NN16 0PL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.3km from Warkton in Kettering. Administratively it sits within Windmill ward and the Kettering constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NN16 0PL is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. 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. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 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 0PL are sourced from Output Area E00138002 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NN16 0PL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NN16 0PL.
355
37
£ 34,700 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN16 0PL 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 0PL has a significant social housing presence — 42% 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 0PL. The average age is 36.6. 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 around NN16 0PL is moderate at 52 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
17 nearby- Londis0.2 km
- Londis0.8 km
- Regent Stores0.9 km
- Central England Co-op Society Ltd0.7 km
- Windmill Stores0.9 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Windmill Club0.7 km
- The Warren0.6 km
- Cordwainer0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Restauracja Gospoda0.9 km
- Turn 2 Us Cafe @ Resource Centre0.2 km
- Mexican Fire Garden0.2 km
- Zen Spice0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Mill Road Chippy0.7 km
- Mmmmm Salads and Sandwiches0.7 km
- Werringtons Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Avondale Chippy Ltd0.5 km
- Khwaja0.7 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kettering2.2 km
- Corby9.4 km
- Wellingborough11.5 km
Bus Stops
- Jean Rd0.0 km
- Ann Square0.1 km
- Eva Rd0.1 km
- Elizabeth Rd0.2 km
- Elizabeth Rd0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN160PL · Data under Open Government Licence