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.
SWINBURNE CLOSE, NN16 9BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWINBURNE CLOSE, NN16 9BX.
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37
£ 47,000 /yr
66%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Brambleside Primary School
Kettering Buccleuch Academy
Kettering Park Infant Academy
Kettering Park Junior Academy
Ronald Tree Nursery School
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Grange Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, Cafe
3 nearby- Ironstone Wellbeing Centre Cafe0.9 km
- New York Thunder Bowl0.9 km
- Starbucks (Eurogarages Ltd)0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: NN169BX · Data under Open Government Licence