Postcode Analysis North Northamptonshire, East Midlands

DARLEY CLOSE, NN16 9XP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARLEY CLOSE, NN16 9XP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

343

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NN16 9XP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NN16 9XP combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£408k 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 9XP is a sought-after residential area on Darley Close, 1.2km from Weekley in Kettering. Administratively it sits within Clover Hill ward and the Kettering constituency.

For serious buyers, NN16 9XP is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £408k. 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 9XP are sourced from Output Area E00137789 (shared with 7 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 9XP. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.3%
Asian / British Asian15.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 408,000

1 sales · Mean £ 408,000

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

NN16 9XP has low crime rates — 12 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 offences9
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson5
Burglary4
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Brambleside Primary School

Good409 pupils0.3 km
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Kettering Buccleuch Academy

Good1851 pupils0.8 km
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Kettering Park Junior Academy

Requires Improvement328 pupils1.3 km
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Kettering Park Infant Academy

Requires Improvement247 pupils1.3 km
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Ronald Tree Nursery School

Good118 pupils1.4 km
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Grange Primary Academy

Good220 pupils1.6 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Good363 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Ironstone Wellbeing Centre Cafe0.9 km
  • Starbucks (Eurogarages Ltd)0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Hyper Mart0.7 km
  • One Stop0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Brambleside Fish and Chips0.4 km
  • Chans Cantonese Take Away0.4 km
  • Chu's Fish and Chips1.0 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Midland Band Club0.9 km
  • Midland Band Club0.9 km
  • The Briars0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kettering3.0 km
  • Corby8.1 km
  • Wellingborough13.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Brambleside0.2 km
  • Viking Close0.3 km
  • Viking Close0.3 km
  • Brambleside Shops0.3 km
  • The Briars PH0.3 km