Diamond Drive is in Corby and in North Northamptonshire district. NN17 1EX is located in the Lloyds electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Corby. This postcode has been in use since 2012-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Diamond Drive, Corby, NN17 1EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN17 1EZ, NN17 1EY, NN17 1DY, NN17 1FD, NN17 1BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN17 1EX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57% | 48.3% | -8.7% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 43% | 51.7% | 8.7% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.2% | 31.9% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 44.5% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 10.6% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 8.6% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 44.6% | 47.6% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 33.4% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 13.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.3% | 19.6% | -14.7% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 13% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 12.3% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 7.3% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 19.6% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 24.9% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3.3% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.8% | 93.2% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 80% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 80% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 16% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 80% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 11.2% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 7% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Diamond Drive was 329.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 179.3% higher than the Kingswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Diamond Drive has the 3rd highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Kingswood and the 33rd highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 128.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Diamond Drive, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2024-01-05 | £292,315 |
| 34 Diamond Drive, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-05-11 | £297,621 |
| 42 Diamond Drive, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-12-15 | £265,786 |
| 16 Diamond Drive, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2022-10-21 | £243,220 |
| 18 Diamond Drive, Corby, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £336,500 | 2021-06-04 | £396,716 |
NN17 1EX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 207 |
| Retired | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 760 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 | 594 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School Occupation Road , NN17 1EE | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Old Village Primary School High Street , NN17 1UU | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter A Learning Community Academy Brayford Avenue , NN18 8DL | 1out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studfall Infant Academy Rowlett Road , NN17 2BP | 3out of 4 | 1,365 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 | 683 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Park Academy Shetland Way , NN17 2JH | 1out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke Weston Academy Coomb Road , Corby NN18 8LA | 4out of 4 | 3,527 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Secondary Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 9NS | 3out of 4 | 3,713 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Business Academy Academy Way , Gretton Road NN17 5EB | 2out of 4 | 3,973 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 | 3,189 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplefields Academy Tower Hill Road , NN18 0TH | 4out of 4 | 3,312 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 | 328 yd | |
| Waffles Dessert Lounge | 56 Rockingham Road, Corby | 409 yd | |
| Ya Hao Chinese Restaurant | 104 - 106 Rockingham Road, Corby | 510 yd | |
| Royal Tandoori | 88 - 90 Rockingham Road, Corby | 511 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Mcdonalds Restaurants, The Peel Centre | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Club | Cottingham Road, Corby | 265 yd | |
| Decades | The Sorting Room, The Old Post Office | 302 yd | |
| The Sorting Room | Decades, Rockingham Road | 302 yd | |
| Masonic Lodge | Corby Masonic Club, 27 Rockingham Road | 358 yd | |
| Cardigan Arms Public House | The Cardigan Arms, 9 The Jamb | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Tip Top Takeaway | 24 The Jamb, Corby | 374 yd | |
| New Kebab House | Jak U Mamy Ltd, 54 Rockingham Road | 402 yd | |
| Wing Hing Takeaway | 70 Rockingham Road, Corby | 453 yd | |
| High Street Bakery | Dereks Bakery, 55 Occupation Road | 742 yd | |
| Rafferty's | Raffertys, 67 Occupation Road | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Sam | 80 - 82 Rockingham Road, Corby | 494 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 1 The Peel Centre, Phoenix Park Way | 548 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Asda, Phoenix Park Way | 548 yd | |
| Marks And Spencers Simply Food | Marks And Spencer, 5 The Peel Centre | 548 yd | |
| Co-op | 57 Occupation Road, Corby | 742 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Glebe Park MEADOW VIEW | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 395 yd |
| Corby Technical School COTTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Xtreme Fitness (Closed) Occupation Road | health and fitness suite | 718 yd |
| Corby Community College (Closed) Oakley Road | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Tresham College (Corby Campus) OAKLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 756 yd |
| Burghley Drive Playing Field OAKLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Stewarts & Lloyds Sports Club OCCUPATION ROAD | grass pitches | 964 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 | 3.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 3.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 3.6% |
| 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 | 54.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.83 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.83 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.