Side-by-side comparison of NN16 Kettering and NN3 Northampton covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
NN16 is the more affordable option at £185,000 median vs £260,000 in NN3. NN16 has lower recorded crime (5,682 vs 7,646 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | NN16 Kettering | NN3 Northampton |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £185,000 | £260,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,424 | £2,487 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 5,682 | 7,646 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 2.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 86.1 | 95.3 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 98.2 | 93.9 |
| EPC Median Score | 67.0 | 71.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.