NN16 9RB is a sought-after residential area on Shakespeare Road, 1.3km from Kettering in Kettering. Administratively it sits within Clover Hill ward and the Kettering constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NN16, NN16 9RB offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k. 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 9RB are sourced from Output Area E00137757 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHAKESPEARE ROAD, NN16 9RB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAKESPEARE ROAD, NN16 9RB.
354
49
£ 47,000 /yr
43%
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.
Area Character
NN16 9RB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £280k, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN16 9RB. The average age is 49.4. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 280,000
2 sales · Mean £ 280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN16 9RB has low crime rates — 25 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
Brambleside Primary School
Kettering Buccleuch Academy
Ronald Tree Nursery School
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Grange Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Kettering Rifle Band Club0.5 km
- Cordwainer0.5 km
- Kettering Athletic Club0.5 km
- Midland Band Club0.1 km
- Midland Band Club0.1 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- New York Thunder Bowl0.3 km
- Restauracja Gospoda0.8 km
- The Raj Restaurant0.8 km
- Asda Customer Cafe (compass)0.7 km
- Cafe Europa0.6 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Maja Sklep0.9 km
- Cedar News Food and Wine Ltd0.6 km
- Gosai Stores0.6 km
- Euro Discount0.9 km
- Field Street Stores0.8 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
- Asda0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Hai Sushi0.9 km
- New China0.9 km
- Chans Cantonese Take Away0.7 km
- Chu's Fish and Chips0.4 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kettering2.1 km
- Corby9.0 km
- Wellingborough12.4 km
Bus Stops
- Midland Band Club0.1 km
- Hallwood Rd0.2 km
- Hallwood Rd0.2 km
- Park Rd0.2 km
- Park Rd0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN169RB · Data under Open Government Licence