Gainsborough Road is in Corby and in North Northamptonshire district. NN18 0RJ is located in the Kingswood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Corby. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gainsborough Road, Corby, NN18 0RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN18 0SS, NN18 0SR, NN18 0SP, NN18 0SW, NN18 0SN, NN18 8BZ, NN18 0RT, NN17 1SG, NN18 8BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN18 0RJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47% | 49% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NN18 0RJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.9% | 54.4% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 32.4% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 7.7% | -5.4% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 44.5% | 51.9% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 31.9% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 10.7% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 NN18 0RJ this area, 36.3% 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 13.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 36.3% | 2.7% | 18.2% | 18.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 18.3% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 13.6% | -7.7% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 11.7% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 7% | 13.6% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -20.2% |
| Other | 11.1% | 2.2% | -8.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 95.9% | 88.9% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 67.8% 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 | 78.1% | 67.8% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| European Union | 13.5% | 23.2% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.5% | 68.2% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 14% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 3.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 8.5% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.6% | 76.7% | -17.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 12.5% | 0.9% | 11.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gainsborough Road was 241.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 202.7% higher than the Corby West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gainsborough Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Corby West and the 63rd highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 134.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 134.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Gainsborough Road, Corby, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2010-09-30 | £132,516 |
| 6 Gainsborough Road, Corby, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2009-04-24 | £146,372 |
| 6 Gainsborough Road, Corby, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £31,600 | 2000-03-16 | £156,304 |
| 14 Gainsborough Road, Corby, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £18,000 | 1996-08-16 | £116,377 |
NN18 0RJ 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 | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 2,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter A Learning Community Academy Brayford Avenue , NN18 8DL | 1out of 4 | 399 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Leys Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 0QF | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby Patrick Road , NN18 9NT | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Primary Academy Butland Road , NN18 8QA | 4out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School Occupation Road , NN17 1EE | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corby Technical School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD | 4out of 4 | 792 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke Weston Academy Coomb Road , Corby NN18 8LA | 4out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Secondary Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 9NS | 3out of 4 | 2,494 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Park Academy Shetland Way , NN17 2JH | 1out of 4 | 2,591 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Business Academy Academy Way , Gretton Road NN17 5EB | 2out of 4 | 5,260 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maplefields Academy Tower Hill Road , NN18 0TH | 4out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Kite Academy Purbeck Drive , NN18 0BX | - not rated | 2,301 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | K F C, Oakley Road | 154 yd | |
| Bewitched | 47 Queens Square, Corby | 322 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 1 Willow Place, Corby | 369 yd | |
| Burger King | 27 Willow Place, Corby | 369 yd | |
| Autumn Centre | Counts Farm Road, Corby | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saxon Crown | 100 Elizabeth Street, Corby | 393 yd | |
| Corby Candle | The Corby Candle, 1 New Post Office Square | 526 yd | |
| Mega Break Sports Bar | 1A Everest Lane, Corby | 557 yd | |
| Castle Bingo | George Street, Corby | 753 yd | |
| Corby Irish Centre | Patrick Road, Corby | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delightful Desserts | 56 - 58 Burghley Drive, Corby | 432 yd | |
| Golden Chois | 52 Burghley Drive, Corby | 440 yd | |
| The Best Kebab House | Best Kebab House, 50 Burghley Drive | 447 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | Greggs, 34 Corporation Street | 500 yd | |
| Subways | Subway, 62 Corporation Street | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 59 Corporation Street, Corby | 476 yd | |
| B & M | 56 - 58 Corporation Street, Corby | 540 yd | |
| Farm Foods Limited | Farmfoods Ltd, 4 Alexandra Road | 579 yd | |
| Poli Max | Dreams, 6 Alexandra Road | 579 yd | |
| Lidl (UK) GmbH | Lidl, Gainsborough Road | 872 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Puregym (Corby) ANNE STREET | health and fitness suite | 296 yd |
| Corby Swimming Pool (Closed) George Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 490 yd |
| Tresham College (Corby Campus) OAKLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| Corby East Midlands International Pool PARKLAND GATEWAY PARKLAND GATEWAY GEORGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 660 yd |
| Corby Community College (Closed) Oakley Road | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Burghley Drive Playing Field OAKLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Connaughty Centre (Closed) Cottingham Road | 818 yd | |
| Corby Technical School COTTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| St Patrick'S Catholic Primary School, Corby PATRICK ROAD | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Hazel Leys Academy GAINSBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 983 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 233.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.