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NN16 0EQ

Queen Street

Kettering Central

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Detailed insights for NN16 0EQ

Overview

Postcode NN16 0EQ is located in an urban city, within the Kettering Central area of North Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Kettering Central East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.8 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 Central East is £44,265 per year. The median sale price in Kettering Central is £166,000 (around £202 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £192,000. The nearest station is Kettering, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Meadow Road Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Kettering Central East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,324 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Kettering Central East has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.4%

Approximately 15.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Kettering Central East is £44,265 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 46 ft away from NN16 0EQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Kettering Central East near NN16 0EQ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NN16 0EQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Kettering

N/A

Walking directions to Kettering

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NN16 0EQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMeadow Road ParkMediumWalking directions to Meadow Road Park
0.4 miMillroad ParkSmallWalking directions to Millroad Park
0.1 miGarden of RestSmallWalking directions to Garden of Rest

Area Profile

Population
403
Population density
3,929.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.42(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.75(+124%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.19(+104%)
Other theft
6.91(+21%)
Drugs
6.45(+122%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
326
81.3%
Other White
34
8.48%
Irish
8
2%
African
6
1.5%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1%
Total population: 401

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
123
34.84%
No qualifications
72
20.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
49
13.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
13.31%
Level 3 (A level)
40
11.33%
Total 16+ residents: 353

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
28.72%
Owns with a mortgage
49
26.06%
Owns outright
37
19.68%
Other social rented
22
11.7%
Shared ownership
15
7.98%
Total households: 188

Property prices in Kettering Central

Median price: £166,000
Price per sq ft: £202
Sales (last 12 months): 125
Typical range (middle 50%): £125K – £192K

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £166,000 (about £202 per square foot) in Kettering Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £390,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kettering Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£291,000£253
Semi-Detached10£204,500£235
Terraced71£175,000£198
Flats36£107,500£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kettering Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kettering Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204,750£98,250£146,750£120,000
2017£237,475£95,000£131,750£128,350
2018£200,000£107,500£160,500£144,998
2019£228,500£110,000£142,500£141,125
2020£282,000£118,475£161,250£144,000
2021£224,000£114,000£176,000£160,000
2022£337,500£123,500£200,000£175,900
2023£255,000£113,000£194,000£172,000
2024£173,500£108,000£190,000£179,000
2025£217,000£121,500£180,000£175,500
2026£302,000£98,000£221,000£172,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kettering Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kettering Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185£190£153£140
2017£177£178£160£144
2018£220£188£178£157
2019£190£206£163£155
2020£219£219£178£163
2021£243£194£197£175
2022£260£221£214£195
2023£280£207£193£194
2024£270£186£192£193
2025£246£210£210£201
2026£295£186£235£194
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kettering Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN16 0EQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN16 0EQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 2025Flat 18, 6, Queen Street, Kettering, NN16 0EQFlatsLeasehold£169,000
09 Sept 2025Flat 10, 6, Queen Street, Kettering, NN16 0EQFlatsLeasehold£152,500
09 Sept 2025Flat 12, 6, Queen Street, Kettering, NN16 0EQFlatsLeasehold£132,500
09 Sept 2025Flat 2, 6, Queen Street, Kettering, NN16 0EQFlatsLeasehold£135,000
29 Jul 2025Flat 19, 6, Queen Street, Kettering, NN16 0EQFlatsLeasehold£134,000

Schools

In the NN16 0EQ postcode area, located within Kettering Central East, there are 9 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 NN16 0EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimaryHawthorn Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimarySt Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miNot applicableYouth Works Community CollegeOther independent school
Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NN16 0EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NN16 0EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBring It UK Mini Market6 Dalkeith Place, Kettering, NN16 0BSWalking directions to Bring It UK Mini Market
0.1 miPremier3 Dalkeith Place, Kettering, NN16 0BSWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miGrosik15a Silver Street, Kettering, NN16 0BNWalking directions to Grosik
0.1 miSouthern Mart6 Ebenezer Place, Kettering, NN16 0DEWalking directions to Southern Mart
0.1 miLagos kitchen supplies54 High Street, Kettering, NN16 8SXWalking directions to Lagos kitchen supplies

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 NN16 0EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Towns

Kettering Central - Elected 1 May 2025

Green Party

Liane Robinson

Kettering Central - 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
WardKettering CentralE05016218
ParishKettering TownE04013037
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kettering Central EastE02005644
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Northamptonshire 017CE01027111
Police ForceNorthamptonshire
Postcode Introduced2024-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NN16 0EQ

Is NN16 0EQ (Kettering Central East) safe?

The area around NN16 0EQ records about 96 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NN16 0EQ?

The median sale price around NN16 0EQ in Kettering Central is £166,000 (about £202 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NN16 0EQ?

There are 15 schools close to NN16 0EQ, including Hawthorn Community Primary School (Good), St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good) and Youth Works Community College (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to NN16 0EQ?

The closest station to NN16 0EQ is Kettering, about 703 m away.

How deprived is the area around NN16 0EQ?

NN16 0EQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,324 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NN16 0EQ (Kettering Central East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Kettering covering NN16 0EQ is Rosie Wrighting (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: James Towns (Green Party) and Liane Robinson (Green Party).