Bideford Square is in Corby and in North Northamptonshire district. NN18 8DP 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 Bideford Square, Corby, NN18 8DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN18 8DW, NN18 8DU, NN18 8DX, NN18 8DY, NN18 8DT, NN18 8DS, NN18 9NH, NN18 8ED, NN18 8DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN18 8DP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 44.6% | 48.9% | 4.3% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 55.4% | 51.1% | -4.3% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 8DP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 41.7% | 48.3% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 30% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 4.2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 12.5% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.6% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 42.1% | 41% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 36.1% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 13.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 7.1% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 8DP this area, 32.8% 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 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.2% | 32.8% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 13.2% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 15.1% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 10.6% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 17% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 13% | 3% | -10.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.3% | 91.3% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 71.5% 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 | 86.1% | 71.5% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| European Union | 12.1% | 22.9% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 16.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.6% | 71.3% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 14.2% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 6.2% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 2.8% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.1% | 76.7% | -25.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 8% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Romania | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bideford Square was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.0% lower than the Kingswood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bideford Square has the 19th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Kingswood and the 454th highest crime rate of 1,075 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Bideford Square, Corby, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-09-09 | £226,115 |
| 55 Bideford Square, Corby, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-07-31 | £245,570 |
| 5 Bideford Square, Corby, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-05-07 | £182,027 |
| 49 Bideford Square, Corby, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2024-03-28 | £238,242 |
| 37 Bideford Square, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-09-29 | £194,822 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,915 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Primary School Brayford Avenue , NN18 8DL | - not rated | 257 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter - A Learning Community Academy Brayford Avenue , NN18 8DL | - not rated | 257 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Junior School Brayford Avenue , NN18 8DL | - not rated | 274 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter A Learning Community Academy Brayford Avenue , NN18 8DL | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Old Village Primary School High Street , NN17 1UU | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth School Oakley Road , NN17 1NE | - not rated | 413 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Community College Oakley Road , NN17 1NE | - not rated | 413 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Technical School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD | - not rated | 477 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke Weston Academy Coomb Road , Corby NN18 8LA | 3out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beanfield Community College Glastonbury Road , NN18 0NG | - not rated | 2,822 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firdale School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD | - not rated | 807 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Forest Gate School Forest Gate Road , NN17 1TR | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplefields School School Place , NN18 0QP | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke Weston CTC Coomb Road , Great Oakley NN18 8LA | - not rated | 2,456 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplefields Academy Tower Hill Road , NN18 0TH | 4out of 4 | 2,886 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yogis | 54 Burghley Drive, Corby | 294 yd | |
| Autumn Centre | Counts Farm Road, Corby | 329 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | K F C, Oakley Road | 408 yd | |
| Corby Teamwork | Teamwork Corby, Unit O | 606 yd | |
| NIC Services Group Ltd | Tesco Extra, St Marks Road | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saxon Crown | 100 Elizabeth Street, Corby | 692 yd | |
| Mega Break Sports Bar | 1A Everest Lane, Corby | 820 yd | |
| Corby Candle | The Corby Candle, 1 New Post Office Square | 833 yd | |
| St James Leisure Club | St James Snooker Health And Social Club, 4 St James Road | 859 yd | |
| Conservative Club | Cottingham Road, Corby | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Best Kebab House | Best Kebab House, 50 Burghley Drive | 282 yd | |
| Golden Chois | 52 Burghley Drive, Corby | 286 yd | |
| Delightful Desserts | 56 - 58 Burghley Drive, Corby | 302 yd | |
| Favourite Fried Chicken & Ribs | 30 Elizabeth Street, Corby | 848 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | Greggs, 34 Corporation Street | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra Supermarket | Tesco Extra, St Marks Road | 866 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 59 Corporation Street, Corby | 898 yd | |
| Poli Max | Dreams, 6 Alexandra Road | 900 yd | |
| Farm Foods Limited | Farmfoods Ltd, 4 Alexandra Road | 909 yd | |
| B & M | 56 - 58 Corporation Street, Corby | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burghley Drive Playing Field OAKLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 225 yd |
| Tresham College (Corby Campus) OAKLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 405 yd |
| Corby Community College (Closed) Oakley Road | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Puregym (Corby) ANNE STREET | health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| Corby Technical School COTTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Corby Swimming Pool (Closed) George Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 930 yd |
| West Glebe Park MEADOW VIEW | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,014 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 | 42.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.