Furlong Close is in Corby and in North Northamptonshire district. NN17 5AW is located in the Corby Rural electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Corby. This postcode has been in use since 2018-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Furlong Close, Corby, NN17 5AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN17 5AU, NN17 5FS, NN17 5FA, NN17 5FX, NN17 5GH, NN17 5AZ, NN17 5GF, NN17 5FW, NN17 5FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN17 5AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.3% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.7% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 33% | 41.3% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 45.9% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 8.7% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 1.2% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.5% | 64.4% | 13.9% | 48.4% | 16.0% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 26.7% | -9.0% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 6.9% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 5AW this area, 5.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.7% | 5.7% | -15.0% | 18.2% | -12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 13.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 14.3% | -6.4% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 21.6% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 33.9% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.6% | 89% | -9.6% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 67.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 67.5% | -28.0% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 21.3% | 19.5% | 6.1% | 15.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 67.1% | -28.2% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 14% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 6% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.3% | 76.7% | -14.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 8.6% | 1.3% | 7.3% |
| Romania | 10.9% | 0.9% | 10.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Furlong Close was 69.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.4% lower than the Corby Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Furlong Close has the 46th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Corby Rural and the 463rd highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Furlong Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-11-15 | £281,135 |
| 54 Furlong Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-06-25 | £254,027 |
| 11 Furlong Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-01-31 | £226,765 |
| 58 Furlong Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-08-04 | £235,610 |
| 36 Furlong Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £195,000 | 2022-08-28 | £202,690 |
NN17 5AW 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 | 146 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| 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 | 3,732 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priors Hall - A Learning Community Gretton Road , Priors Hall NN17 5EB | - not rated | 684 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weldon Church of England Primary School Chapel Road , Weldon NN17 3HP | 2out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Old Village Primary School High Street , NN17 1UU | 3out of 4 | 3,471 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockingham Primary School Rockingham Road , NN17 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,884 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanion Church of England (Aided) Primary School Cardigan Road , Stanion NN14 1BY | 3out of 4 | 3,951 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 690 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Technical School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD | 4out of 4 | 4,485 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Bean | 2 The Courtyard, Barnwell Gardens | 452 yd | |
| Weldon Village Hall | Village Hall, Bridge Street | 691 yd | |
| Adrenaline Alley | Adrenalin Alley, Arnsley Road | 768 yd | |
| J Ds Breakfast Bar | 7 High Street, Weldon | 945 yd | |
| Starbucks | Corby Road, Weldon | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder Of Mutton | The Shoulder Of Mutton, 12 Chapel Road | 818 yd | |
| The George | 5 Stamford Road, Weldon | 847 yd | |
| Priors Hall Golf Club | Stamford Road, Weldon | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ngoma's | 175 yd | ||
| Subway | Eurogarages Corby Service Station, Corby Road | 1,093 yd | |
| Greggs (Spar) | Eurogarages Corby Service Station, Corby Road | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adrenaline Alley ADRENALIN ALLEY ADRENALIN ALLEY ARNSLEY ROAD | cycling | 770 yd |
| Corby Business Academy GRETTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 789 yd |
| Weldon Cricket Club CRICKETERS GREEN | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Weldon Church Of England Primary School CHAPEL ROAD | grass pitches | 873 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 | 360 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 351.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 175.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.