Postcode Analysis North Northamptonshire, East Midlands

LARKWOOD CLOSE, NN16 9NQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARKWOOD CLOSE, NN16 9NQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

365

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NN16 9NQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. NN16 9NQ's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £370k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 8.9% year-on-year.

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

NN16 9NQ is a sought-after residential area on Larkwood Close in Kettering. Administratively it sits within Clover Hill ward and the Kettering constituency.

For serious buyers, NN16 9NQ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 93% 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 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k, up 8.9% year-on-year. 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 9NQ are sourced from Output Area E00137791 (shared with 7 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 9NQ. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.2%
Asian / British Asian10.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 350,000

15 sales · Mean £ 337,766

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

NN16 9NQ has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences84
Criminal damage and arson20
Drugs20
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Brambleside Primary School

Good409 pupils0.2 km
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Kettering Buccleuch Academy

Good1851 pupils1.1 km
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Kettering Park Infant Academy

Requires Improvement247 pupils1.3 km
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Kettering Park Junior Academy

Requires Improvement328 pupils1.4 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Good363 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Ironstone Wellbeing Centre Cafe0.4 km
  • Olive Catering Services Ltd0.9 km
  • New York Thunder Bowl1.0 km
  • Miller & Carter0.6 km
  • Police Investigation Centre0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Hyper Mart0.7 km
  • One Stop0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Brambleside Fish and Chips0.3 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Chans Cantonese Take Away0.3 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Midland Band Club0.9 km
  • Midland Band Club0.9 km
  • The Briars0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kettering3.0 km
  • Corby8.1 km
  • Wellingborough13.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Litchfield Close0.2 km
  • Malvern Close0.3 km
  • The Briars PH0.4 km
  • The Briars PH0.4 km
  • Brambleside Shops0.4 km