Kingsthorpe Avenue is in Corby and in North Northamptonshire district. NN17 2QB 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 2QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN17 2QE, NN17 2QD, NN17 2RL, NN17 2RF, NN17 2RR, NN17 2QA, NN17 2SX, NN17 2RG, NN17 2RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN17 2QB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.4% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 35.7% | 36.4% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.6% | 36.9% | 10.3% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 7.7% | 2.3% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 15.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 13.5% | 7.9% | -5.6% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 32.4% | 34.1% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -14.3% |
| Good health | 37% | 39% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 21.8% | 15.5% | -6.3% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 9.1% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 2QB this area, 35.3% 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 10.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42% | 35.3% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 10.2% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 15.8% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 8.4% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 16.7% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.2% | 10.7% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -23.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.6% | 96.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 92.4% | 81.1% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 5% | 14% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 81.4% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 8.4% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsthorpe Avenue was 99.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.4% lower than the Corby Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsthorpe Avenue has the 22nd highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Corby Rural and the 294th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210 Kingsthorpe Avenue, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-11-15 | £209,288 |
| 220 Kingsthorpe Avenue, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-11-14 | £220,653 |
| 204 Kingsthorpe Avenue, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-10-08 | £275,116 |
| 220 Kingsthorpe Avenue, Corby, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2019-07-30 | £217,563 |
| 204 Kingsthorpe Avenue, Corby, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2018-03-21 | £178,941 |
NN17 2QB 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,757 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 | 512 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Beanfield Avenue , NN18 0AZ | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studfall Junior Academy Rowlett Road , NN17 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beanfield Primary School Farmstead Road , NN18 0LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Studfall Infant Academy Rowlett Road , NN17 2BP | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 598 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Secondary Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 9NS | 3out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Technical School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD | 4out of 4 | 2,693 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke Weston Academy Coomb Road , Corby NN18 8LA | 4out of 4 | 3,745 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 | 1,262 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplefields Academy Tower Hill Road , NN18 0TH | 4out of 4 | 1,788 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobs Corby | The Mushh Room, 4 Pytchley Court | 129 yd | |
| Ali's Balti | Alis Indian Kitchen, 9 Pytchley Court | 134 yd | |
| Caterlink | Lodge Park Academy, Shetland Way | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Public House | The Phoenix, 129 Beanfield Avenue | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Chois | 13A Pytchley Court, Corby | 134 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 11 Pytchley Court, Corby | 134 yd | |
| High Street Bakery | 5 Pytchley Court, Corby | 136 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Stores | 1 Pytchley Court, Corby | 110 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abington Road Playing Fields COLLINGWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Lodge Park Sports Centre SHETLAND WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| Lodge Park Academy SHETLAND WAY | grass pitches | 609 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.