Postcode NN16 9BJ 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 Brambleside area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.3 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 Brambleside is £54,561 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 1.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Pocket Park.
Kettering Brambleside has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,417 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Kettering Brambleside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kettering Brambleside is £54,561 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NN16 9BJ.
Kettering Brambleside near NN16 9BJ 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Pocket 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 9BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2025 | 5, Brooksdale Close, Kettering, NN16 9BJ | Detached | Freehold | £283,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 27, Brooksdale Close, Kettering, NN16 9BJ | Detached | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 46, Brooksdale Close, Kettering, NN16 9BJ | Detached | Freehold | £336,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 2, Bramble Close, Kettering, NN16 9BL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 44, Dickens Drive, Kettering, NN16 9EG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the NN16 9BJ postcode area, located within Kettering Brambleside, there are 5 primary and 1 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 | Brambleside Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Kettering Park Infant Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | All-through | Kettering Buccleuch Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NN16 9BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 79 Brambleside, Kettering, NN16 9BP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Store | 182 Kingsley Avenue, Kettering, NN16 9EX | Walking directions to Premier Store |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Hallwood Road, Kettering, NN16 9RD | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Rockingham Road, Kettering, NN14 1UD | Walking directions to Spar |
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 9BJ, 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 9BJ records about 121 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, drugs and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NN16 9BJ in Kettering North is £247,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to NN16 9BJ, including Brambleside Primary School (Outstanding), Kettering Park Infant Academy (Good) and Kettering Buccleuch Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NN16 9BJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,417 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 9BJ 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).