Postcode Analysis North Northamptonshire, East Midlands

GORSE ROAD, NN16 9TE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORSE ROAD, NN16 9TE.

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Population

317

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NN16 9TE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 38, NN16 9TE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £152k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

NN16 9TE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gorse Road, 0.9km from Weekley in Kettering. Administratively it sits within Windmill ward and the Kettering constituency.

For families considering a move, NN16 9TE represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NN16 9TE are sourced from Output Area E00137766 (shared with 5 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 9TE. 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

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 136,000

2 sales · Mean £ 136,000

Terraced

£ 185,000

3 sales · Mean £ 176,666

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

NN16 9TE has low crime rates — 38 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 offences51
Anti-social behaviour30
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order11
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Kettering Buccleuch Academy

Good1851 pupils0.4 km
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Grange Primary Academy

Good220 pupils0.6 km
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Ronald Tree Nursery School

Good118 pupils0.7 km
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Kettering Park Junior Academy

Requires Improvement328 pupils1.2 km
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Kettering Park Infant Academy

Requires Improvement247 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good258 pupils1.3 km
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Brambleside Primary School

Good409 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Cedar News Food and Wine Ltd0.8 km
  • The Film Cell1.0 km
  • King Mini Market1.0 km
  • Central England Co-operative Society0.5 km
  • Ricky Butcher1.0 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cordwainer1.0 km
  • Montagu Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Mexican Fire Garden0.5 km
  • Turn 2 Us Cafe @ Resource Centre0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Chu's Fish and Chips1.0 km
  • Peking House0.8 km
  • Pizza Time0.9 km
  • Presto Pizza0.5 km
  • Grange Fish Bar0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kettering2.7 km
  • Corby8.7 km
  • Wellingborough12.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Police Houses0.1 km
  • Police Houses0.1 km
  • Weekley Glebe Road0.1 km
  • Weekley Glebe Road0.1 km
  • Weekley Glebe Rd0.2 km