Thurso Walk is in Corby and in North Northamptonshire district. NN17 2HE is located in the Corby West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Corby. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thurso Walk, Corby, NN17 2HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN17 2HU, NN17 2EF, NN17 2HA, NN17 2HB, NN17 2HP, NN17 2HY, NN17 2HD, NN17 2HQ, NN17 2HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN17 2HE is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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 | 46.9% | 46.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 53.1% | 53.2% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 2HE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 42.8% | 47.6% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 24.8% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 17.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 8.0% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 39.7% | 42% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 34.5% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 15.4% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 12.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.5% | 25.2% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 17.1% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 17.9% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 15.9% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.4% | 12.2% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -21.6% |
| Other | 7.8% | 4.1% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.3% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 80.5% 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 | 88.4% | 80.5% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 15% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 80.3% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 6.8% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.6% | 76.7% | -19.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.4% | 13.5% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thurso Walk was 48.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.3% lower than the Corby West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thurso Walk has the 12th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Corby West and the 440th lowest crime rate of 1,075 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 76.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Thurso Walk, Corby, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-10-31 | £98,738 |
| 20 Thurso Walk, Corby, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2025-07-31 | £97,275 |
| 22 Thurso Walk, Corby, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-07-25 | £134,001 |
| 38 Thurso Walk, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2024-01-31 | £93,854 |
| 74 Thurso Walk, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2023-07-03 | £249,929 |
NN17 2HE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 57 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 1,715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studfall Infant School and Nursery Rowlett Road , NN17 2BP | - not rated | 583 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Studfall Infant Academy Rowlett Road , NN17 2BP | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Studfall Junior School Rowlett Road , NN17 2BT | - not rated | 590 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studfall Junior Academy Rowlett Road , NN17 2BT | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodnewton- A Learning Community Rowlett Road , NN17 2NU | - not rated | 974 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge Park Technology College Shetland Way , NN17 2JH | - not rated | 904 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Park Academy Shetland Way , NN17 2JH | 2out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Technical School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD | - not rated | 2,329 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beanfield Community College Glastonbury Road , NN18 0NG | - not rated | 2,347 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth School Oakley Road , NN17 1NE | - not rated | 2,369 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Gate School Forest Gate Road , NN17 1TR | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firdale School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maplefields School School Place , NN18 0QP | - not rated | 2,380 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Kite Academy Purbeck Drive , NN18 0BX | 3out of 4 | 2,509 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplefields Academy Tower Hill Road , NN18 0TH | 4out of 4 | 2,945 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Indian Restaurant | 99 - 101 Welland Vale Road, Corby | 190 yd | |
| Corby Baptist Church | Rowlett Road, Corby | 636 yd | |
| Gravity Ltd | Gravity Fitness Ltd, 6 Princewood Court | 636 yd | |
| Greggs | 1 Princewood Court, Corby | 673 yd | |
| Crust N Crumb | 170 Studfall Avenue, Corby | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shire Horse Public House | The Shire Horse, Willow Brook Road | 487 yd | |
| Samuel Lloyd | The Samuel Lloyd, 4 Princewood Court | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Top | 109 Welland Vale Road, Corby | 190 yd | |
| King Kebab | 97 Welland Vale Road, Corby | 219 yd | |
| Babybarista Ltd | 572 yd | ||
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 3 Princewood Court | 673 yd | |
| Subway | 2 Princewood Court, Corby | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Co-op Society | 121 Welland Vale Road, Corby | 190 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Dalton Road | 590 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Corby Tennis Centre ROCKINGHAM ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 600 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Corby) PRINCEWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 674 yd |
| Rockingham Triangle Sports Complex ROCKINGHAM ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 788 yd |
| Steel Park ROCKINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Lodge Park Academy Pitch RANNOCH WAY | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Corby Rfc ROCKINGHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Lodge Park Academy SHETLAND WAY | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Lodge Park Sports Centre SHETLAND WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,000 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 202.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.