NN15 5BU is a sought-after residential area on Marlborough Close, 1.4km 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 5BU offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k.
Census 2021 statistics for NN15 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00188948 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARLBOROUGH CLOSE, NN15 5BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLBOROUGH CLOSE, NN15 5BU.
372
41
£ 42,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
NN15 5BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £355k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN15 5BU. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 265,000
3 sales · Mean £ 278,333
Semi-Detached
£ 375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 375,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN15 5BU has low crime rates — 15 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.
school Local Schools
Millbrook Infant School
Kingsley Special Academy
Millbrook Junior School
Compass Primary Academy
Kettering Science Academy
Isebrook School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Grange Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Piper0.9 km
- The Woolcomber0.3 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Windmill Stores0.9 km
- Ise Lodge News0.3 km
- Central England Co-operative0.1 km
- M & J Local0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Hong Kong Cuisine0.7 km
- Ise Food Court0.7 km
- Little Sandwich Shop0.9 km
- Troys Traditional Fish and Chips0.1 km
- Kettering Cod0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kettering2.2 km
- Wellingborough10.2 km
- Corby10.6 km
Bus Stops
- French Drive0.2 km
- French Drive0.2 km
- St Johns Rd0.2 km
- Wavel Close0.2 km
- Wavel Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN155BU · Data under Open Government Licence