Postcode Analysis North Northamptonshire, East Midlands

SHAKESPEARE ROAD, NN16 9RA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAKESPEARE ROAD, NN16 9RA.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NN16 9RA combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£450k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

NN16 9RA is a sought-after residential area on Shakespeare Road in Kettering. Administratively it sits within Clover Hill ward and the Kettering constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NN16, NN16 9RA offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 90% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k. 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 9RA are sourced from Output Area E00137756 (shared with 8 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 9RA. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.9%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 317,500

2 sales · Mean £ 317,500

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

NN16 9RA has low crime rates — 21 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.

Violence and sexual offences62
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft8
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Brambleside Primary School

Good409 pupils0.6 km
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Kettering Park Infant Academy

Requires Improvement247 pupils0.7 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Good363 pupils0.8 km
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Kettering Park Junior Academy

Requires Improvement328 pupils0.8 km
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Kettering Buccleuch Academy

Good1851 pupils1.0 km
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Ronald Tree Nursery School

Good118 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good258 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Kettering Rifle Band Club0.9 km
  • Cordwainer0.8 km
  • Kettering Athletic Club0.7 km
  • Midland Band Club0.4 km
  • Midland Band Club0.4 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • New York Thunder Bowl0.3 km
  • Asda Customer Cafe (compass)0.8 km
  • Cafe Europa0.9 km
  • Starbucks (Eurogarages Ltd)0.8 km
  • Youth Works Northamptonshire0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Cedar News Food and Wine Ltd0.9 km
  • Gosai Stores0.9 km
  • Quality Food and Grocery Limited0.9 km
  • Hyper Mart0.6 km
  • Hyper Mart0.3 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Chans Cantonese Take Away0.5 km
  • Chu's Fish and Chips0.7 km
  • Greggs Plc0.9 km
  • Peking House0.9 km
  • Brambleside Fish and Chips0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kettering2.4 km
  • Corby8.7 km
  • Wellingborough12.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Neal Ave0.0 km
  • 51 Neale Avenue0.1 km
  • Cotswold Ave0.2 km
  • Bracken Close0.2 km
  • Bracken Close0.2 km