KetteringNN16
North Northamptonshire · East Midlands
NN16 Kettering presents a mixed investment profile within the East Midlands property market. Five-year data shows rental growth of 6.1% compound annual growth rate, outpacing capital appreciation at 2.2% CAGR, suggesting stronger income-generation potential than capital gains. The district ranks at the 55th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 50.8, placing it in average performance territory. Currently classified at the pre-cursor stage of gentrification, NN16 lacks the established regeneration momentum seen in more advanced areas. Investors prioritising rental yield over rapid price appreciation may find the rental growth differential noteworthy, though the modest capital growth rate and average trajectory positioning indicate this district does not exhibit the characteristics of higher-performing property markets.
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- 1Property prices up 1.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.1% per year
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What's changing in Kettering · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.3 points this month to 51/100, driven mainly by safety.
Kettering (NN16) common questions
Is Kettering up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Kettering (NN16) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 51/100 (Strong), in the top 43% of districts nationally. The score is up 0.1 points over the last 12 months.
Is Kettering safe?
Kettering has a safety score of 59/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Kettering?
The average property price in Kettering (NN16) is £248k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Kettering?
The median monthly rent in Kettering (NN16) is £964 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Kettering?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Kettering (NN14), Kettering (NN15), Rushden (NN10), Corby (NN18), Corby (NN17). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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