Postcode NN16 8DS 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 Town & West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kettering Town & West is £47,572 per year. The nearest station is Kettering located about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Pocket Park.
Kettering Town & West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,973 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Kettering Town & West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.4% 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.
The average income per household in Kettering Town & West is £47,572 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 2 ft away from NN16 8DS.
Kettering Town & West near NN16 8DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kettering located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Kettering | N/A | Walking directions to Kettering |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Pocket Park | Medium | Walking directions to Pocket Park |
| 0.3 mi | Meadow Road Park | Medium | Walking directions to Meadow Road Park |
| 0.4 mi | Grafton Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Grafton Street Park |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Kettering Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £375,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £217,000 |
| Flats | 36 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 79 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kettering Central
In the NN16 8DS postcode area, located within Kettering Town & West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN16 8DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Chrysler Garage | Bayes Street, Kettering, NN16 8HR | Walking directions to Chrysler Garage |
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | 51 Northall Street, Kettering, NN16 8DS | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Lower Street, Kettering, NN16 8AN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | Elshama Market | 55a Field Street, Kettering, NN16 8EN | Walking directions to Elshama Market |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 1-3 Rockingham Road, Kettering, NN16 8JY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for North Northamptonshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.