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NN15 7HQ

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St Michael

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Detailed insights for NN15 7HQ

Overview

Postcode NN15 7HQ 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 Town & West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kettering Town & West is £47,572 per year. The nearest station is Kettering, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Meadow Road Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
33.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Kettering Town & West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,906 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Kettering Town & West has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.8%

Approximately 33.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Kettering Town & West is £47,572 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from NN15 7HQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Kettering Town & West near NN15 7HQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NN15 7HQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Kettering

N/A

Walking directions to Kettering

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NN15 7HQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMeadow Road ParkMediumWalking directions to Meadow Road Park
0.2 miGarden of RestSmallWalking directions to Garden of Rest
0.4 miPocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
373
Population density
3,891.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.47(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.4(+62%)
Shoplifting
21.21(+144%)
Other theft
7.07(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.63(-11%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
277
73.67%
Other White
27
7.18%
African
24
6.38%
Other
11
2.93%
Pakistani
7
1.86%
Total population: 376

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
106
33.54%
No qualifications
75
23.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
11.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
11.39%
Level 3 (A level)
33
10.44%
Total 16+ residents: 316

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
49
25.13%
Other social rented
43
22.05%
Owns outright
39
20%
Owns with a mortgage
38
19.49%
Social rents from council
23
11.79%
Total households: 195

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN15 7HQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN15 7HQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Feb 20259, Headlands, Kettering, NN15 7EROtherFreehold£290,000
19 Aug 20256, The Gables, Kettering, NN15 7JWFlatsLeasehold£187,000
24 Apr 202521, The Gables, Kettering, NN15 7JWFlatsLeasehold£168,000
06 Feb 202514, The Gables, Kettering, NN15 7JWFlatsLeasehold£122,500
05 Dec 2025Flat 19, Oaktree Court, George Street, Kettering, NN16 0AWFlatsLeasehold£99,995

Schools

In the NN15 7HQ postcode area, located within Kettering Town & West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NN15 7HQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHawthorn Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableSt Peter's SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN15 7HQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NN15 7HQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNews Plus30 Station Road, Kettering, NN15 7HJWalking directions to News Plus
0.2 miTesco ExpressLondon Road, Kettering, NN15 7QDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miMorrisons DailyNorthfield Avenue, Kettering, NN16 8TBWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miLagos kitchen supplies54 High Street, Kettering, NN16 8SXWalking directions to Lagos kitchen supplies
0.3 miBroadway Stores1 Broadway, Kettering, NN15 6DDWalking directions to Broadway Stores

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 7HQ, 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 Town & WestE02005645
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Northamptonshire 018BE01027113
Police ForceNorthamptonshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NN15 7HQ

Is NN15 7HQ (Kettering Town & West) safe?

The area around NN15 7HQ records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NN15 7HQ?

The median sale price around NN15 7HQ in Kettering Town & West is £220,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NN15 7HQ?

There are 17 schools close to NN15 7HQ, including Hawthorn Community Primary School (Good), St Peter's School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NN15 7HQ?

The closest station to NN15 7HQ is Kettering, about 330 m away.

How deprived is the area around NN15 7HQ?

NN15 7HQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,906 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NN15 7HQ (Kettering Town & West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Kettering covering NN15 7HQ 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.