Postcode Analysis North Northamptonshire, East Midlands

SWINBURNE CLOSE, NN16 9BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWINBURNE CLOSE, NN16 9BX.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. NN16 9BX's low deprivation rank, 59% ownership, and £233k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

NN16 9BX is a sought-after residential area on Swinburne Close, 1.4km from Weekley in Kettering. Administratively it sits within Clover Hill ward and the Kettering constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NN16 9BX offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £233k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for NN16 9BX are sourced from Output Area E00137796 (shared with 4 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 9BX. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.0%
Asian / British Asian9.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 190,000

3 sales · Mean £ 204,000

Semi-Detached

£ 198,500

10 sales · Mean £ 206,900

Terraced

£ 171,000

1 sales · Mean £ 171,000

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

NN16 9BX has low crime rates — 19 incidents 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 offences30
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson12
Burglary6
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Brambleside Primary School

Good409 pupils0.2 km
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Kettering Buccleuch Academy

Good1851 pupils0.7 km
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Kettering Park Infant Academy

Requires Improvement247 pupils1.0 km
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Kettering Park Junior Academy

Requires Improvement328 pupils1.0 km
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Ronald Tree Nursery School

Good118 pupils1.2 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Good363 pupils1.3 km
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Grange Primary Academy

Good220 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Bath Road Convenience Store0.8 km
  • One Stop0.2 km
  • Hyper Mart0.4 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Cedar News Food and Wine Ltd0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Brambleside Fish and Chips0.2 km
  • Chans Cantonese Take Away0.2 km
  • Chu's Fish and Chips0.7 km
  • Peking House0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Ironstone Wellbeing Centre Cafe0.9 km
  • New York Thunder Bowl0.9 km
  • Starbucks (Eurogarages Ltd)0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Cordwainer0.9 km
  • Midland Band Club0.6 km
  • Midland Band Club0.6 km
  • The Briars0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kettering2.8 km
  • Corby8.3 km
  • Wellingborough12.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Brambleside Shops0.1 km
  • The Briars PH0.1 km
  • The Briars PH0.1 km
  • Brambleside0.1 km
  • Viking Close0.1 km