The Jamb is in Corby and in North Northamptonshire district. NN17 1AB is located in the Corby Rural electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Corby. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Jamb, Corby, NN17 1AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN17 1AY, NN17 1UT, NN17 1UX, NN17 1AP, NN17 1UW, NN17 1UP, NN17 1AU, NN17 1UU, NN17 1BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN17 1AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.5% | 51.2% | 8.7% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 57.5% | 48.8% | -8.7% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NN17 1AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.7% | 56.8% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 20.9% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -23.3% |
| Separated | 8.6% | 5.1% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 14.1% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.5% | 44.9% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 38.3% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 12.5% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.8% | 23.4% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 10.6% | -9.9% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 17.4% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 21.3% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 18.3% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 10.3% | 5.1% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 90.8% | 92.4% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
In this area, 72.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 72.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 16.9% | 21.9% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 15.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.4% | 71.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 12.8% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.6% | 6.2% | -6.4% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.1% | 76.7% | -20.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 7.9% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Romania | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Jamb was 1000.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 802.9% higher than the Corby Rural average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
The Jamb has the highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Corby Rural and the 6th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 299.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pen Green Centre for Children and Their Families Pen Green Lane , NN17 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corby Old Village Primary School High Street , NN17 1UU | 3out of 4 | 408 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockingham Primary School Rockingham Road , NN17 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School Occupation Road , NN17 1EE | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter A Learning Community Academy Brayford Avenue , NN18 8DL | 1out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studfall Infant Academy Rowlett Road , NN17 2BP | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corby Technical School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD | 4out of 4 | 708 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Park Academy Shetland Way , NN17 2JH | 1out of 4 | 2,922 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke Weston Academy Coomb Road , Corby NN18 8LA | 4out of 4 | 3,566 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Business Academy Academy Way , Gretton Road NN17 5EB | 2out of 4 | 3,785 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Secondary Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 9NS | 3out of 4 | 3,918 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Kite Academy Purbeck Drive , NN18 0BX | - not rated | 3,463 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplefields Academy Tower Hill Road , NN18 0TH | 4out of 4 | 3,552 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kittys Kitchen And Cake Emporium | 5 High Street, Corby | 184 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Mcdonalds Restaurants, The Peel Centre | 503 yd | |
| Asda Cafe Compass | Asda Superstore, Phoenix Park Way | 504 yd | |
| Waffles Dessert Lounge | 56 Rockingham Road, Corby | 576 yd | |
| Kayda Bistro 7 | The Grove, Corby | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardigan Arms Public House | The Cardigan Arms, 9 The Jamb | 64 yd | |
| Corby Social And Ex-Servicemens Club | Corby Social And Ex Servicemans Club, Lloyds Road | 165 yd | |
| Decades | The Sorting Room, The Old Post Office | 181 yd | |
| The Sorting Room | Decades, Rockingham Road | 181 yd | |
| Conservative Club | Cottingham Road, Corby | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Tip Top Takeaway | 24 The Jamb, Corby | 44 yd | |
| New Kebab House | Jak U Mamy Ltd, 54 Rockingham Road | 568 yd | |
| Wing Hing Takeaway | 70 Rockingham Road, Corby | 629 yd | |
| High Street Bakery | Dereks Bakery, 55 Occupation Road | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 1 The Peel Centre, Phoenix Park Way | 504 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Asda, Phoenix Park Way | 504 yd | |
| Marks And Spencers Simply Food | Marks And Spencer, 5 The Peel Centre | 504 yd | |
| Tesco Extra Supermarket | Tesco Extra, St Marks Road | 520 yd | |
| Mini Sam | 80 - 82 Rockingham Road, Corby | 677 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Corby Technical School COTTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| West Glebe Park MEADOW VIEW | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 690 yd |
| Corby Community College (Closed) Oakley Road | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Tresham College (Corby Campus) OAKLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 828 yd |
| Burghley Drive Playing Field OAKLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Xtreme Fitness (Closed) Occupation Road | health and fitness suite | 968 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.