Postcode Analysis North Northamptonshire, East Midlands

SCOTLAND STREET, NN16 8XS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCOTLAND STREET, NN16 8XS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

364

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NN16 8XS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NN16 8XS — age 34, 40% ownership, 49% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (34) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 19.0% year-on-year.

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

NN16 8XS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Scotland Street, 0.8km from Kettering in Kettering. Administratively it sits within Northall ward and the Kettering constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NN16 8XS offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 19.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NN16 8XS are sourced from Output Area E00137907 (shared with 19 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 8XS. 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

White / British79.1%
Asian / British Asian8.4%
Black / African / Caribbean5.7%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 142,000

11 sales · Mean £ 136,103

Semi-Detached

£ 172,000

1 sales · Mean £ 172,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around NN16 8XS is moderate at 77 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.

Violence and sexual offences253
Anti-social behaviour164
Criminal damage and arson49
Drugs46
Other theft42

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good258 pupils0.2 km
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Kettering Park Junior Academy

Requires Improvement328 pupils0.5 km
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Ronald Tree Nursery School

Good118 pupils0.6 km
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Kettering Park Infant Academy

Requires Improvement247 pupils0.6 km
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Grange Primary Academy

Good220 pupils0.8 km
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Kettering Science Academy

Requires Improvement1338 pupils0.8 km
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Compass Primary Academy

Requires Improvement402 pupils0.9 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Good363 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

62 nearby
  • Cedar News Food and Wine Ltd0.6 km
  • Gosai Stores0.5 km
  • Avondale News, Food and Wine0.4 km
  • Bath Road Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Chrysler Garage0.9 km
  • + 57 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Cordwainer0.6 km
  • Kettering Athletic Club0.8 km
  • Midland Band Club1.0 km
  • Midland Band Club1.0 km
  • Pop Central0.8 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Cafe Europa0.7 km
  • Mexican Fire Garden0.8 km
  • Royal Bengal Restaurant0.6 km
  • Youth Works Northamptonshire0.7 km
  • Frank's Pizzeria0.5 km
  • + 37 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Chu's Fish and Chips0.7 km
  • Giorgio's0.6 km
  • Peking House0.6 km
  • Pizza Time0.4 km
  • Avondale Chippy Ltd0.4 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
  • Odra Supermarket Ltd0.5 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Kettering Market Ltd0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • CB Hotels1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kettering1.5 km
  • Corby9.8 km
  • Wellingborough11.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Buccleuch PH0.1 km
  • Ford Street0.2 km
  • Bath Rd0.2 km
  • The Buccleuch PH0.2 km
  • Bonham Court0.2 km