NN16 0QS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.0km from Warkton in Kettering. Administratively it sits within Windmill ward and the Kettering constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NN16 0QS is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 0QS are sourced from Output Area E00138000 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NN16 0QS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NN16 0QS.
339
36
£ 34,700 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN16 0QS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NN16 0QS has a significant social housing presence — 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN16 0QS. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN16 0QS is moderate at 73 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
Grange Primary Academy
Ronald Tree Nursery School
Kettering Buccleuch Academy
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Kettering Science Academy
Kettering Park Junior Academy
Compass Primary Academy
Kettering Park Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Londis0.3 km
- Londis1.0 km
- King Mini Market0.8 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Central England Co-op Society Ltd1.0 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Mama Mia1.0 km
- Mill Road Chippy1.0 km
- Peking House1.0 km
- Pizza Time0.8 km
- Presto Pizza0.3 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Windmill Club1.0 km
- The Warren0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Mexican Fire Garden0.3 km
- Turn 2 Us Cafe @ Resource Centre0.3 km
- Zen Spice0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kettering2.5 km
- Corby9.2 km
- Wellingborough11.6 km
Bus Stops
- Doris Road0.1 km
- Margaret Rd0.2 km
- Eva Road0.2 km
- Bertha Way0.2 km
- Eva Rd0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN160QS · Data under Open Government Licence