NN16 9QN is a safe, established residential area on Reservoir Road, 1.2km from Kettering in Kettering. Administratively it sits within Clover Hill ward and the Kettering constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NN16 9QN offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £124k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN16 9QN are sourced from Output Area E00137750 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RESERVOIR ROAD, NN16 9QN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RESERVOIR ROAD, NN16 9QN.
439
39
£ 47,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NN16 9QN is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 3.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN16 9QN. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 122,500
23 sales · Mean £ 118,304
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN16 9QN has low crime rates — 28 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
Kettering Park Infant Academy
Kettering Park Junior Academy
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Kettering Buccleuch Academy
Brambleside Primary School
Ronald Tree Nursery School
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Grange Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Kettering Rifle Band Club0.5 km
- Shire Horse1.0 km
- Cordwainer0.4 km
- Kettering Athletic Club0.4 km
- Midland Band Club0.2 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- New York Thunder Bowl0.3 km
- Restauracja Gospoda0.7 km
- Lunchbox1.0 km
- The Raj Restaurant0.7 km
- Asda Customer Cafe (compass)0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Odra Supermarket Ltd0.9 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Asda0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Papa Johns0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Hai Sushi0.8 km
- Master Chef0.9 km
- Mmmmm Salads and Sandwiches1.0 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Booze 4 Less1.0 km
- Kala Supermarket1.0 km
- Maja Sklep0.8 km
- Poli Maxi Foods0.9 km
- Cedar News Food and Wine Ltd0.6 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kettering2.0 km
- Corby9.1 km
- Wellingborough12.3 km
Bus Stops
- Midland Band Club0.1 km
- Park Rd0.2 km
- Park Rd0.2 km
- Hallwood Rd0.2 km
- Hallwood Rd0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN169QN · Data under Open Government Licence