Postcode Analysis North Northamptonshire, East Midlands

OBAN CLOSE, NN15 5BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OBAN CLOSE, NN15 5BL.

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

280

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NN15 5BL spans multiple life stages — average age 42, 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 5BL is a sought-after residential area on Oban Close, 1.3km from Barton Seagrave in Kettering. Administratively it sits within Ise ward and the Kettering constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NN15, NN15 5BL offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 88% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.

Census 2021 statistics for NN15 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00137835 (shared with 5 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 5BL. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.2%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 255,000

6 sales · Mean £ 245,333

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

NN15 5BL has low crime rates — 21 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 offences32
Anti-social behaviour25
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson5
Possession of weapons4

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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Isebrook School

Good268 pupils0.6 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Good183 pupils0.6 km
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Compass Primary Academy

Requires Improvement402 pupils0.7 km
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Kettering Science Academy

Requires Improvement1338 pupils0.7 km
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Southfield School for Girls

Good1153 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Kettering Cod1.0 km
  • Atlantis Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Al Amin Balti House1.0 km
  • M D's Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Hong Kong Cuisine1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • M & J Local0.6 km
  • Barton Seagrave Post Office1.0 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.2 km
  • Windmill Stores0.8 km
  • Ise Lodge News0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Kettering Rugby Football Club0.8 km
  • The Piper0.6 km
  • The Woolcomber0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Wicksteed Trading Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kettering1.9 km
  • Wellingborough10.0 km
  • Corby10.8 km

Bus Stops

  • St Johns Rd0.1 km
  • French Drive0.2 km
  • French Drive0.2 km
  • Kylesku Crescent0.2 km
  • Kylesku Crescent0.2 km