NN16 9FJ is a safe, established residential area on Ettrick Close in Kettering. Administratively it sits within Clover Hill ward and the Kettering constituency.
For serious buyers, NN16 9FJ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, down 8.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN16 9FJ are sourced from Output Area E00137794 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ETTRICK CLOSE, NN16 9FJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ETTRICK CLOSE, NN16 9FJ.
371
42
£ 47,000 /yr
58%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NN16 9FJ spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 8.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN16 9FJ. The average age is 42.1. 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
£ 325,000
4 sales · Mean £ 332,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN16 9FJ has low crime rates — 22 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 Stop0.7 km
- Hyper Mart0.8 km
- Hyper Mart0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Brambleside Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Chans Cantonese Take Away0.7 km
- Greggs Plc0.7 km
- Greggs1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Olive Catering Services Ltd0.8 km
- Ironstone Wellbeing Centre Cafe0.7 km
- New York Thunder Bowl0.5 km
- Aramark Catering @ Argos Wincanton0.9 km
- Asda Customer Cafe (compass)0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Kettering Athletic Club1.0 km
- Midland Band Club0.8 km
- Midland Band Club0.8 km
- The Briars0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kettering2.6 km
- Corby8.6 km
- Wellingborough13.0 km
Bus Stops
- Furnace Lane0.0 km
- Furnace Lane0.1 km
- Pennine Way0.1 km
- Mendip Close0.1 km
- Bracken Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN169FJ · Data under Open Government Licence