NN16 9BL is a safe, established residential area on Bramble Close in Kettering. Administratively it sits within Clover Hill ward and the Kettering constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £252k, up 20.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN16 9BL are sourced from Output Area E00137795 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRAMBLE CLOSE, NN16 9BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAMBLE CLOSE, NN16 9BL.
295
42
£ 47,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
NN16 9BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 20.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN16 9BL. The average age is 42.4. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 241,250
6 sales · Mean £ 248,666
Terraced
£ 252,000
1 sales · Mean £ 252,000
Detached
£ 284,500
2 sales · Mean £ 284,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN16 9BL is moderate at 51 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
Brambleside Primary School
Kettering Park Infant Academy
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Kettering Park Junior Academy
Kettering Buccleuch Academy
Ronald Tree Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- One Stop0.4 km
- Hyper Mart0.9 km
- Hyper Mart0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Brambleside Fish and Chips0.4 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Chans Cantonese Take Away0.4 km
- Chu's Fish and Chips1.0 km
- Greggs0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Olive Catering Services Ltd0.8 km
- Ironstone Wellbeing Centre Cafe0.6 km
- New York Thunder Bowl0.6 km
- Asda Customer Cafe (compass)1.0 km
- Miller & Carter0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Midland Band Club0.7 km
- Midland Band Club0.7 km
- The Briars0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kettering2.7 km
- Corby8.4 km
- Wellingborough13.1 km
Bus Stops
- Brambleside0.1 km
- Pennine Way0.2 km
- Bracken Close0.2 km
- Bracken Close0.2 km
- Rockingham Paddocks0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN169BL · Data under Open Government Licence