Property trends for NN4

    NN4 covers Kettering and surrounding neighbourhoods in the heart of Northamptonshire, positioned between the county's industrial heritage and modern commuter corridors. It is a mixed residential area with strong local employment, offering good value relative to the wider East Midlands region.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - NN4

    £326,138

    51

    National percentile

    12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Monthly Rent - NN

    £1,041

    52

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Net Household Income - NN4

    £38,055

    49

    National percentile

    2023 census data

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - NN

    7.0%

    96

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - NN4

    3.3%

    57

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - NN

    4.5%

    83

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    Street Rankings — NN4

    Top 5 streets in NN4 ranked by 3-year average sale price.

    #Street3Y Avg
    1Laurel Valley£1,315,000
    2Farmhouse Lane£1,250,000
    3Belfry Lane£1,218,750
    4Shoal Creek£1,212,500
    5Medinah Close£1,150,000

    Latest Rent — NN4

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    The average property price in NN4 is £331,000, close to the national median. Over the past decade, the area has seen annualised price growth of 3.8%, slightly above the national average pace. Transaction activity has slowed from its 10-year norm, with 735 sales recorded in the latest full year against an average of 846 annually.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Average monthly rent in the broader NN postcode stands at £1,027, in line with national norms. Rental growth over the past decade has been notably strong at 4.6% annually, among the fastest in the country. The flat yield is currently 6.6%, up from a 10-year average of 5.5%, reflecting improving returns for rental investors.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average household income is £38,055, close to the national typical level. The price-to-income ratio has risen to 8.8x from 7.7x in 2016, indicating that purchasing power has weakened relative to property values. Rental affordability has also tightened, with the rent-to-income ratio rising from 26.6% to 28%, though still manageable.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    NN4 skews notably towards middle-aged and working-age residents. The 35–49 age group is over-represented at 22.1% against a national average of 18.7%, while those aged 65 and over make up only 11.2% compared to 19.6% nationally. The area has a higher proportion of private renters (29.7% vs 21.7% nationally) and notably fewer outright owners (21.4% vs 33.7%). Employment is weighted towards elementary occupations (19% vs 10.2% nationally), whilst professional roles are under-represented at 16.1% against 20.5% nationally.

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