NN16 0BL is an up-and-coming urban area on Meeting Lane, 0.1km from Kettering in Kettering. Administratively it sits within Northall ward and the Kettering constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (209 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NN16 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00188958 (shared with 464 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEETING LANE, NN16 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEETING LANE, NN16 0BL.
250
30
£ 40,900 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. NN16 0BL combines 66% economic activity with a 30-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN16 0BL. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NN16 0BL are high at 209 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
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Kettering Park Infant Academy
Kettering Park Junior Academy
Hawthorn Community Primary School
Wren Spinney Community School
Compass Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Kettering Rifle Band Club0.8 km
- Windmill Club0.9 km
- Cuetopia0.2 km
- Decades and Steps0.2 km
- Earl of Dalkeith0.1 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Bewiched0.2 km
- Casa Di Roma0.2 km
- Coffee House1.0 km
- Red Rose0.4 km
- Restauracja Gospoda0.8 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Odra Supermarket Ltd0.3 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Kettering Market Ltd0.2 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Papa Johns0.5 km
- Bostons Diners0.2 km
- Buffalo Chicken0.1 km
- Cake Box0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- + 35 more
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Booze 4 Less0.4 km
- Bring It UK Mini Market0.1 km
- Cake Inn0.1 km
- Central England Co-op Society Ltd0.9 km
- European Mini Market0.1 km
- + 59 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hawthorn Guest House1.0 km
- CB Hotels0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kettering0.8 km
- Corby10.3 km
- Wellingborough11.3 km
Bus Stops
- Ebenezer Place0.1 km
- Ebenezer Place0.1 km
- Bus Interchange0.2 km
- Bus Interchange0.2 km
- Bus Interchange0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN160BL · Data under Open Government Licence