NN16 8PU is a mixed residential area on Robinson Close, 1.2km from Kettering in Kettering. Administratively it sits within Northall ward and the Kettering constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of North Northamptonshire. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for NN16 8PU are sourced from Output Area E00189135 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROBINSON CLOSE, NN16 8PU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROBINSON CLOSE, NN16 8PU.
379
40
£ 40,900 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN16 8PU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NN16 8PU has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN16 8PU. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN16 8PU is above average at 95 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Wren Spinney Community School
Kettering Park Infant Academy
Kettering Park Junior Academy
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Taffy Town UK0.2 km
- Hyper Mart0.8 km
- Poundland0.4 km
- Amigo0.5 km
- Bargain Buys0.6 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Kettering Athletic Club0.9 km
- Kettering Bridge Club0.8 km
- KGH Social Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Asda Customer Cafe (compass)0.5 km
- Cafe Europa0.9 km
- Good Loaf0.5 km
- Youth Works Northamptonshire0.9 km
- Baguettaway Kettering Ltd0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Asda0.5 km
- Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Greggs Plc0.6 km
- Nicks Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Good World Chinese0.8 km
- Subway0.3 km
- Hai Sushi0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kettering1.7 km
- Corby9.8 km
- Wellingborough12.3 km
Bus Stops
- Enterprise Close0.2 km
- Enterprise Close0.2 km
- Telford Way0.2 km
- Telford Way0.2 km
- Baron Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN168PU · Data under Open Government Licence