Saunders Close Kettering, North Northamptonshire
79 addresses across 3 postcodes (NN16), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 18705980.
65 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 61). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in North Northamptonshire costs £2,424 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 1% to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Kettering, about 400 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Westfield Gardens, is about 40 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 69 to 80 m above sea level. 2 of its 79 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Headlands Surgery, about 370 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km. About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 28% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 283 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
65 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 42 m². Most common: Flat (50); Bungalow, end-terrace (4); Bungalow, mid-terrace (4). Built: 1983-1990 (35); 1991-1995 (13); 1976-1982 (7). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (52).
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 (72% of about 1,380 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
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 79 addresses are between 69 m and 80 m above sea level (76 m on average); the ground rises about 11 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN16 0AP | 100% | 12% | 12% | 0% |
| NN16 0AU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN16 0AW | 100% | 1% | 1% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 400 m |
| Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.6 km | |
| Wellingborough 981,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.0 km | |
| Bus stops | 27 stops within 400 m, 71 within 800 m; nearest Bus Depot Kettering | 150 m |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m; nearest KetteringParking.Co.Uk | 260 m |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km; nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 200 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 63.0 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Headlands Surgery | 370 m |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Odessey Pharmacy | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Shires Dental Care | 300 m |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 630 m |
| Police station | Kettering Police Station | 320 m |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m; nearest Yorkshire Bank | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m; nearest Westfield Gardens 2.4 ha | 40 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,700 m² | 50 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 370 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Northfield Avenue Allotments 1.8 ha | 320 m |
Within 800 m: 7 parks and gardens, 4.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Sawyer's Almshouses, a listed building (Grade II*), 210 m south-east. 42 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sawyer's Almshouses | Listed building, Grade II* | 210 m south-east |
| Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 230 m east |
| Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade I | 240 m east |
| Carey House | Listed building, Grade II* | 480 m north |
| Wicksteed Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Three Corner Spinney | Wood | 1.7 km south-east |
| Cook's Spinney | Wood | 1.8 km east |
| The Wilderness | Wood | 2.3 km south-east |
| Coppicemoor Spinney | Wood | 2.4 km south |
| The Gorse | Wood | 2.5 km south-west |
| Cransley Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 77 | 79 |
2 of the street's 79 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 550 m | No published inspection |
| Hawthorn Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 670 m | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km | 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 |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hall Meadow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bishop Stopford School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km | 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 |
| Compass Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greenfields Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km | Outstanding (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kettering Science Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.4 km | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kettering Park Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | 1.4 km | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Southfield School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rose NN16 0AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 4 Good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Linnetts Newsagents NN16 0AN | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| The Old Market Inn NN16 0AJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2024 |
| The Royal Hotel NN16 0AJ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 150 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Mystic Pizza Kebab NN16 0AJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ruh Bowl NN16 0AJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2026 |
| The Blitz Tearoom And Jazz Lounge NN16 0AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Kafe Bloc & Deli Bloc NN16 0AN | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Rocky's Gelato NN16 0AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2022 |
| Subway NN16 8ST | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Casa Di Roma NN16 0AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 16 Nov 2022 |
| Kino Lounge NN16 0AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Geek Retreat NN16 8ST | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Merkur Slots NN16 8ST | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2024 |
| McDonalds Restaurant Ltd NN16 8SU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 102 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 79 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Other theft | 18 |
| Drugs | 13 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Market Street (54); On or near Sheep Street (44); On or near Bus/Coach Station (41); On or near Drill Hall Court (30); On or near Parking Area (26).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 41% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 28% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 41% | 17% |
| Private rented | 30% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 41% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 29% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 1 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
West Street · Hazelwood Lane · Saunders Close · Hazelwood Court · Sir John Brown Court · Sheep Street · Market Place · Station Road · Judes Court · High Street · Drill Hall Court · Commercial Road
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.