Property trends for NN10

    NN10 covers Kettering and surrounding areas in Northamptonshire, sitting in the East Midlands region. It is a market town area with a mix of residential and commercial appeal, serving both commuters and local families.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - NN10

    £269,683

    33

    National percentile

    Average Monthly Rent - NN

    £1,027

    52

    National percentile

    Average Net Household Income - NN10

    £35,795

    36

    National percentile

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - NN

    6.6%

    96

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - NN10

    4.0%

    66

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - NN

    4.6%

    86

    National percentile

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    The average property price in NN10 is £270,000, placing it below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.0% annually—a solid pace that sits slightly above the national median. Transaction volumes have moderated, with 571 sales in the latest full year compared to an annual average of 700 over the previous ten years.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Average monthly rent in the broader NN postcode area stands at £1,027, close to the national midpoint. Rent growth has been notably strong at 4.6% per year, outpacing the national trend significantly. Flat yields have improved to 6.6%, up from a ten-year average of 5.5%, reflecting growing rental returns.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average household income of £36,000 falls below the national average, placing the area in the lower-middle income band. Purchase affordability has tightened slightly: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 6.8x in 2016 to 7.2x today. Rental affordability has also shifted; the rent-to-income ratio has moved from 26.6% to 28%, indicating that housing costs are claiming a larger share of household income.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    The age profile is broadly balanced with a slightly above-average proportion of young children (19.1% under 15). Housing tenure is distinctive: owner-occupation with mortgage (33%) is notably higher than the national norm of 27%, reflecting a strong owner-occupier market, while private renting (18.2%) is correspondingly lower. The employment mix shows higher representation in trades (12%) and elementary roles (13.1%), with notably fewer professionals (13.7%) than the national average of 20.5%.

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