Postcode report
Is NN16 9JZ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About NN16 9JZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
NN16 9JZ is a postcode in Kettering North, North Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NN16 9JZ, then scores the surrounding small area 68/100 - top 22% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NN16 9JZ are housing and local prosperity, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NN16 9JZ is based on North Northamptonshire 015 Census 2021. It covers 8,436 residents, 4,798 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 77% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 4% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near NN16 9JZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NN16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £188k from 131 rolling sales, up 4.2% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NN16 9JZ can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NN16 9JZ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NN16 9JZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NN16 9JZ
Is NN16 9JZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 68/100 (top 22% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NN16 9JZ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NN16 9JZ?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NN16 9JZ?
LocaleIQ matched NN16 9JZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NN16 9JZ?
The latest median sold price is £188k based on 131 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NN16 9JZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.