James Watt Avenue, Corby, NN17 1BX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN17 1BX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.2%	51.7%	1.5%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	49.8%	48.3%	-1.5%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

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 1BX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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	45.6%	48.1%	2.5%	37.9%	10.2%
Married: Opposite sex	37.3%	33.6%	-3.7%	44.2%	-10.6%
Separated	3.2%	2.3%	-0.9%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	9.1%	11.1%	2.0%	9.1%	2.0%
Widowed	4.8%	5%	0.2%	6.1%	-1.1%

Health

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	41.6%	45%	3.4%	48.4%	-3.4%
Good health	39.1%	36.4%	-2.7%	33.6%	2.8%
Fair health	15.6%	14.4%	-1.2%	12.7%	1.7%
Bad health	3.4%	2.4%	-1.0%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	1.2%	0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	22.2%	26%	3.8%	18.2%	7.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19%	14.1%	-4.9%	9.6%	4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.3%	20.6%	2.3%	13.4%	7.2%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	5%	2.2%	5.3%	-0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.3%	13%	0.7%	16.9%	-3.9%
Degree or Similar	13.5%	18.3%	4.8%	33.8%	-15.5%
Other	11.9%	3.1%	-8.8%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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%	0.9%	0.9%	1.1%	-0.2%
Chinese	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.2%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0.6%	2.1%	1.5%	0.8%	1.3%
White	97.2%	90.5%	-6.7%	81.4%	9.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Roma	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.2%	1.9%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 72.1% 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	79.5%	72.1%	-7.4%	83.2%	-11.1%
European Union	13.5%	20.6%	7.1%	6.1%	14.5%
Rest of Europe	5.2%	3.4%	-1.8%	0.8%	2.6%
Africa	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	2.5%	1.3%	5.6%	-3.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	78.6%	71.9%	-6.7%	83.2%	-11.3%
10+ Years	2.8%	12.8%	10.0%	9.8%	3.0%
5-10 Years	5.5%	6.4%	0.9%	2.9%	3.5%
2-5 Years	5.5%	6.7%	1.2%	2.2%	4.5%
Less than 2 years	7.6%	2.1%	-5.5%	1.9%	0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	53.7%	76.7%	-23.0%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Portugal	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Lithuania	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Poland	5.2%	1.3%	3.9%
Romania	9.1%	0.9%	8.2%
Other EU countries	3.4%	1.5%	1.9%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
No passport held	22.6%	13.5%	9.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.6%	37.2%	4.4%
Christian	52%	46.2%	5.8%
Muslim	2.1%	6.5%	-4.4%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is James Watt Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Watt Avenue was 97.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.0% lower than the Corby Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

James Watt Avenue has the 30th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Corby Rural and the 314th highest crime rate of 1,075 local areas in North Northamptonshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,900

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in NN17 1BX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on James Watt Avenue are based on 93 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Northamptonshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for James Watt Avenue, Corby, NN17 1BX

Estimated Average Property Prices for NN17 1BX

Average Price
£170,609

Semi-Detached
£195,990

Terraced
£163,357

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for James Watt Avenue

Average Price
£167,868

Semi-Detached
£180,765

Terraced
£163,574

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£150,374

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on James Watt AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
51 James Watt Avenue, Corby, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2026-01-30	£195,000
80 James Watt Avenue, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2024-08-08	£146,377
78 James Watt Avenue, Corby, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building	£165,000	2020-02-13	£212,023
69 James Watt Avenue, Corby, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building	£147,000	2019-04-30	£190,591
78 James Watt Avenue, Corby, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building	£142,500	2017-12-01	£191,644

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NN17 1BX

Employment

NN17 1BX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	126
Part-Time Employee	37
Retired	29
Self-Employed	19
Student (economically inactive)	14
Other	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	47
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	42
Transport and storage	21
Human health and social work activities	16
Education	15
Administrative and support service activities	14
Construction	12
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Information and communication	4
Other	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	162 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rockingham Primary School Rockingham Road , NN17 1AJ	3out of 4	346 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Rockingham Primary School Rockingham Road , NN17 1AJ	- not rated	346 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Junior School Occupation Road , NN17 1EE	- not rated	933 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Infant School, Corby Occupation Road , NN17 1EE	- not rated	933 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School Occupation Road , NN17 1EE	3out of 4	933 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Corby Technical School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD	- not rated	1,604 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Queen Elizabeth School Oakley Road , NN17 1NE	- not rated	1,671 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Corby Community College Oakley Road , NN17 1NE	- not rated	1,671 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lodge Park Technology College Shetland Way , NN17 2JH	- not rated	2,547 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lodge Park Academy Shetland Way , NN17 2JH	2out of 4	2,547 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Firdale School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD	- not rated	1,290 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Forest Gate School Forest Gate Road , NN17 1TR	- not rated	1,346 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maplefields School School Place , NN18 0QP	- not rated	2,693 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Red Kite Academy Purbeck Drive , NN18 0BX	3out of 4	3,643 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Maplefields Academy Tower Hill Road , NN18 0TH	4out of 4	3,886 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oriental Fusions	97 Rockingham Road, Corby	390 yd
Voujon Corby Ltd	101 Rockingham Road, Corby	439 yd
Royal Tandoori	88 - 90 Rockingham Road, Corby	440 yd
Ya Hao Chinese Restaurant	104 - 106 Rockingham Road, Corby	441 yd
Waffles Dessert Lounge	56 Rockingham Road, Corby	550 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Corby Forest Bowling Club	Forest Bowls Club, Rockingham Road	217 yd
S & L Rugby Club	Stewart And Lloyds Rugby Football Club, Occupation Road	358 yd
S & L Bowling Club	Occupation Road, Corby	358 yd
Masonic Lodge	Corby Masonic Club, 27 Rockingham Road	612 yd
S & L Football Club	S And L Football Club, Occupation Road	617 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mr Chois	105 Rockingham Road, Corby	458 yd
Wing Hing Takeaway	70 Rockingham Road, Corby	501 yd
New Kebab House	Jak U Mamy Ltd, 54 Rockingham Road	558 yd
High Street Bakery	Dereks Bakery, 55 Occupation Road	767 yd
Rafferty's	Raffertys, 67 Occupation Road	972 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mini Sam	80 - 82 Rockingham Road, Corby	458 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd	1 The Peel Centre, Phoenix Park Way	691 yd
Asda Superstore	Asda, Phoenix Park Way	691 yd
Marks And Spencers Simply Food	Marks And Spencer, 5 The Peel Centre	691 yd
Co-op	57 Occupation Road, Corby	767 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Xtreme Fitness (Closed) Occupation Road	health and fitness suite	380 yd
Stewarts & Lloyds Sports Club OCCUPATION ROAD	grass pitches	400 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	66.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	125.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NN17 1BX