Is NN16 8TW a safe place to live?

Yes, NN16 8TW is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 14 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of NN16 8TW?

The population for the NN16 8TW area is approximately 299 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis North Northamptonshire, East Midlands

THORPE LANE, NN16 8TW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORPE LANE, NN16 8TW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

299

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NN16 8TW 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10

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7/10

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1/10

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9/10

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4/10

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3/10

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2/10

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8/10

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1/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NN16 8TW — age 47, 79% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NN16 8TW is a safe, established residential area on Thorpe Lane, 1.3km from Thorpe Malsor in North Northamptonshire. Administratively it sits within Burton and Broughton ward and the Kettering constituency.

For families considering a move, NN16 8TW represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NN16 8TW are sourced from Output Area E00169214 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN16 8TW. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 0%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

NN16 8TW has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8

Criminal damage and arson2

Anti-social behaviour1

Public order1

Robbery1

school Local Schools

Wren Spinney Community School

Outstanding77 pupils0.8 km

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Good217 pupils1.3 km

Hall Meadow Primary School

Good208 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby

Good Loaf0.6 km
Coffee House0.8 km
Baguettaway Kettering Ltd0.8 km
Costa Coffee0.8 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

KGH Social Club0.8 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Amigo0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Kettering1.7 km
Corby10.7 km
Wellingborough12.1 km

Bus Stops

Gipsy Lane0.5 km
Gipsy Lane0.5 km