Orchard Close is in Weldon, Corby and in North Northamptonshire district. NN17 3HA is located in the Corby Rural electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Corby. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Close, Weldon, Corby, NN17 3HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN17 3HB, NN17 3HE, NN17 3LB, NN17 3HZ, NN17 3JJ, NN17 3HS, NN17 3LG, NN17 3HP, NN17 3HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN17 3HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.9% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.1% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 33% | 35.3% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 48.5% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 9.7% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.9% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 50.5% | 52.1% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 32.8% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 11.5% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.7% | 14.6% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 12.9% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 17.2% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 22% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 25.2% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.6% | 94.4% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 95.5% | 94.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 93.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Close was 42.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.0% lower than the Corby Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Close has the 28th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Corby Rural and the 393rd lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Orchard Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-03-01 | £225,572 |
| 2 Orchard Close, Corby, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-06-29 | £223,001 |
| 4 Orchard Close, Corby, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2004-07-30 | £272,581 |
NN17 3HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 137 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 62 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,542 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weldon Church of England Primary School Chapel Road , Weldon NN17 3HP | 2out of 4 | 20 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priors Hall - A Learning Community Gretton Road , Priors Hall NN17 5EB | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Old Village Primary School High Street , NN17 1UU | 3out of 4 | 3,050 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanion Church of England (Aided) Primary School Cardigan Road , Stanion NN14 1BY | 3out of 4 | 3,110 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Stanion Primary School Roman Road , Little Stanion NN18 8TD | 3out of 4 | 3,268 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corby Business Academy Academy Way , Gretton Road NN17 5EB | 2out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Technical School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD | 4out of 4 | 4,031 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Ds Breakfast Bar | 7 High Street, Weldon | 108 yd | |
| Weldon Village Hall | Village Hall, Bridge Street | 186 yd | |
| Starbucks | Corby Road, Weldon | 323 yd | |
| Adrenaline Alley | Adrenalin Alley, Arnsley Road | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder Of Mutton | The Shoulder Of Mutton, 12 Chapel Road | 175 yd | |
| The George | 5 Stamford Road, Weldon | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Eurogarages Corby Service Station, Corby Road | 323 yd | |
| Greggs (Spar) | Eurogarages Corby Service Station, Corby Road | 323 yd | |
| Ngoma's | 744 yd | ||
| TakEsy Thai Cuisin | 10 Lippard Close, Weldon | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weldon Church Of England Primary School CHAPEL ROAD | grass pitches | 112 yd |
| Weldon Cricket Club CRICKETERS GREEN | grass pitches | 428 yd |
| Adrenaline Alley ADRENALIN ALLEY ADRENALIN ALLEY ARNSLEY ROAD | cycling | 851 yd |
| Oundle Road (Closed) Oundle Road | grass pitches | 858 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.