Stocks Lane is in Corby and in North Northamptonshire district. NN17 1AU 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 Stocks Lane, Corby, NN17 1AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN17 1BE, NN17 1AT, NN17 1DT, NN17 1UT, NN17 1UU, NN17 1AS, NN17 1AR, NN17 1AP, NN17 1AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN17 1AU 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 1AU, 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 Stocks Lane was 976.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 801.1% higher than the Corby Rural average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Stocks Lane has the highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Corby Rural and the 8th highest crime rate of 1,075 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 272.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.2%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Stocks Lane, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-12-03 | £164,026 |
| 12 Stocks Lane, Corby, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-10-16 | £260,956 |
| 3 Stocks Lane, Corby, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-06-12 | £170,865 |
| 10 Stocks Lane, Corby, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2017-04-13 | £246,257 |
| 1 Stocks Lane, Corby, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-03-15 | £166,586 |
| 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 | 1,000 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 | 129 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockingham Primary School Rockingham Road , NN17 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockingham Primary School Rockingham Road , NN17 1AJ | - not rated | 935 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Junior School Occupation Road , NN17 1EE | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Infant School, Corby Occupation Road , NN17 1EE | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corby Technical School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD | - not rated | 903 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth School Oakley Road , NN17 1NE | - not rated | 957 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Community College Oakley Road , NN17 1NE | - not rated | 957 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Park Technology College Shetland Way , NN17 2JH | - not rated | 3,188 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Park Academy Shetland Way , NN17 2JH | 2out of 4 | 3,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firdale School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD | - not rated | 794 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Forest Gate School Forest Gate Road , NN17 1TR | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplefields School School Place , NN18 0QP | - not rated | 2,385 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke Weston CTC Coomb Road , Great Oakley NN18 8LA | - not rated | 3,706 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Kite Academy Purbeck Drive , NN18 0BX | 3out of 4 | 3,736 yd | Free schools special | 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 | 324 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Mcdonalds Restaurants, The Peel Centre | 472 yd | |
| Asda Cafe Compass | Asda Superstore, Phoenix Park Way | 473 yd | |
| Kayda Bistro 7 | The Grove, Corby | 492 yd | |
| Waffles Dessert Lounge | 56 Rockingham Road, Corby | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corby Social And Ex-Servicemens Club | Corby Social And Ex Servicemans Club, Lloyds Road | 136 yd | |
| Cardigan Arms Public House | The Cardigan Arms, 9 The Jamb | 140 yd | |
| Decades | The Sorting Room, The Old Post Office | 230 yd | |
| The Sorting Room | Decades, Rockingham Road | 230 yd | |
| St James Leisure Club | St James Snooker Health And Social Club, 4 St James Road | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Tip Top Takeaway | 24 The Jamb, Corby | 127 yd | |
| New Kebab House | Jak U Mamy Ltd, 54 Rockingham Road | 630 yd | |
| Wing Hing Takeaway | 70 Rockingham Road, Corby | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 1 The Peel Centre, Phoenix Park Way | 473 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Asda, Phoenix Park Way | 473 yd | |
| Marks And Spencers Simply Food | Marks And Spencer, 5 The Peel Centre | 473 yd | |
| Tesco Extra Supermarket | Tesco Extra, St Marks Road | 528 yd | |
| Mini Sam | 80 - 82 Rockingham Road, Corby | 737 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Corby Technical School COTTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| West Glebe Park MEADOW VIEW | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 850 yd |
| Corby Community College (Closed) Oakley Road | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Tresham College (Corby Campus) OAKLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 965 yd |
| Burghley Drive Playing Field OAKLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
| Xtreme Fitness (Closed) Occupation Road | health and fitness suite | 1,048 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% |
| Median download speed | 47.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.