Town Pop. 61,983

Living in Kettering: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kettering comes out at 60/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 70/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. Safety falls furthest short: 44/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 20 places in the NN14 postcode district. No category drops below 44/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. Against the wider NN14 district average of 46/100, that is 14 points above. Wider context for the surrounding area: NN14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
44
102.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 2,432 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 1,400 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 441 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 395 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 355 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 1,316 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 249 crimes
  2. 2 Malvern Close 182 crimes
  3. 3 Tresham Close 146 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 9.7 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 12.8 µg/m³
68
Green Space 42
Parks Ample 26
Sports Pitches Ample 45
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 12
Bowling Greens Ample 7
Playgrounds Ample 51

Services

Schools
70
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 25 in area
3Outstanding21Good1Ungraded
  • Greenfields Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Kingsley Special AcademySpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Wren Spinney SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Barton Seagrave Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Brambleside Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Compass Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Grange Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hall Meadow Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Hawthorn Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hayfield Cross CofE SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
60
A&E departmentsKettering General Hospitalin area
Northampton General Hospital11.7 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing18.9 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
5 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,787 patients per GP
9dentists13pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
80
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,340 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate61.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.4%Unemployed2.9%Retired21.1%Student3.5%Other inactive11.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.5%Skilled & technical32%Routine & elementary34.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.6%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership63.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax North Northamptonshire · 2026-27
A £1,616
B £1,885
C £2,155
D £2,424
E £2,963
F £3,501
G £4,040
H £4,848
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
59
Kettering 0.7 mi
Wellingborough 6.5 mi
Corby 6.6 mi
J15A M1 16 mi
J15A M1 16.2 mi
J15 M1 16.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
68
Pubs & Bars Ample 34
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 67
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 72
Retail Shopping Ample 374
Takeaways Ample 70
Fitness Ample 65

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £240,000 411
Detached £346,000 118
Semi-detached £245,000 144
Terraced £192,250 104
Flat / Maisonette £122,000 45
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£114k £201k £291k £379k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Pytchley 29 2.4 mi away ⇄
Burton Latimer 56 2.5 mi away ⇄
Isham 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Broughton (North Northamptonshire) 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Geddington 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Rushton 55 3.6 mi away ⇄
Loddington 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Orlingbury 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) 50 4.1 mi away ⇄
Little Harrowden 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Mawsley Village 50 4.4 mi away ⇄
Finedon 47 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kettering a nice place to live?

Kettering is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Kettering is 60/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Kettering?

Kettering has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 44/100. There were 6,339 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kettering?

Among the top-rated schools in Kettering are Greenfields Primary School and Nursery, Kingsley Special Academy and Wren Spinney School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 25 rated schools in Kettering in total.

What are house prices like in Kettering?

The current median house price in Kettering is £240,000, around 16% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £346,000, semi-detached £245,000, terraced £192,250, flat £122,000. There were 411 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Kettering in context

See where Kettering ranks among the best places to live in Northamptonshire

Postcode districts in Kettering

NN14 46 ⇄
NN15 61 ⇄
NN16 60 ⇄

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