NN16 9UB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stamford Road, 1.3km from Warkton in Kettering. Administratively it sits within Windmill ward and the Kettering constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NN16 9UB is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 9UB are sourced from Output Area E00138003 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STAMFORD ROAD, NN16 9UB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STAMFORD ROAD, NN16 9UB.
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£ 34,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN16 9UB 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.
Area Character
NN16 9UB has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN16 9UB. The average age is 36.5. 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)
NN16 9UB has low crime rates — 48 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
Grange Primary Academy
Ronald Tree Nursery School
Kettering Buccleuch Academy
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Kettering Park Junior Academy
Kettering Park Infant Academy
Kettering Science Academy
Compass Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Londis0.0 km
- Londis0.6 km
- Regent Stores0.8 km
- Central England Co-op Society Ltd0.7 km
- Windmill Stores1.0 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Windmill Club0.7 km
- The Warren0.6 km
- Cordwainer0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Restauracja Gospoda0.8 km
- Turn 2 Us Cafe @ Resource Centre0.0 km
- Mexican Fire Garden0.0 km
- Zen Spice0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Master Chef1.0 km
- Mill Road Chippy0.7 km
- Mmmmm Salads and Sandwiches0.7 km
- Werringtons Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Avondale Chippy Ltd0.5 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kettering2.3 km
- Corby9.2 km
- Wellingborough11.7 km
Bus Stops
- Maple Road0.1 km
- Ivy Road0.1 km
- Maple Road0.2 km
- Kathleen Drive0.2 km
- Kathleen Dr0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN169UB · Data under Open Government Licence