{"id":2210,"date":"2026-09-11T04:52:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T04:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/?p=2210"},"modified":"2026-09-11T13:56:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T13:56:49","slug":"whats-it-like-to-live-in-kettering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dy36.stage.yopa-dev.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/whats-it-like-to-live-in-kettering\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s it like to live in Kettering?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the East Midlands county of Northamptonshire lies the market town of Kettering. Established as a Roman settlement in the early part of the 1st century BC, Kettering has strong links to the iron industry but is perhaps best known, alongside much of Northamptonshire, for being a centre for shoemaking during the industrial revolution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, Kettering is popular with homeowners thanks to great commuter links, plenty of green outdoor space and stunning Northamptonshire countryside and competitive house prices. All of which has seen the town take the top spot for Northamptonshire on Yopa\u2019s Love Where You Live Guide of the best UK towns and villages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite being known as the county of \u201cspires and squires\u201d in reference to the number of parish churches and manor houses to be found locally, Northamptonshire property prices are good value, with an overall average house price just over \u00a3300,000 in the last 12 months. Kettering is better value still, with an average house price of around \u00a3255,000 in the last year, less than the national average. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to find\nout more? Keep reading! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transport\nlinks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kettering is\npopular with commuters to London and nearby Leicester, Northampton and Bedford\nwho are looking for a more rural base coupled with a seamless commute into the\noffice. Located on the Midland Main Line between London, Nottingham and\nSheffield, the impressive, 19<sup>th<\/sup> century Kettering Train Station\noffers direct services to London St Pancras International in less than an hour\nand Leicester and Bedford in 22 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kettering\u2019s proximity to the A43, A14, A509 and A6 mean that you can be in Northampton in less than half an hour, Leicester in 45 minutes and nearby Corby in 16 minutes with easy links via car and local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stagecoachbus.com\/regional-service-updates\/midlands\/kettering\">bus services<\/a> to the pretty Northamptonshire villages nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those\ntravelling further afield there is a direct train service from Kettering to Luton\nAirport Parkway in 38 minutes and Birmingham International Airport and East\nMidlands Airport are 50- and 53-minutes\u2019 drive, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nearest\nstations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrainline.com\/stations\/kettering\">Kettering<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrainline.com\/stations\/wellingborough\">Wellingborough<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrainline.com\/stations\/corby\">Corby<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Schools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kettering has an excellent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.locrating.com\/the-best-schools-in-Kettering_Northamptonshire_England.aspx\">range<\/a> of highly rated primary and secondary schools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to primary schools, Greenfields Primary School and Nursery and Kingsley Special Academy School are amongst those to have been rated \u2018outstanding\u2019 by Ofsted, with many more primary schools in Kettering receiving a \u2018good\u2019 rating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Highly rated secondary schools offering provision for 11\u201318-year-olds include Bishop Stopford School and Wren Spinney Community School, which have both received an \u2018outstanding\u2019 rating by Ofsted, plus Southfield School for Girls, The Latimer Arts College and Isebrook School which have all been rated \u2018good\u2019. \u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Independent\nschools St Peter\u2019s Preparatory day school and nursery, nearby Quinton House\nSchool for ages 2-18 and Wellingborough School for ages 3-18 are also popular. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes\nto further education, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tresham.ac.uk\/\">Tresham College of Further and Higher\nEducation<\/a> has a campus\nin Kettering whilst nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk\/\">Northampton\nCollege of Further Education<\/a>\nis one of the South Midlands\u2019 biggest further education colleges, offering A\nLevels, GCSEs and vocational courses. Alternatively, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moulton.ac.uk\/\">Moulton\nCollege<\/a> specialises in\nconstruction, sports and land-based subjects. The nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/\">University\nof Northampton<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/le.ac.uk\/\">University\nof Leicester<\/a> also offer\na range of undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and professional\nqualifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For after school activities, there are some great options available locally such as dance and sports classes, girl guides and boys\u2019 brigade. The smallest members of the family are also well served with numerous baby and toddler <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happity.co.uk\/northampton\/baby-toddler-classes\">groups and classes<\/a> on offer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Leisure and\namenities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With stunning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northamptonshireparks.co.uk\/Pages\/home.aspx\">countryside<\/a> on the doorstep, quaint villages full of thatched cottages, cosy country <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northamptonchron.co.uk\/lifestyle\/food-and-drink\/nine-northamptonshire-pubs-named-among-the-best-in-the-uk-8825399\">pubs<\/a> and more stately homes than you can shake a stick at, Kettering has plenty of weekend pursuits to keep you busy.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dating back to 1921, <a href=\"https:\/\/wicksteedpark.org\/\">Wicksteed Park<\/a> is one of the oldest theme parks in the UK and a real family favourite with rides and attractions, a steam railway, fun activities for all ages and 147 acres of parkland to explore. 16<sup>th<\/sup> century <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boughtonhouse.co.uk\/\">Boughton House<\/a> is one of Britain\u2019s grandest and best-preserved stately homes with stunning gardens and the majestic <a href=\"https:\/\/althorp.com\/\">Althorp House<\/a>, ancestral home of Princess Diana and the Spencer Family, is also nearby. As are the impressive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotonmanor.co.uk\/\">Coton Manor Garden<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/delapreabbey.org\/\">Delapr\u00e9 Abbey<\/a> and the remains of <a href=\"https:\/\/visitnorthamptonshire.co.uk\/out-and-about\/fotheringhay-castle\">Fotheringhay Castle<\/a>, birthplace of Richard III and the site where Mary Queen of Scots was executed in 1587.