Nene Crescent is in Corby and in North Northamptonshire district. NN17 2JQ 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 Nene Crescent, Corby, NN17 2JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN17 2HS, NN17 2JD, NN17 2LR, NN17 2SQ, NN17 2JG, NN17 2HG, NN17 2JE, NN17 2RA, NN17 2JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN17 2JQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50.9% | 49.5% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.5% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 24.8% | 25.7% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 50.2% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 8.2% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 11.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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 | 45.3% | 45.6% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 35.2% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 11% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.8% | 20.6% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 17.3% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 14.8% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 9.5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 18.9% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 16.9% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.1% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 99.3% | 95% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 90.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.8% | 90.7% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 90.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.1% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nene Crescent was 82.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.9% higher than the Corby West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nene Crescent has the 27th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Corby West and the 392nd highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 51.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nene Crescent, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2025-08-01 | £166,018 |
| 16 Nene Crescent, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-07-18 | £190,188 |
| 4 Nene Crescent, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2025-04-17 | £181,436 |
| 26 Nene Crescent, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £194,995 | 2022-05-20 | £207,042 |
| 15 Nene Crescent, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-02-25 | £208,959 |
NN17 2JQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NN17 2JQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodnewton- A Learning Community Rowlett Road , NN17 2NU | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Studfall Junior Academy Rowlett Road , NN17 2BT | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studfall Infant Academy Rowlett Road , NN17 2BP | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Beanfield Avenue , NN18 0AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School Occupation Road , NN17 1EE | 3out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge Park Academy Shetland Way , NN17 2JH | 1out of 4 | 264 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Technical School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD | 4out of 4 | 2,774 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Secondary Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 9NS | 3out of 4 | 3,262 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke Weston Academy Coomb Road , Corby NN18 8LA | 4out of 4 | 4,396 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 | 2,109 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplefields Academy Tower Hill Road , NN18 0TH | 4out of 4 | 2,621 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink | Lodge Park Academy, Shetland Way | 370 yd | |
| Galaxy Indian Restaurant | 99 - 101 Welland Vale Road, Corby | 642 yd | |
| Ali's Balti | Alis Indian Kitchen, 9 Pytchley Court | 718 yd | |
| Bobs Corby | The Mushh Room, 4 Pytchley Court | 723 yd | |
| Corby Baptist Church | Rowlett Road, Corby | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Lloyd | The Samuel Lloyd, 4 Princewood Court | 985 yd | |
| Shire Horse Public House | The Shire Horse, Willow Brook Road | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Top | 109 Welland Vale Road, Corby | 642 yd | |
| King Kebab | 97 Welland Vale Road, Corby | 678 yd | |
| High Street Bakery | 5 Pytchley Court, Corby | 716 yd | |
| New Chois | 13A Pytchley Court, Corby | 718 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 11 Pytchley Court, Corby | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Co-op Society | 121 Welland Vale Road, Corby | 642 yd | |
| Premier Stores | 1 Pytchley Court, Corby | 745 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Dalton Road | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge Park Academy SHETLAND WAY | grass pitches | 333 yd |
| Lodge Park Academy Pitch RANNOCH WAY | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Lodge Park Sports Centre SHETLAND WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 439 yd |
| Rockingham Triangle Sports Complex ROCKINGHAM ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Corby Tennis Centre ROCKINGHAM ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 524 yd |
| Steel Park ROCKINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Corby Rfc ROCKINGHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Old Eastonians Cricket Club Rockingham Castle | grass pitches | 993 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 | 68.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.