Postcode Analysis North Northamptonshire, East Midlands

WAVELL CLOSE, NN15 5BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAVELL CLOSE, NN15 5BB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

300

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NN15 5BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NN15 5BB spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NN15 5BB is a sought-after residential area on Wavell Close in Kettering. Administratively it sits within Ise ward and the Kettering constituency.

For serious buyers, NN15 5BB is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £268k.

Census 2021 statistics for NN15 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00137836 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN15 5BB. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.7%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 268,000

4 sales · Mean £ 269,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NN15 5BB has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences34
Anti-social behaviour16
Possession of weapons4
Shoplifting4
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Millbrook Infant School

Good247 pupils0.3 km
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Kingsley Special Academy

Outstanding157 pupils0.4 km
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Millbrook Junior School

Good445 pupils0.4 km
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Kettering Science Academy

Requires Improvement1338 pupils0.6 km
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Compass Primary Academy

Requires Improvement402 pupils0.6 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Good183 pupils0.9 km
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Isebrook School

Good268 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good258 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Kettering Rugby Football Club0.9 km
  • The Piper0.9 km
  • The Woolcomber0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Windmill Stores0.7 km
  • Ise Lodge News0.4 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.2 km
  • News, Food and Wine0.9 km
  • M & J Local0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Hong Kong Cuisine0.9 km
  • Ise Food Court0.9 km
  • Little Sandwich Shop0.7 km
  • Mill Road Chippy0.9 km
  • Troys Traditional Fish and Chips0.2 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kettering2.0 km
  • Wellingborough10.4 km
  • Corby10.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Wavel Close0.1 km
  • Wavel Close0.1 km
  • St Johns Road0.2 km
  • St Johns Road0.2 km
  • French Drive0.2 km