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to Kettering town centre, the Cultural Quarter around Market Street, Sheep Street and Market Place is home to a range of independent retailers and eateries such as the micro businesses of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theyardskettering.co.uk\/\">The Yards<\/a> and locals favourite caf\u00e9 and deli <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kafebloc.com\/\">Kafe Bloc<\/a>. For high street favourites such as Boots, H&amp;M, HMV and TK Maxx head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newlandsshopping.com\/\">The Newlands Shopping Centre<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more active pursuits, <a href=\"https:\/\/ketteringleisurevillage.co.uk\/\">Kettering Leisure Village<\/a> is home to an impressive Sports Arena, an extensive range of sporting facilities and a popular soft play centre.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kettering also has a popular nightlife, with a great range of <a href=\"https:\/\/discover-northamptonshire.co.uk\/food-and-drink-online\/?tx_destination_filter=food-and-drink\">pubs, bars and restaurants<\/a> which have previously been awarded purple flag status for a safe, vibrant and well-managed nightlife. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s on?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is plenty\ngoing on in Kettering to keep you busy whatever your interests!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is still a regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kettering.markets\/\">market<\/a> in the town on Fridays and Saturdays with a popular Flea Market for antiques, second hand items, collectables and arts and crafts on Wednesdays plus specialist markets and street food events taking place throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk\/christmas\">Christmas Market<\/a> is also a popular event, with live entertainment and the ceremonial switching on of the town Christmas lights. Wicksteed Park plays host to an impressive, annual fireworks display each November, the popular 80s and 90s in the Park music events and a regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parkrun.org.uk\/kettering\/\">ParkRun<\/a> each Saturday. Boughton House is the home of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenbelt.org.uk\/\">Greenbelt Festival<\/a> of arts, faith and activism and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk\/KETTFEST\">KettFest<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/northantsfoodfestival.co.uk\/\">Northamptonshire\u2019s Good Food and Drink Festival<\/a> and the Kettering Health and Wellbeing Festival also take place locally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Culture vultures will love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northnorthants.gov.uk\/cornerstone\/manor-house-museum\">The Manor House Museum and Alfred East Art Gallery<\/a>, showcasing fascinating exhibitions on local history, collections by local artists and the work of one of the area\u2019s most famous sons, painter Sir Alfred East. <a href=\"https:\/\/lighthousetheatre.co.uk\/\">The Lighthouse Theatre<\/a> also hosts an impressive array of performing arts and live entertainment and the purpose built <a href=\"https:\/\/ironstone.club\/\">Ironstone Wellbeing Centre<\/a> is the first of its kind in Northamptonshire, with a focus on wellbeing via Yoga, Pilates and Mindfulness classes and aesthetics, chiropractic and physiotherapy sessions.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For some more high-octane\nfun, the nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silverstone.co.uk\/\">Silverstone<\/a> racetrack is a must visit for Formula 1\nracing fans and is around 40 minutes\u2019 drive from Kettering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ThisisKettering\/\">This\nis Kettering<\/a> for\nupdates on events and activities locally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Safety &amp;\nCrime<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like any town\nor city in the UK, crime does exist, although the crime rate in Kettering was\naverage for the Northamptonshire force area in the last 12 months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a strong sense of community locally, with a range of multiagency partnerships and community organisations such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KetteringTCP\/\">Kettering Town Centre Partnership<\/a> and a local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ourwatch.org.uk\/area\/northamptonshire\">Neighbourhood Watch<\/a> branch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more\ninformation on specific crime levels and local policing in Kettering, visit the\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.police.uk\/pu\/your-area\/northamptonshire-police\/kettering-town\/\">Kettering Town<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.police.uk\/pu\/your-area\/northamptonshire-police\/kettering-rural\">Kettering Rural<\/a> pages of the Police UK website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Want to know more?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out properties for sale in Kettering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/houses-for-sale\/kettering-northamptonshire\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"valuation-widgets\">\n    <div class=\"valuation-widgets__col\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/online-valuation\" class=\"valuation-widget\">\n            <div class=\"media\">\n    <div class=\"media__media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dy36.stage.yopa-dev.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/wp-content\/themes\/yopa\/assets\/images\/icon-house.svg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\">    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"media__inner\">\n        <div class=\"media__heading\">\n            Instant online <span class=\"chevron\">valuation<\/span>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"media__content\">\n            <p>Get a rough estimate of your home's value now.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"valuation-widgets__col\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/property-valuation\" class=\"valuation-widget\">\n            <div class=\"media\">\n    <div class=\"media__media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dy36.stage.yopa-dev.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/wp-content\/themes\/yopa\/assets\/images\/icon-currency.svg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\">    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"media__inner\">\n        <div class=\"media__heading\">\n            Face-to-face <span class=\"chevron\">valuation<\/span>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"media__content\">\n            <p>Book an appointment with your local Yopa agent.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the East Midlands county of Northamptonshire lies the market town of Kettering. 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