NN16 0LB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Central Avenue, 1.2km from Kettering in Kettering. Administratively it sits within Windmill ward and the Kettering constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NN16 0LB is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £227k. 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 0LB are sourced from Output Area E00138004 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CENTRAL AVENUE, NN16 0LB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CENTRAL AVENUE, NN16 0LB.
413
34
£ 34,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN16 0LB 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in NN16 0LB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 34-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 0LB. The average age is 34.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 227,500
2 sales · Mean £ 227,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN16 0LB is moderate at 61 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 Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Ronald Tree Nursery School
Grange Primary Academy
Kettering Science Academy
Compass Primary Academy
Kettering Park Junior Academy
Kettering Park Infant Academy
Kettering Buccleuch Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Cedar News Food and Wine Ltd0.7 km
- Gosai Stores0.9 km
- Avondale News, Food and Wine0.3 km
- Bath Road Convenience Store0.8 km
- Central England Co-operative Society0.5 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Cordwainer0.7 km
- Alexandra Arms0.8 km
- Kettering Rifle Band Club0.8 km
- Windmill Club0.2 km
- Cuetopia1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Mexican Fire Garden0.5 km
- Frank's Pizzeria0.8 km
- Bonkers Playhouse0.8 km
- The Wama's Lounge1.0 km
- Turn 2 Us Cafe @ Resource Centre0.5 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Chu's Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Peking House0.7 km
- Pizza Time0.3 km
- Avondale Chippy Ltd0.3 km
- Khwaja0.3 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Odra Supermarket Ltd0.9 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Kettering Market Ltd1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kettering1.8 km
- Corby9.7 km
- Wellingborough11.3 km
Bus Stops
- 2 Central Avenue0.0 km
- The Warren PH0.1 km
- Athelstan Rd0.2 km
- The Buccleuch PH0.2 km
- Edgar Rd0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN160LB · Data under Open Government Licence