NN16 9TD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gorse Road, 1.1km from Weekley in Kettering. Administratively it sits within Windmill ward and the Kettering constituency.
For families considering a move, NN16 9TD represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £254k, down 12.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN16 9TD are sourced from Output Area E00137766 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GORSE ROAD, NN16 9TD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORSE ROAD, NN16 9TD.
317
38
£ 34,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN16 9TD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
NN16 9TD is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 12.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN16 9TD. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 184,000
5 sales · Mean £ 206,840
Terraced
£ 250,000
2 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN16 9TD is moderate at 61 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 Buccleuch Academy
Grange Primary Academy
Ronald Tree Nursery School
Kettering Park Junior Academy
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Kettering Park Infant Academy
Brambleside Primary School
Kettering Science Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Central England Co-op Society Ltd1.0 km
- Cedar News Food and Wine Ltd0.7 km
- King Mini Market0.8 km
- Central England Co-operative Society0.3 km
- Ricky Butcher0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Warren0.9 km
- Cordwainer0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Mmmmm Salads and Sandwiches1.0 km
- Werringtons Fish and Chips1.0 km
- Chu's Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Peking House0.7 km
- Pizza Time0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Mexican Fire Garden0.3 km
- Turn 2 Us Cafe @ Resource Centre0.3 km
- Zen Spice0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kettering2.6 km
- Corby8.9 km
- Wellingborough12.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Shelter0.1 km
- Bus Shelter0.1 km
- Ivy Road0.1 km
- Ivy Rd0.2 km
- Kathleen Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN169TD · Data under Open Government Licence