Kettering: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Northamptonshire — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across NN15, NN16.
Kettering DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Kettering
The Kettering rental market in Northamptonshire is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,552 pcm and rents up roughly 5.5% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across NN15, NN16.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Kettering.
- StudioLow
- 1 bedVery high
- 2 bedVery high
- 3 bedHigh
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
16 days
Tenant demand
Moderate
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Kettering.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £635 | £7,620 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,210 | £14,520 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,512 | £18,144 |
| 3-bed house | £1,935 | £23,220 |
| 4-bed house | £2,495 | £29,940 |
Featured properties in Kettering
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across NN15, NN16.
Buying in Kettering
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£489,000
Price growth (1yr)
+3.2%
Buyer demand
Medium
Supply
Low
First-time buyer suitability
Challenging — higher entry prices
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Kettering face medium competition with prices around £489,000 and growth of about 3.2% over the last year. Challenging — higher entry prices.
Investing in Kettering
With an average property price near £489,000 and gross yields around 5.5%, Kettering offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 3.2% in the last year, and moderate tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
8.3/10What tenants are looking for
Live DR Rent demand signal for Kettering — nobody else has this.
- 13 bed houses
- 2Furnished 1 bed flats
- 3Pet-friendly rentals
- 4Properties near the station
Family living & schools in Kettering
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Kettering | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Kettering Junior Academy | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| Kettering Grammar School | Secondary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Kettering Community College | Secondary | Good | 2 mi |
| The Kettering Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
Family facilities
- Kettering Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Kettering
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Kettering Brasserie
0.3 mi from Kettering centre
Spice of Kettering
0.7 mi from Kettering centre
Bella Cucina
1 mi from Kettering centre
The Garden Kitchen
2.3 mi from Kettering centre
Kettering Tandoori
1.1 mi from Kettering centre
Coffee & Co, Kettering
0.3 mi from Kettering centre
Socialising in Kettering
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Kettering
0.4 mi from Kettering centre
The Railway Tavern
1.9 mi from Kettering centre
Vault Bar
1.7 mi from Kettering centre
Kettering Live Lounge
1.3 mi from Kettering centre
The Riverside Inn
1.5 mi from Kettering centre
Kettering Shopping Centre
1.6 mi from Kettering centre
Things to do in Kettering
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Kettering Sports & Fitness
0.8 mi from Kettering centre
Kettering Cricket Club
1.4 mi from Kettering centre
Parkland Golf Club
0.3 mi from Kettering centre
Kettering Cinema
0.3 mi from Kettering centre
Riverside Walking Route
1.7 mi from Kettering centre
Kettering Adventure Park
0.7 mi from Kettering centre
Commuting from Kettering
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 32 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 27 min |
| Reading | Train | 25 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 20 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 19 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 17 min |
Local developments in Kettering
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Kettering town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near NN15
Approved
Kettering retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Kettering
Verified contractors covering NN15, NN16 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Kettering
Accredited domestic energy assessors producing valid EPCs for rental properties.
View epc assessorsGas Engineers in Kettering
Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
View gas engineersElectricians in Kettering
Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
View electriciansPlumbers in Kettering
Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
View plumbersInventory Clerks in Kettering
Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
View inventory clerksProperty Photographers in Kettering
Professional property photographers and floorplans to let faster.
View property photographersRenting & compliance in Kettering
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Kettering must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Northamptonshire.
More local data for Kettering
Coming soon: schools, crime, transport, planning and investment forecasts.
Viewing Kettering? People also explore
Nearby towns and cities with strong rental and investment fundamentals.
Northamptonshire · England
Greater London · England
Greater London · England
Buckinghamshire · England
Hertfordshire · England
Slash your solicitor bill — in 60 seconds
Save up to £300Buying, selling or remortgaging in Kettering? Get instant quotes from regulated UK solicitors, see the savings side-by-side, and pick the firm you like — no calls, no forms, no haggling. Takes a minute. Could save you hundreds.
Ready to rent, let or invest in Kettering?
Join DR Rent — the UK's compliance-first rental platform for tenants, landlords and contractors.