Kingsthorpe Avenue is in Corby and in North Northamptonshire district. NN17 2PU 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 Kingsthorpe Avenue, Corby, NN17 2PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN17 2XJ, NN17 2TN, NN17 2TL, NN17 2SR, NN17 2SS, NN17 2TJ, NN17 2TS, NN17 2TR, NN17 2SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN17 2PU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 54.7% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 45.9% | 45.3% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 | 28.6% | 33.5% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 38.7% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 1.9% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 14.2% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 14.3% | 11.8% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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 | 41.2% | 35.2% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -13.2% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 36.7% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 19.1% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 7% | 6.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
In the area around NN17 2PU this area, 35% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.4% | 35% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 16.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 11.7% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 13.6% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 14% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.9% | 17.8% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 7.4% | 4.2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.7% | 91.4% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
In this area, 80.9% 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 | 89.5% | 80.9% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 15% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 81.2% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 9% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsthorpe Avenue was 130.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.5% higher than the Corby Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsthorpe Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Corby Rural and the 188th highest crime rate of 1,075 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Kingsthorpe Avenue, Corby, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-12-20 | £233,103 |
| 42 Kingsthorpe Avenue, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2022-10-07 | £232,770 |
| 38 Kingsthorpe Avenue, Corby, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-11-27 | £181,748 |
| 26 Kingsthorpe Avenue, Corby, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2018-03-09 | £187,477 |
| 12 Kingsthorpe Avenue, Corby, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2018-02-09 | £160,175 |
NN17 2PU 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Brendan's Catholic Junior School Beanfield Avenue , NN18 0AZ | - not rated | 436 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Beanfield Avenue , NN18 0AZ | - not rated | 444 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Beanfield Avenue , NN18 0AZ | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodnewton- A Learning Community Rowlett Road , NN17 2NU | - not rated | 550 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodnewton- A Learning Community Rowlett Road , NN17 2NU | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beanfield Community College Glastonbury Road , NN18 0NG | - not rated | 892 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Park Technology College Shetland Way , NN17 2JH | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Park Academy Shetland Way , NN17 2JH | 2out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and Pope John Catholic Secondary School Tower Hill Road , NN18 0TF | - not rated | 1,750 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingswood School Gainsborough Road , NN18 9NS | - not rated | 2,058 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Kite Academy Purbeck Drive , NN18 0BX | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplefields School School Place , NN18 0QP | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplefields Academy Tower Hill Road , NN18 0TH | 4out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Gate School Forest Gate Road , NN17 1TR | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firdale School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobs Corby | The Mushh Room, 4 Pytchley Court | 609 yd | |
| Ali's Balti | Alis Indian Kitchen, 9 Pytchley Court | 613 yd | |
| Java Java @ Corby Urgent Care | Corby Urgent Care Centre, Cottingham Road | 621 yd | |
| Sizzler | The Sizzler Cafe, 171 Farmstead Road | 716 yd | |
| Strides Cafe | 206 Studfall Avenue, Corby | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Public House | The Phoenix, 129 Beanfield Avenue | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Chois | 13A Pytchley Court, Corby | 613 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 11 Pytchley Court, Corby | 613 yd | |
| High Street Bakery | 5 Pytchley Court, Corby | 615 yd | |
| Corby Kebab House | 177 Farmstead Road, Corby | 710 yd | |
| Viking Fish & Chips | Viking Fish And Chips, 187 Farmstead Road | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Stores | 1 Pytchley Court, Corby | 591 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abington Road Playing Fields COLLINGWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| Lodge Park Sports Centre SHETLAND WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,041 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 | 47.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.