Penny Drive Kettering, North Northamptonshire
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN16), about 60 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 18750830.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 2.2 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 630 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 88 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Linden Medical Group, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 490 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 34% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 131 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
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (1); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 2016 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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 (77% of about 830 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Scott Road Garages, Scott Road, Kettering, NN16 9JY: up to 22 homes, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 88 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN16 9PH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN16 9WA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Wellingborough 981,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.8 km (7.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest (Kettering) Maple Road | 170 m |
| Car parks | Total Parking Solutions | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 26 Dahlia Road | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 63 km (39 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Linden Medical Group | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest An Patel Chemists | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Dental Practice | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Kettering Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central England Co-Op - Grange Place Cashzone | 240 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 58 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,130 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest North Park Recreation Ground 4.8 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Margaret Road Allotments 5.7 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 59 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of Saint Mary, a listed building (Grade II*), 740 m (0.5 miles) south-west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Saint Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 740 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Wicksteed Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cook's Spinney | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Star Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Cid Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Wilderness Spinney | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Three Corner Spinney | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| The Wilderness | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 5 | 5 |
None of the street's 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Tree Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 160 m | No published inspection |
| Grange Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 390 m | No published inspection |
| Kettering Buccleuch Academy Christian | All-through | 4–18 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Kettering Park Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 770 m (0.5 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 |
| Kettering Science Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Compass Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brambleside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Millbrook Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Millbrook Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Tree Nursery School NN16 9PH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Crescents Community Centre NN16 9PH | Other catering premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Turn 2 Us Cafe @ Resource Centre NN16 0NT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Londis NN16 0NT | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Grange Fish Bar NN16 0NT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Presto Pizza Kettering Ltd NN16 0NT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Central England Co-operative Society NN16 0NT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Mexican Fire Garden NN16 0NT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Avondale News, Food and Wine NN16 8PN | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Pizza Time NN16 8PL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Avondale Chippy NN16 8PL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Londis NN16 9PT | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Apr 2023 |
| Taylorshaw @ Kettering Buccleuch Academy NN16 9NS | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Balaji News and Booze NN16 9PT | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 5 Dec 2023 |
| Taylorshaw @ Grange Primary NN16 0PS | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (33); On or near Almond Road (15); On or near Myrtle Road (14); On or near Birch Road (10); On or near Summer Crescent (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 31% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 34% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | 40% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Nearby streets
Silverbirch Drive · Lime Road · Sycamore Close · Honey Crescent · Summer Crescent · Maple Road · Myrtle Road · Almond Road · Birch Road · Laburnum Crescent · Bluebell Close · Walnut Crescent
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.