Postcode insights

NN15 6HJ

Wicksteed Close

St Michael

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Detailed insights for NN15 6HJ

Overview

Postcode NN15 6HJ is located in an urban city, within the St Michael ward of North Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Kettering South area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 98.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kettering South is £44,947 per year. The nearest station is Kettering, about 1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Kettering South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,145 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Kettering South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 98.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.8%

Approximately 12.8% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 115 ft away from NN15 6HJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Kettering South near NN15 6HJ 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NN15 6HJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Kettering

N/A

Walking directions to Kettering

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
5,933.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.67(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.47(+21%)
Public order
12.6(+82%)
Drugs
9.45(+225%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.4(+13%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
231
80.49%
Other White
23
8.01%
Other Asian
6
2.09%
Other Black
6
2.09%
Indian
5
1.74%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
51
21.43%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
19.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
18.49%
Level 3 (A level)
44
18.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
15.13%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
37.6%
Owns outright
46
36.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.2%
Social rents from council
13
10.4%
Other social rented
3
2.4%
Total households: 125

Property prices in St Michael

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£249
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £261K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £249 per square foot) in St Michael area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,605 up to £605,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Michael over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£362,498£295
Semi-Detached26£223,500£272
Terraced25£220,000£228
Flats9£158,000£209

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Michael

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Michael.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£282,500£92,500£149,950£168,500
2017£267,475£88,750£168,000£175,000
2018£272,500£127,250£174,995£194,995
2019£310,000£111,250£188,000£185,000
2020£318,000£119,995£178,000£186,500
2021£357,500£110,000£195,000£207,500
2022£499,999£138,500£220,000£250,000
2023£365,000£132,500£216,000£245,000
2024£425,000£131,500£203,500£250,000
2025£362,498£158,000£220,000£217,000
2026£180,000£115,000£226,000£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Michael.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Michael.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£173£177£157
2017£248£179£200£168
2018£221£184£214£191
2019£247£198£226£176
2020£217£210£222£183
2021£280£155£219£198
2022£328£206£301£234
2023£286£212£241£225
2024£260£209£263£225
2025£296£216£266£210
2026£239£208£265£238
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Michael.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Michael in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN15 6HJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN15 6HJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Oct 20258, Wicksteed Close, Kettering, NN15 6HJSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
23 Feb 202626, Miller Close, Kettering, NN15 6HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
09 Dec 20259, Sussex Road, Kettering, NN15 6LBFlatsLeasehold£90,000
27 Mar 202646, Bryant Road, Kettering, NN15 6JGSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
20 Feb 202662, Bryant Road, Kettering, NN15 6JGSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the NN15 6HJ postcode area, located within Kettering South, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NN15 6HJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryGreenfields Primary School and NurseryAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondarySouthfield School for GirlsAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryBishop Stopford SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN15 6HJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NN15 6HJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miHighfield Convenience Store140 Highfield Road, Kettering, NN15 6HYWalking directions to Highfield Convenience Store
0.3 miBryant Road Stores2 Bryant Road, Kettering, NN15 6JFWalking directions to Bryant Road Stores
0.3 miTesco ExtraCarina Road, Kettering Business Park, Kettering, NN15 6XBWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miM&S Simply FoodA14 Eastbound, Kettering, NN14 1RWWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.4 miTescoCarina Road, Kettering Business Park, Kettering, NN15 6XBWalking directions to Tesco

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Northamptonshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,535
Band B£1,790
Band C£2,046
Band D£2,302
Band E£2,813
Band F£3,325
Band G£3,837
Band H£4,604

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 6HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Polly Shackleton

St Michael - Elected 1 May 2025

Green Party

Member of parliament

Rosie Wrighting

Kettering - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictNorth NorthamptonshireE06000061
Parliamentary ConstituencyKetteringE14001311
WardSt MichaelE05016230
ParishKettering TownE04013037
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kettering SouthE02005647
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Northamptonshire 022CE01027130
Police ForceNorthamptonshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NN15 6HJ

Is NN15 6HJ (Kettering South) safe?

The area around NN15 6HJ records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near NN15 6HJ?

The median sale price around NN15 6HJ in Kettering South is £220,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NN15 6HJ?

There are 8 schools close to NN15 6HJ, including Greenfields Primary School and Nursery (Outstanding), Southfield School for Girls (Good) and Bishop Stopford School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NN15 6HJ?

The closest station to NN15 6HJ is Kettering, about 1,577 m away.

How deprived is the area around NN15 6HJ?

NN15 6HJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,145 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Kettering covering NN15 6HJ is Rosie Wrighting (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Polly Shackleton (Green Party).

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.