Gainsborough Court is in Corby and in North Northamptonshire district. NN18 0RR is located in the Kingswood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Corby. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gainsborough Court, Corby, NN18 0RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN18 0SE, NN18 0RQ, NN18 0SF, NN18 0RY, NN18 0SG, NN18 0RU, NN18 0RZ, NN18 0SD, NN18 0RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN18 0RR is primarily male, with 55% of the population 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 | 53.1% | 45% | -8.1% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 46.9% | 55% | 8.1% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
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 0RR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.7% 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 | 50.5% | 55.7% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 17.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 29.5% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 15% | 9% | -6.0% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 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 | 49.8% | 39.4% | -10.4% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 34% | 37.8% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 15% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 0RR this area, 33.9% 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 12.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.9% | 33.9% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 16.3% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 16.3% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.7% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 2.8% | 9.8% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.6% | 12.2% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -21.6% |
| Other | 15.9% | 5.7% | -10.2% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.4% | 89.9% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 61.2% 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 | 77.2% | 61.2% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| European Union | 12.9% | 29.4% | 16.5% | 6.1% | 23.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.6% | 61.2% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 13.3% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 10.4% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 9.1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.2% | 76.7% | -32.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 13.2% | 0.9% | 12.3% |
| Other EU countries | 10.3% | 1.5% | 8.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 21.9% | 13.5% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gainsborough Court was 132.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.9% higher than the Corby West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gainsborough Court has the 16th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Corby West and the 187th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Gainsborough Court, Corby, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2022-12-22 | £83,173 |
| 2 Gainsborough Court, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-07-12 | £134,236 |
| 7 Gainsborough Court, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-07-26 | £116,151 |
| 28 Gainsborough Court, Corby, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2017-10-20 | £77,919 |
| 16 Gainsborough Court, Corby, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,500 | 2017-06-30 | £79,177 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Leys Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 0QF | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby Patrick Road , NN18 9NT | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary Academy Southbrook , NN18 9BE | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter A Learning Community Academy Brayford Avenue , NN18 8DL | 1out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Beanfield Avenue , NN18 0AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,409 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Secondary Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 9NS | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke Weston Academy Coomb Road , Corby NN18 8LA | 4out of 4 | 2,125 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Park Academy Shetland Way , NN17 2JH | 1out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,560 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Kite Academy Purbeck Drive , NN18 0BX | - not rated | 1,626 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corby Cube | The Core The Corby Cube, Parkland Gateway | 483 yd | |
| The Core | The Corby Cube, Parkland Gateway | 483 yd | |
| Qube Cafe & Bar | Bistro The Corby Cube, Parkland Gateway | 483 yd | |
| Nandos | Nando Chicken Land Ltd, Parkland Gateway | 483 yd | |
| Savoy Cinema | Parkland Gateway, George Street | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corby Irish Centre | Patrick Road, Corby | 457 yd | |
| Grampian Association | Patrick Road, Corby | 457 yd | |
| Castle Bingo | George Street, Corby | 680 yd | |
| The Saxon Crown | 100 Elizabeth Street, Corby | 766 yd | |
| Corby Candle | The Corby Candle, 1 New Post Office Square | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's | Papa Johns, 35 - 37 Everest Lane | 627 yd | |
| Subways | Subway, 62 Corporation Street | 634 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chinese Take Away | Hong Kong Take Away, 60 George Street | 667 yd | |
| Mias Fast Food | Mias Fastfood, 64 George Street | 670 yd | |
| Pepper Pizza | 66A George Street, Corby | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl (UK) GmbH | Lidl, Gainsborough Road | 251 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 59 Corporation Street, Corby | 583 yd | |
| B & M | 56 - 58 Corporation Street, Corby | 636 yd | |
| Farm Foods Limited | Farmfoods Ltd, 4 Alexandra Road | 748 yd | |
| Poli Max | Dreams, 6 Alexandra Road | 762 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodsend Pavilion GAINSBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 358 yd |
| Hazel Leys Academy GAINSBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Corby East Midlands International Pool PARKLAND GATEWAY PARKLAND GATEWAY GEORGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 484 yd |
| Corby Swimming Pool (Closed) George Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 545 yd |
| Puregym (Corby) ANNE STREET | health and fitness suite | 564 yd |
| St Patrick'S Catholic Primary School, Corby PATRICK ROAD | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Connaughty Centre (Closed) Cottingham Road | 805 yd | |
| Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre Pitch ALBERTA CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.