Blackmoor Avenue is in Corby and in North Northamptonshire district. NN18 8ED 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 Blackmoor Avenue, Corby, NN18 8ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN18 8DR, NN18 8DS, NN18 8EB, NN18 8DX, NN18 8BL, NN18 8DU, NN18 8DZ, NN18 8DL, NN18 8BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN18 8ED, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 52.6% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 46.7% | 47.4% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 8ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% 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 | 42% | 48.5% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 26.2% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -18.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 15% | 10.7% | -4.3% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 39.4% | 41.5% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 31.4% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 7.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 8ED this area, 36.6% 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 10.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.1% | 36.6% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 18.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 16.4% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 16.4% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 9.9% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.8% | 10.8% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -23.0% |
| Other | 10.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.4% | 96.7% | 3.3% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
In this area, 71.2% 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 | 85.8% | 71.2% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| European Union | 8% | 23.2% | 15.2% | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 71.7% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 8.2% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 8.9% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 3.3% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43% | 76.7% | -33.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 11.1% | 0.9% | 10.2% |
| Other EU countries | 9.5% | 1.5% | 8.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 31.5% | 13.5% | 18.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackmoor Avenue was 157.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.4% higher than the Kingswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blackmoor Avenue has the 9th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Kingswood and the 146th highest crime rate of 1,075 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Blackmoor Avenue, Corby, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2025-02-07 | £121,137 |
| 4 Blackmoor Avenue, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-09-22 | £174,315 |
| 6 Blackmoor Avenue, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2023-07-28 | £172,790 |
| 10 Blackmoor Avenue, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £174,950 | 2022-12-16 | £174,777 |
| 2 Blackmoor Avenue, Corby, North Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £2,612 | 2021-12-06 | £2,632 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,076 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 | 127 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter - A Learning Community Academy Brayford Avenue , NN18 8DL | - not rated | 127 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Junior School Brayford Avenue , NN18 8DL | - not rated | 207 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter A Learning Community Academy Brayford Avenue , NN18 8DL | 3out of 4 | 211 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Primary Academy Butland Road , NN18 8QA | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 571 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Community College Oakley Road , NN17 1NE | - not rated | 571 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Technical School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD | - not rated | 638 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke Weston Academy Coomb Road , Corby NN18 8LA | 3out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beanfield Community College Glastonbury Road , NN18 0NG | - not rated | 2,651 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 | 948 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Forest Gate School Forest Gate Road , NN17 1TR | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplefields School School Place , NN18 0QP | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke Weston CTC Coomb Road , Great Oakley NN18 8LA | - not rated | 2,242 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplefields Academy Tower Hill Road , NN18 0TH | 4out of 4 | 2,681 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 | 99 yd | |
| Autumn Centre | Counts Farm Road, Corby | 125 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | K F C, Oakley Road | 284 yd | |
| Bewitched | 47 Queens Square, Corby | 630 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 1 Willow Place, Corby | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saxon Crown | 100 Elizabeth Street, Corby | 647 yd | |
| Corby Candle | The Corby Candle, 1 New Post Office Square | 796 yd | |
| Mega Break Sports Bar | 1A Everest Lane, Corby | 801 yd | |
| Corby Irish Centre | Patrick Road, Corby | 1,023 yd | |
| Grampian Association | Patrick Road, Corby | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Chois | 52 Burghley Drive, Corby | 97 yd | |
| The Best Kebab House | Best Kebab House, 50 Burghley Drive | 100 yd | |
| Delightful Desserts | 56 - 58 Burghley Drive, Corby | 104 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | Greggs, 34 Corporation Street | 800 yd | |
| Favourite Fried Chicken & Ribs | 30 Elizabeth Street, Corby | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 59 Corporation Street, Corby | 811 yd | |
| Poli Max | Dreams, 6 Alexandra Road | 861 yd | |
| B & M | 56 - 58 Corporation Street, Corby | 863 yd | |
| Farm Foods Limited | Farmfoods Ltd, 4 Alexandra Road | 866 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burghley Drive Playing Field OAKLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| Tresham College (Corby Campus) OAKLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Corby Community College (Closed) Oakley Road | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Puregym (Corby) ANNE STREET | health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| Corby Swimming Pool (Closed) George Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 835 yd |
| Corby Technical School COTTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Corby East Midlands International Pool PARKLAND GATEWAY PARKLAND GATEWAY GEORGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,021 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.