Postcode insights

NN16 0JQ

Barnwell Street

Kettering Central

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Detailed insights for NN16 0JQ

Overview

Postcode NN16 0JQ is located in an urban city, within the Kettering Central ward of North Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Kettering Central East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kettering Central East is £44,265 per year. The nearest station is Kettering, about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Millroad Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Kettering Central East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,680 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Kettering Central East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.4%

Approximately 5.4% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from NN16 0JQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Kettering Central East near NN16 0JQ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NN16 0JQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Kettering

N/A

Walking directions to Kettering

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NN16 0JQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miMillroad ParkSmallWalking directions to Millroad Park
0.2 miPocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Pocket Park
0.3 miPocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
13,766.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.64(+91%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.82(+94%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.64(+83%)
Shoplifting
13.64(+57%)
Public order
10.66(+54%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
190
59.56%
Other White
61
19.12%
Other Asian
13
4.08%
African
12
3.76%
Other
10
3.13%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
23.77%
Level 3 (A level)
47
19.26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
18.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.07%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
38.76%
Owns with a mortgage
43
33.33%
Owns outright
25
19.38%
Other social rented
4
3.1%
Social rents from council
3
2.33%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Kettering Central

Median price£167,000
Price per sq ft£202
Sales (last 12 months)128
Typical range (middle 50%)£139K – £190K

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 (about £202 per square foot) in Kettering Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £380,000.

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£225,000£246
Semi-Detached8£190,000£237
Terraced79£176,000£199
Flats33£120,000£206

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£120,000£180,000£176,000
2026£302,000£120,000£233,000£178,000
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£196£239£195
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 0JQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN16 0JQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 20257, Barnwell Street, Kettering, NN16 0JDTerracedFreehold£170,000
11 Jul 202513, Barnwell Street, Kettering, NN16 0JDTerracedFreehold£167,500
12 Feb 202677, Fuller Street, Kettering, NN16 0JHTerracedFreehold£135,000
15 Jul 202545, Fuller Street, Kettering, NN16 0JHTerracedFreehold£176,000
01 Jul 202531, Fuller Street, Kettering, NN16 0JHSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the NN16 0JQ postcode area, located within Kettering Central East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NN16 0JQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySt Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryKettering Science AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNurseryRonald Tree Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN16 0JQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NN16 0JQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative Food60 Stamford Road, Kettering, NN16 8LLWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.1 miNews, Food and Wine242 Mill Road, Kettering, NN16 0RWWalking directions to News, Food and Wine
0.1 miSouthern Mart2 Stamford Road, Kettering, NN16 8LQWalking directions to Southern Mart
0.1 miTesco Express92 Windmill Avenue, Kettering, NN16 0RDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miKing Mini Market8 Hampden Crescent, Kettering, NN16 0LAWalking directions to King Mini Market

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 NN16 0JQ, 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 017DE01027112
Police ForceNorthamptonshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NN16 0JQ

Is NN16 0JQ (Kettering Central East) safe?

The area around NN16 0JQ records about 126 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NN16 0JQ?

The median sale price around NN16 0JQ in Kettering Central East is £167,000 (about £202 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NN16 0JQ?

There are 17 schools close to NN16 0JQ, including St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good), Kettering Science Academy (Good) and Ronald Tree Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NN16 0JQ?

The closest station to NN16 0JQ is Kettering, about 1,470 m away.

How deprived is the area around NN16 0JQ?

NN16 0JQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,680 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Kettering covering NN16 0JQ 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).

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.