Living in NN16, North Northamptonshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NN16 in North Northamptonshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in North Northamptonshire: £256,610, up 3.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around NN16
63 recorded home sales on the streets around central NN16 in the last 2 years, with a median of £190,000 and a range from £88,000 to £305,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 COMPTON PLACE, NN16 0LZ | semi-detached | £245,000 | 2026-06-11 |
| 29 EDINBURGH ROAD, NN16 8NZ | terraced | £155,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 30 SYCAMORE CLOSE, NN16 9ST | semi-detached | £195,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 80 CORNWALL ROAD, NN16 8PE | terraced | £181,000 | 2026-04-20 |
| 98 AVONDALE ROAD, NN16 8PL | terraced | £145,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| 6 ALICE GARDENS, NN16 0NZ | semi-detached | £210,000 | 2026-04-02 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
29 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfields Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Kettering Buccleuch Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Kettering Science Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Kettering Park Infant Academy | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Compass Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
17 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: St Peter's School, Youth Works Community College.
All 2 fee-paying schools near NN16, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 23.6% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 14.0% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 13.7% |
| Skilled trades | 11.7% |
| Sales and customer service | 9.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
373 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NN16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on North Northamptonshire's figures.
Common questions about NN16
What is the average house price in NN16?
The average sold price in North Northamptonshire is £256,610 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NN16?
Prices in North Northamptonshire are up 3.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NN16?
The median of 63 recorded sales around central NN16 in the last 2 years is £190,000, ranging from £88,000 to £305,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NN16?
29 schools sit within 3 miles of central NN16, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NN16?
373 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NN16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NN16 at risk of flooding?
Central NN16 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NN16 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £190,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 373 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NN16 safe?
373 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NN16 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NN16 or NN14, NN16 or NN15, NN16 or NN18.
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