Kettering Central East
North Northamptonshire 017 · 4 sub-areas · 9,690 residents
North Northamptonshire 017 is a predominantly renting neighbourhood within North Northamptonshire, home to around 9,690 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £870 a month — well below the UK median for a two-bed — though rents rose nearly 9% last year. Over half of residents rent privately, which makes this one of the more tenure-distinctive pockets of the East Midlands.
Kettering Central East is a green, lower-density part of North Northamptonshire — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. The rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
Overview
What's it like to live in Kettering Central East?
3 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 20 restaurants and 10 pubs in five minutes; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £978 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Kettering Central East in North Northamptonshire
Living in Kettering Central East
This neighbourhood has a notably high proportion of private renters — just over half of all households — which shapes its character considerably. Unlike much of the surrounding East Midlands, where owner-occupation dominates, this area has the feel of a more transient, mixed community. Greenspace is genuinely close: the average resident is within about 250 metres of open space, and around two in three households can reach greenspace on foot.
On cost, this neighbourhood sits at the affordable end of the market. A two-bedroom home runs around £870 a month, well below the UK median of roughly £1,200 for a comparable property. Even so, affordability is stretched: rents consume around 45% of typical take-home pay here, which reflects that local salaries — median resident earnings are around £32,900 a year — don't stretch as far as the rental pressure might suggest. Annual rents rose by nearly 9% over the past year, faster than wage growth.
The population skews younger than much of North Northamptonshire. Almost 30% of residents are aged 18 to 34, and under-18s make up another 23% — so roughly half the neighbourhood is under 35. Single-person households account for just over a third of all homes. The ethnic diversity index sits at 30.3, and just over two-thirds of residents were born in the UK, giving the area a moderately mixed character by East Midlands standards.
Deprivation is a real feature here: the IMD score of 31.9 puts the neighbourhood in the second decile nationally, meaning it's among the more deprived 20% of areas in England. That context matters when weighing up the low rents — they reflect underlying economic conditions as much as a bargain. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how conditions vary across the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is North Northamptonshire 017 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you prioritise. Rents are low, greenspace is close, and the area has a youthful, mixed feel. The trade-off is a crime rate roughly twice the national average and deprivation indicators that place it in the bottom 20% of English neighbourhoods. It suits renters on tighter budgets more than those putting schools or safety at the top of the list.
- What is the rent in North Northamptonshire 017?
- A one-bedroom typically runs around £670 a month, a two-bedroom around £870, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,050. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose by nearly 9% over the past year, so expect these figures to move.
- Is North Northamptonshire 017 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is 148.9 per 1,000 residents annually — about double the UK national average. That's an elevated figure and consistent with the neighbourhood's deprivation profile. Street-level variation exists, so checking specific roads via police.uk data is worthwhile before committing.
- What's the commute from North Northamptonshire 017 to the city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is around 1,300 metres away — roughly a 16-minute walk. By rail, London takes about 62 minutes and Birmingham around 99 minutes. Most residents drive: nearly 58% commute by car, and only 4% use public transport, so factor in car ownership costs.
- Who lives in North Northamptonshire 017?
- Predominantly younger renters — almost 30% of residents are aged 18 to 34 — with a high share of single-person households at around 35%. Over half of households rent privately. It's a moderately diverse area, with roughly a third of residents born outside the UK.
- What schools are near North Northamptonshire 017?
- There are 67 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 68% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 1,500 metres away. Check specific catchment boundaries carefully, as rating quality varies considerably across the neighbourhood.