Garrard Way Kettering, North Northamptonshire
69 addresses across 6 postcodes (NN16), about 920 m (0.6 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 18700275.
- Flood: 22 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in North Northamptonshire costs £2,424 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Kettering, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Pocket Park, is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 79 to 98 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 70 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Eskdaill Medical, about 750 m (0.5 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,080 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 39% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 153 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 2023 | UNIT 2, EXPRESS PARK NN16 8TD | Other | £450,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Sep 2021 | UNIT 1, BUSHACRE COURT NN16 8TD | Other | £875,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Oct 2020 | PROGRESS SUZUKI NN16 8TD | Other | £915,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Jul 2019 | 10 NN16 8TD | Other | £671,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Mar 2019 | 3 NN16 8TD | Other | £1,750,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Jun 2017 | 10 NN16 8TD | Other | £700,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Mar 2017 | UNIT 1, BUSHACRE COURT NN16 8TD | Other | £625,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Jul 2015 | UNIT 4, BUSHACRE COURT NN16 8TD | Other | £387,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 May 2015 | UNIT 3, ACAN BUSINESS PARK NN16 8TD | Other | £1,122,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Mar 2015 | 2 NN16 8TD | Other | £1,800,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in North Northamptonshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,424 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,616 | £1,885 | £2,155 | £2,424 | £2,963 | £3,501 | £4,040 | £4,848 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (52% of about 1,740 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Kettering Town Centre. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 17 September 2026 to 18 September 2026: North Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 17 September 2026 to 18 September 2026: North Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 16 addresses are in areas at high risk, 6 at medium risk and 10 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN16 8TD | not in 2 or 3 | 8 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| NN16 8AS | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN16 6TD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN16 8UP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NN16 8UU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| NN16 8UY | not in 2 or 3 | 7 / 6 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 70 addresses are between 79 m and 98 m above sea level (86 m on average); the ground rises about 18 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN16 6TD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN16 8TD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN16 8UP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN16 8UU | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NN16 8UY | 100% | 3% | 3% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) | |
| Wellingborough 981,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.1 km (7.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 52 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Baron Avenue Kettering | 180 m |
| Car parks | Wadcroft Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp Pulse | 310 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 61.8 km (38 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Eskdaill Medical | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Prospect Pharmacy | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Old School House | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Kettering General Hospital | 250 m |
| Police station | Kettering Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Central England Co-op - Grange Place | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pocket Park 1.0 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 320 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Northfield Avenue Allotments 1.8 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Spinnies | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Pottedbrig Spinney | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Brookside Spinney | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Maunsell's Spinney | Wood | 1.9 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Glendon Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Cransley Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 1 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 5 |
| Under 55 | 60 | 64 |
10 of the street's 70 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 6 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North Northamptonshire: see them on the North Northamptonshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kettering Park Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hall Meadow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hawthorn Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Red Kitchen NN16 8UN | Mobile caterer | 140 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Creatisan Ltd NN16 8TD | Mobile caterer | 240 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jul 2024 |
| KGH Social Club NN16 8UZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Patient Food Service NN16 8UZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Amigo NN16 8UZ | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Coffee House NN16 8UZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Costa Coffee NN16 8UZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| The Basement Brasserie NN16 8UZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Windermere Day Nursery NN16 8LX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Taffy Town UK NN16 8TD | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Teamwork Trust NN16 9XW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Jan 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 66 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hospital (122); On or near Baron Avenue (19); On or near Parking Area (7); On or near Haweswater Road (4); On or near Ladybower Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 39% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 41% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 35% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 79% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- NN16 8TD: 60 addresses of 63 in the postcode
- NN16 8AS: 5 addresses of 17 in the postcode
- NN16 6TD: 1 address of 2 in the postcode
- NN16 8UP: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
- NN16 8UU: 1 address of 104 in the postcode
- NN16 8UY: 1 address of 37 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Legion Crescent · Warren Hill · Baron Avenue · Bushacre Court · Ladybower Close · Thirlmere Close · Carsington Close · Haweswater Road · Langsett Close · Bartley Drive · Buttermere Close · Poppy Fields
All the streets in NN16 and across North Northamptonshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.