Gower Close Kettering, North Northamptonshire
17 addresses across 1 postcode (NN15), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 18705112.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 15).
- Flood: 8 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Kettering, about 1.4 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 520 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 61 to 64 m above sea level.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Headlands Surgery, about 1.3 km away.
- People: About 450 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 17% of households owned their home and 12% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 141 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (9); House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (3). Built: 1991-1995 (13); 1983-1990 (1); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (14); owner-occupied (1).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (55% of about 1,080 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 7 at medium risk and 6 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 61 m and 64 m above sea level (63 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN15 6ES | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km |
| Wellingborough 981,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.3 km | |
| Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.0 km | |
| Bus stops | 21 stops within 400 m, 35 within 800 m; nearest Langley Way Kettering | 20 m |
| Car parks | KetteringParking.Co.Uk | 1.5 km |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km; nearest Osprey Charging Station | 670 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 61.5 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Headlands Surgery | 1.3 km |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 700 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Venture Dental Practice | 1.0 km |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 1.3 km |
| Police station | Kettering Police Station | 1.6 km |
| Cash machines | Central England Co-Op - London, Kettering Road Cashzone | 870 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 520 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,050 m² | 50 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 30 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Whiteford Drive Allotments 2.9 ha | 150 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 1.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wicksteed Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 850 m east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wicksteed Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 850 m east |
| Barton Seagrave moats, fishponds and shrunken medieval village remains | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Three Corner Spinney | Wood | 850 m north-east |
| Coppicemoor Spinney | Wood | 1.3 km south-west |
| Cook's Spinney | Wood | 1.3 km north-east |
| The Wilderness | Wood | 1.6 km north-east |
| The Shrubbery | Wood | 1.7 km east |
| Cransley Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 4.5 km west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.8 | 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
Noise figures are still being loaded.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 440 m | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greenfields Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 450 m | Outstanding (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bishop Stopford School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 570 m | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.0 km | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hawthorn Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hall Meadow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Compass Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kettering Science Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.8 km | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Millbrook Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.9 km | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Latimer Arts College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km | No published inspection |
| Millbrook Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km | No published inspection |
| Barton Seagrave Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Convenience Store NN15 6HY | Retailers - other | 240 m | 4 Good | 13 Aug 2024 |
| The Mikado Pheasant NN15 6JS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Highfield Barnes Community Centre NN15 6JB | Other catering premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Geo's Grill NN15 6JQ | Mobile caterer | 300 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Bryant Road Stores NN15 6JF | Retailers - other | 380 m | 4 Good | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Everlast Gyms Kettering NN15 6NL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 69 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Roughton Close (38); On or near Fishton Close (23); On or near Highfield Crescent (19); On or near Gower Close (17); On or near Barron Close (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 17% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 72% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 17% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 12% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
- NN15 6ES: 17 addresses of 18 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Langley Way · Richard Close · Barron Close · Edward Close · Highfield Road · Wicksteed Close · Fishton Close · Miller Close · Highfield Crescent · Roughton Close · Patrick Road · Edward Road
All the streets in NN15 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.