Stuart Close Kettering, North Northamptonshire
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN16), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 18700110.
5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £95,000 across 1 sale. 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 1, E: 1, F: 1). 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 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Kettering, about 1.1 km away in a straight line. There is a small park or garden about 220 m away, and Westfield Gardens (2.4 hectares) is about 730 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 88 to 90 m above sea level. 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Linden Medical Group, about 540 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km. About 200 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 21% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 280 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £88,500 | £88,500 | £88,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £67,000 | £67,000 | £67,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec 2020 | 2 NN16 0SS | Terraced | £85,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Jan 2019 | 3 NN16 0SS | Flat or maisonette | £95,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Feb 2017 | 3 NN16 0SS | Flat or maisonette | £88,500 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Nov 2007 | 3 NN16 0SS | Flat or maisonette | £70,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Nov 2005 | 1 NN16 0SS | Terraced | £67,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 47 m². Most common: Flat (7); Bungalow, end-terrace (2); Bungalow, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1976-1982 (5); 1983-1990 (4); 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8); rented (private) (2); 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 (71% of about 750 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 13 addresses are between 88 m and 90 m above sea level (89 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN16 0SS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN16 0SW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km |
| Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.0 km | |
| Wellingborough 981,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.2 km | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m, 51 within 800 m; nearest Ford Street Kettering | 130 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m; nearest Wadcroft Car Park | 670 m |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km; nearest bp Pulse | 270 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 63.1 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Linden Medical Group | 540 m |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Elan Chemists | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Montagu Street Dental Practice | 310 m |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 790 m |
| Police station | Kettering Police Station | 490 m |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m; nearest European Mini Market Cashzone | 400 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 730 m² | 220 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Westfield Gardens 2.4 ha | 730 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,920 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Mill Road Park 7,020 m² | 260 m |
| Allotments | Northfield Avenue Allotments 1.8 ha | 1.0 km |
Within 800 m: 7 parks and gardens, 3.2 hectares in all.
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 340 m | 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 Park Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 710 m | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kettering Park Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | 750 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kettering Science Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 800 m | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Compass Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ronald Tree Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 880 m | No published inspection |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.0 km | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hawthorn Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grange Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km | No published inspection |
| Kettering Buccleuch Academy Christian | All-through | 4–18 | 1.3 km | 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 |
| Southfield School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunchbox NN16 8RX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Polii Maxx Limited NN16 8YD | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Papa Johns Pizza NN16 8XH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Olive Row Care Home NN16 0EB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Premier NN16 8XQ | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Master Chef NN16 8XJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Bella Sicilia NN16 8XQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| The Courtyard NN16 8SG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bonkers Playhouse NN16 0BU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jan 2024 |
| New Village NN16 0TA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Alexandra Arms NN16 0BU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Montagu Stop and Shop NN16 8RU | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Julie's Cafe NN16 8RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Poli Maxi Foods NN16 8RA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 220 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Roops News NN16 0RJ | Retailers - other | 220 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 23 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 109 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 |
| Public order | 21 |
| Other theft | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Alexandra Street (27); On or near Eden Street (23); On or near Albert Street (22); On or near Carey Street (21); On or near Alfred Street (20).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 21% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 5% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 62% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 16% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 25% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is 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
Arthurs Way · Thorngate Street · Alfred Street · Gloucester Close · Ford Street · Albert Street · Alexandra Street · Club Street · Victoria Street · Water Street · Eden Street · Tresham Street
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.