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NN16

KETTERING

Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England

NN16 is the postcode district for KETTERING, located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.

Avg price £236,781
1yr change ▼ 6.9%
Crime 57% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£236,781

▼ 6.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

17% below national avg

Crime Rate

127.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

57% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

368 Mbps

Property Prices in NN16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NN16 is £236,781, which is 27% below the Northamptonshire average of £323,962.

Properties in NN16 cost 17.5% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NN16 have fallen 6.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £347,948 222
Semi-detached £225,938 303
Terraced £185,795 621
Flat £113,225 190
All types £236,781 1399

5-Year Price History

£219K £228K £237K £246K £256K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in NN16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 127.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NN16 has a crime rate significantly 57% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
47.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
30.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
16.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in NN16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NN16 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Ronald Tree Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Kettering Buccleuch Academy Other Good mi
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Grange Primary Academy Primary Not inspected mi
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

20,486

Population

42

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
66.0%
Private rent
20.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NN16 are 368.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

368.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NN16 is collected by North Northamptonshire. The Band D rate is £2,089/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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NN16 — KETTERING

Area Summary

NN16 (KETTERING) offers affordable property prices (£236,781, 17% below national average), higher-than-average crime (57% above national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (368 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NN16?
The average house price in NN16 (KETTERING) is £236,781, based on 1399 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 17% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.9% over the past year.
Is NN16 a safe area to live?
Crime in NN16 is above the national average (127.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (47.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (30.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in NN16?
There are 10 schools in or near NN16. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in NN16?
Council tax in NN16 is collected by North Northamptonshire. The Band D rate is £2,089 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in NN16?
The average broadband download speed in NN16 is 368 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in NN16 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in NN16 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 20,486.