Farmstead Road is in Corby and in North Northamptonshire district. NN18 0LJ 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 Farmstead Road, Corby, NN18 0LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN18 0JU, NN18 0DA, NN18 0LH, NN18 0JT, NN18 0DX, NN18 0DY, NN18 0LL, NN18 0DZ, NN18 0BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN18 0LJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 51.1% | 48.3% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 51.7% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 33.6% | 37.3% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 33.9% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 14% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 14.2% | 8.9% | -5.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 35.5% | 42.4% | 6.9% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 33.1% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 15.2% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 5.5% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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.
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 14.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.8% | 24.1% | -15.7% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 14.8% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 16.9% | 5.0% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 18.6% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.3% | 14.8% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -19.0% |
| Other | 9.7% | 3.4% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.2% | 88.7% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 81.7% 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 | 90.5% | 81.7% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 81.7% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 6.9% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.7% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 7.2% | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farmstead Road was 7.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.1% lower than the Corby Rural average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Farmstead Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Corby Rural and the 17th lowest crime rate of 1,075 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Farmstead Road, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-04-25 | £181,282 |
| 116 Farmstead Road, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-04-17 | £176,103 |
| 104 Farmstead Road, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-03-21 | £170,051 |
| 104 Farmstead Road, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £179,167 | 2024-12-13 | £185,980 |
| 141 Farmstead Road, Corby, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2024-06-14 | £125,855 |
NN18 0LJ 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,276 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beanfield Primary School Farmstead Road , NN18 0LJ | - not rated | 166 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beanfield Junior School Farmstead Road , NN18 0LJ | - not rated | 166 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beanfield Infant School Farmstead Road , NN18 0LJ | - not rated | 166 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beanfield Primary School Farmstead Road , NN18 0LJ | 3out of 4 | 166 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Beanfield Avenue , NN18 0AZ | - not rated | 435 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 245 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and Pope John Catholic Secondary School Tower Hill Road , NN18 0TF | - not rated | 886 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingswood School Gainsborough Road , NN18 9NS | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Secondary Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 9NS | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Park Technology College Shetland Way , NN17 2JH | - not rated | 1,832 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 | 359 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplefields Academy Tower Hill Road , NN18 0TH | 4out of 4 | 576 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplefields School School Place , NN18 0QP | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Gate School Forest Gate Road , NN17 1TR | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firdale School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD | - not rated | 2,612 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sizzler | The Sizzler Cafe, 171 Farmstead Road | 163 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Public House | The Phoenix, 129 Beanfield Avenue | 321 yd | |
| Knights Lodge Public House | Knights Lodge, Tower Hill Road | 574 yd | |
| Hazel Tree Public House | The Hazel Tree, Greenhill Rise | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Takeaway | 169 Farmstead Road, Corby | 145 yd | |
| Viking Fish & Chips | Viking Fish And Chips, 187 Farmstead Road | 163 yd | |
| Corby Kebab House | 177 Farmstead Road, Corby | 171 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abington Road Playing Fields COLLINGWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Our Lady And Pope John School (Closed) Tower Hill Road | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Kingswood Secondary Academy OAK WOOD DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,077 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.