NN16 9TW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Myrtle Road, 1.2km from Weekley in Kettering. Administratively it sits within Windmill ward and the Kettering constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NN16 9TW is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £184k.
Census 2021 statistics for NN16 9TW are sourced from Output Area E00137763 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MYRTLE ROAD, NN16 9TW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MYRTLE ROAD, NN16 9TW.
320
38
£ 34,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN16 9TW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NN16 9TW is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN16 9TW. The average age is 37.8. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 159,000
3 sales · Mean £ 166,666
Terraced
£ 145,000
2 sales · Mean £ 145,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN16 9TW has low crime rates — 46 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 Buccleuch Academy
Ronald Tree Nursery School
Grange Primary Academy
Kettering Park Junior Academy
Kettering Park Infant Academy
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Brambleside Primary School
Kettering Science Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Kettering Rifle Band Club1.0 km
- Windmill Club0.9 km
- The Warren0.8 km
- Cordwainer0.6 km
- Midland Band Club0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Restauracja Gospoda0.9 km
- Mexican Fire Garden0.3 km
- Turn 2 Us Cafe @ Resource Centre0.3 km
- Zen Spice0.7 km
- Frank's Pizzeria1.0 km
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Central England Co-op Society Ltd0.8 km
- Cedar News Food and Wine Ltd0.5 km
- EKTA Newsagents0.9 km
- Emesa Trading Ltd0.9 km
- King Mini Market0.7 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Mill Road Chippy0.9 km
- Mmmmm Salads and Sandwiches0.8 km
- Werringtons Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Chu's Fish and Chips0.6 km
- Peking House0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kettering2.4 km
- Corby9.0 km
- Wellingborough12.0 km
Bus Stops
- Ivy Rd0.1 km
- Bus Shelter0.1 km
- Bus Shelter0.1 km
- Aster Road0.1 km
- Aster Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NN169TW · Data under Open Government Licence