245,000 (around £257 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,000 and £273,750. The nearest station is Kettering, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Kettering South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,490 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Kettering South has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.1%

Approximately 5.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Kettering South is £44,947 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 267 ft away from NN15 6EX.

Flood risk

No risk

Kettering South near NN15 6EX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kettering located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NN15 6EX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Kettering

N/A

Walking directions to Kettering

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
282
Population density
3,879.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
66.07(+291%)
Violence and sexual offences
48.71(+41%)
Public order
9.52(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.84(+5%)
Drugs
7.28(+150%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
206
73.05%
Other White
24
8.51%
Indian
15
5.32%
Other Asian
9
3.19%
African
8
2.84%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
35.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
16.03%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.61%
No qualifications
32
13.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.86%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
34.75%
Owns with a mortgage
41
34.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
25.42%
Other social rented
5
4.24%
Social rents from council
1
0.85%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Pipers Hill

Median price: £245,000
Price per sq ft: £257
Sales (last 12 months): 64
Typical range (middle 50%): £220K – £274K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Pipers Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £440,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pipers Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£325,000£260
Semi-Detached37£238,000£257
Terraced6£235,000£219
Flats6£186,000£293

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pipers Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pipers Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£287,500£142,000£160,500£127,000
2017£255,000£135,375£186,500£139,000
2018£267,000£145,000£190,000£170,000
2019£277,500£149,500£198,750£148,750
2020£259,950£147,500£188,725£175,000
2021£321,250£155,000£216,000£187,475
2022£362,500£160,000£245,000£205,000
2023£393,000£160,000£245,000£210,000
2024£355,000£180,000£230,500£200,000
2025£325,000£169,000£236,000£211,000
2026£318,750£189,750£231,000£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pipers Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pipers Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£254£179£161
2017£253£297£201£168
2018£268£289£213£178
2019£300£364£192£189
2020£235£239£216£188
2021£242£395£238£210
2022£267£354£263£258
2023£271£282£264£232
2024£258£302£252£260
2025£292£290£259£202
2026£254£333£257£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pipers Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pipers Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN15 6EX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN15 6EX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 202521, Akela Close, Kettering, NN15 6EXFlatsLeasehold£155,000
10 Apr 202614, Woodcroft Way, Kettering, NN15 6DRFlatsLeasehold£142,000
25 Jul 2025149, London Road, Kettering, NN15 6NQTerracedFreehold£308,275
24 Jun 2025190, London Road, Kettering, NN15 6DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
06 Jul 202674, Wallis Road, Kettering, NN15 6NYSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the NN15 6EX postcode area, located within Kettering South, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for NN15 6EX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miSecondarySouthfield School for GirlsAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimaryHawthorn Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimarySt Edward's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NN15 6EX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NN15 6EX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative Food196 London Road, Kettering, NN15 6DTWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miPepper88 Piper's Hill Road, Kettering, NN15 7NWWalking directions to Pepper
0.2 miM & J Local236 Windmill Avenue, Kettering, NN15 7DQWalking directions to M & J Local
0.3 miFamily Shopper45 Argyll Street, Kettering, NN15 6DBWalking directions to Family Shopper
0.3 miBroadway Stores1 Broadway, Kettering, NN15 6DDWalking directions to Broadway Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Northamptonshire district.

Band A£1,616
Band B£1,885
Band C£2,155
Band D£2,424
Band E£2,963
Band F£3,501
Band G£4,040
Band H£4,848

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NN15 6EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Denis McLean

Pipers Hill - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Rosie Wrighting

Kettering - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictNorth NorthamptonshireE06000061
Parliamentary ConstituencyKetteringE14001311
WardPipers HillE05016225
ParishKettering TownE04013037
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kettering SouthE02005647
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Northamptonshire 022AE01027100
Police ForceNorthamptonshire
Postcode Introduced2006-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NN15 6EX

Is NN15 6EX (Kettering South) safe?

The area around NN15 6EX records about 86 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. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order.

What is the average house price near NN15 6EX?

The median sale price around NN15 6EX in Pipers Hill is £245,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NN15 6EX?

There are 11 schools close to NN15 6EX, including Southfield School for Girls (Good), Hawthorn Community Primary School (Good) and St Edward's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to NN15 6EX?

The closest station to NN15 6EX is Kettering, about 1,071 m away.

How deprived is the area around NN15 6EX?

NN15 6EX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,490 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NN15 6EX (Kettering South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Kettering covering NN15 6EX is Rosie Wrighting (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Denis McLean (Reform UK).