Postcode NN16 8SF is located in an urban city, within the Kettering North area of North Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Kettering Central East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126.9 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 median sale price in Kettering North is £247,000 (around £254 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £176,875 and £310,000. The nearest station is Kettering, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is North Park.
Kettering Central East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,069 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Kettering Central East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.7% 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.
The average income per household in Kettering Central East is £44,265 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NN16 8SF.
Kettering Central East near NN16 8SF 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Kettering | N/A | Walking directions to Kettering |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | North Park | Medium | Walking directions to North Park |
| 0.2 mi | Rockingham Road Park | Medium | Walking directions to Rockingham Road Park |
| 0.4 mi | Grafton Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Grafton Street Park |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £247,000 (about £254 per square foot) in Kettering North area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £595,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £325,000 | £296 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £244,975 | £296 |
| Terraced | 44 | £201,250 | £216 |
| Flats | 12 | £120,998 | £221 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £247,500 | £92,000 | £185,000 | £126,500 |
| 2017 | £277,975 | £85,000 | £195,000 | £136,000 |
| 2018 | £269,998 | £87,750 | £205,000 | £153,500 |
| 2019 | £281,000 | £105,500 | £195,000 | £150,500 |
| 2020 | £285,500 | £90,000 | £191,250 | £163,000 |
| 2021 | £295,500 | £107,000 | £220,000 | £172,000 |
| 2022 | £322,500 | £107,500 | £256,000 | £210,000 |
| 2023 | £332,500 | £122,500 | £245,000 | £185,500 |
| 2024 | £345,000 | £120,000 | £247,500 | £205,000 |
| 2025 | £350,000 | £120,000 | £254,000 | £197,500 |
| 2026 | £322,500 | £122,000 | £227,500 | £202,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £219 | £145 | £194 | £138 |
| 2017 | £232 | £177 | £200 | £152 |
| 2018 | £240 | £182 | £204 | £176 |
| 2019 | £241 | £175 | £224 | £175 |
| 2020 | £243 | £193 | £218 | £169 |
| 2021 | £259 | £205 | £238 | £186 |
| 2022 | £304 | £244 | £270 | £212 |
| 2023 | £295 | £203 | £267 | £198 |
| 2024 | £285 | £212 | £269 | £217 |
| 2025 | £288 | £203 | £268 | £213 |
| 2026 | £300 | £231 | £296 | £211 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN16 8SF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | 156, Wellington Street, Kettering, NN16 8RN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £164,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 126, Wellington Street, Kettering, NN16 8RL | Terraced | Freehold | £138,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2026 | 127, Wellington Street, Kettering, NN16 8RL | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 123, Wellington Street, Kettering, NN16 8RL | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2025 | 16, Havelock Street, Kettering, NN16 9PZ | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 |
In the NN16 8SF postcode area, located within Kettering Central East, there are 10 primary and 2 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Kettering Park Junior Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Feb 2024. | |
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Youth Works Community College | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2023. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Kettering Park Infant Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Mar 2024. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NN16 8SF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Gosai Stores | 146 Wellington Street, Kettering, NN16 8RN | Walking directions to Gosai Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Regent Stores | 142 Regent Street, Kettering, NN16 8QH | Walking directions to Regent Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Oshee Drink Ltd | 103 Rockingham Road, Kettering, NN16 9HX | Walking directions to Oshee Drink Ltd |
| 0.2 mi | Rayna Store | 28a Rockingham Road, Kettering, NN16 8JS | Walking directions to Rayna Store |
| 0.2 mi | ABC Sklep | 26-28 Rockingham Road, Kettering, NN16 8JS | Walking directions to ABC Sklep |
Annual council tax rates for North Northamptonshire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NN16 8SF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dez Dell
Kettering North - Elected 1 May 2025
Emily Fedorowycz
Kettering North - Elected 1 May 2025
Rosie Wrighting
Kettering - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NN16 8SF records about 127 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around NN16 8SF in Kettering North is £247,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to NN16 8SF, including Kettering Park Junior Academy (Good), Youth Works Community College (Good) and Kettering Park Infant Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NN16 8SF is Kettering, about 1,464 m away.
NN16 8SF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,069 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Kettering covering NN16 8SF is Rosie Wrighting (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Dez Dell (Green Party) and Emily Fedorowycz (Green Party).