James Watt Avenue is in Corby and in North Northamptonshire district. NN17 1BX is located in the Lloyds electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Corby. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about James Watt Avenue, Corby, NN17 1BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN17 1DS, NN17 1DN, NN17 1BP, NN17 1BL, NN17 1DR, NN17 1DG, NN17 1DQ, NN17 1BJ, NN17 1DP.
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Watt Avenue was 97.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.9% lower than the Corby Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
James Watt Avenue has the 25th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Corby Rural and the 302nd highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 James Watt Avenue, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-08-08 | £146,957 |
| 78 James Watt Avenue, Corby, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2020-02-13 | £212,863 |
| 69 James Watt Avenue, Corby, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2019-04-30 | £191,345 |
| 78 James Watt Avenue, Corby, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2017-12-01 | £192,403 |
| 51 James Watt Avenue, Corby, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2017-04-28 | £198,257 |
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham Primary School Rockingham Road , NN17 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School Occupation Road , NN17 1EE | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studfall Infant Academy Rowlett Road , NN17 2BP | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Old Village Primary School High Street , NN17 1UU | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studfall Junior Academy Rowlett Road , NN17 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,627 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Park Academy Shetland Way , NN17 2JH | 1out of 4 | 2,427 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Business Academy Academy Way , Gretton Road NN17 5EB | 2out of 4 | 3,548 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Secondary Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 9NS | 3out of 4 | 4,310 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke Weston Academy Coomb Road , Corby NN18 8LA | 4out of 4 | 4,411 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,557 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplefields Academy Tower Hill Road , NN18 0TH | 4out of 4 | 3,814 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | 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 |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | 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 |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | 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 |
| 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 |
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 | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| 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.