Burghley Drive is in Corby and in North Northamptonshire district. NN18 8EA 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 Burghley Drive, Corby, NN18 8EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN18 8EE, NN18 8BF, NN18 8BQ, NN18 8DN, NN18 8DZ, NN18 8EG, NN18 8EB, NN18 8BG, NN18 8DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN18 8EA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 51.2% | 49.2% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.8% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 8EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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 | 44.3% | 55.6% | 11.3% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 24.7% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -19.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7% | 4.1% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 11.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 41.1% | 38.6% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 38.6% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 13.8% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 8% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 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 8EA 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 10.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 36.3% | 6.4% | 18.2% | 18.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24% | 16.1% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 13.7% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 8.1% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.4% | 11.8% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 7% | 10.6% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -23.2% |
| Other | 15.9% | 3.4% | -12.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 95.2% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 62.8% 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 | 76.3% | 62.8% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| European Union | 20.5% | 32.4% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 26.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76% | 62.8% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 13.3% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.1% | 11.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.6% | 76.7% | -32.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 9.8% | 1.3% | 8.5% |
| Romania | 11.1% | 0.9% | 10.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burghley Drive was 126.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.1% higher than the Kingswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burghley Drive has the 12th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Kingswood and the 201st 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 -3.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117 Burghley Drive, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-07-28 | £165,163 |
| 129 Burghley Drive, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-11-12 | £193,591 |
| 127 Burghley Drive, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2023-09-07 | £193,020 |
| 117 Burghley Drive, Corby, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2017-06-28 | £175,484 |
| 115 Burghley Drive, Corby, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2012-04-13 | £179,293 |
NN18 8EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 127 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Other | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 45 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 2,238 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 | 364 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Primary Academy Butland Road , NN18 8QA | 4out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby Patrick Road , NN18 9NT | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Leys Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 0QF | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Old Village Primary School High Street , NN17 1UU | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Community school | 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 | 798 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke Weston Academy Coomb Road , Corby NN18 8LA | 4out of 4 | 2,094 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Secondary Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 9NS | 3out of 4 | 2,826 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Park Academy Shetland Way , NN17 2JH | 1out of 4 | 3,142 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Business Academy Academy Way , Gretton Road NN17 5EB | 2out of 4 | 5,145 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 | 2,660 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Kite Academy Purbeck Drive , NN18 0BX | - not rated | 2,804 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yogis | 54 Burghley Drive, Corby | 134 yd | |
| Autumn Centre | Counts Farm Road, Corby | 135 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | K F C, Oakley Road | 499 yd | |
| Bewitched | 47 Queens Square, Corby | 845 yd | |
| Corby Teamwork | Teamwork Corby, Unit O | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saxon Crown | 100 Elizabeth Street, Corby | 869 yd | |
| Corby Candle | The Corby Candle, 1 New Post Office Square | 1,017 yd | |
| Mega Break Sports Bar | 1A Everest Lane, Corby | 1,024 yd | |
| Corby Irish Centre | Patrick Road, Corby | 1,084 yd | |
| Grampian Association | Patrick Road, Corby | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Best Kebab House | Best Kebab House, 50 Burghley Drive | 126 yd | |
| Golden Chois | 52 Burghley Drive, Corby | 131 yd | |
| Delightful Desserts | 56 - 58 Burghley Drive, Corby | 134 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | Greggs, 34 Corporation Street | 1,019 yd | |
| Favourite Fried Chicken & Ribs | 30 Elizabeth Street, Corby | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 59 Corporation Street, Corby | 1,022 yd | |
| B & M | 56 - 58 Corporation Street, Corby | 1,078 yd | |
| Poli Max | Dreams, 6 Alexandra Road | 1,082 yd | |
| Farm Foods Limited | Farmfoods Ltd, 4 Alexandra Road | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burghley Drive Playing Field OAKLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Tresham College (Corby Campus) OAKLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 737 yd |
| Corby Community College (Closed) Oakley Road | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Puregym (Corby) ANNE STREET | health and fitness suite | 851 yd |
| Corby Swimming Pool (Closed) George Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,043 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.