NN16 9FD is a safe, established residential area on Harwood Drive in Kettering. Administratively it sits within Clover Hill ward and the Kettering constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NN16, NN16 9FD offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £313k.
Census 2021 statistics for NN16 9FD are sourced from Output Area E00137790 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARWOOD DRIVE, NN16 9FD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARWOOD DRIVE, NN16 9FD.
409
43
£ 47,000 /yr
56%
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
NN16 9FD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 81% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN16 9FD. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 345,000
5 sales · Mean £ 325,000
Semi-Detached
£ 219,995
1 sales · Mean £ 219,995
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN16 9FD has low crime rates — 20 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
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Kettering Park Infant Academy
Kettering Park Junior Academy
Kettering Buccleuch Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- One Stop0.8 km
- Hyper Mart0.9 km
- Hyper Mart0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Brambleside Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Chans Cantonese Take Away0.8 km
- Greggs Plc0.7 km
- Greggs0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Olive Catering Services Ltd0.7 km
- Ironstone Wellbeing Centre Cafe0.7 km
- New York Thunder Bowl0.6 km
- Aramark Catering @ Argos Wincanton0.8 km
- Asda Customer Cafe (compass)0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Midland Band Club0.9 km
- Midland Band Club0.9 km
- The Briars0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kettering2.6 km
- Corby8.6 km
- Wellingborough13.1 km
Bus Stops
- Furnace Lane0.2 km
- Furnace Lane0.2 km
- Rockingham Paddocks0.3 km
- Pennine Way0.3 km
- Mendip Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN169FD · Data under Open Government Licence