Thrush Close is in Corby and in North Northamptonshire district. NN18 8FG is located in the Oakley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Corby. This postcode has been in use since 2007-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thrush Close, Corby, NN18 8FG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN18 8FF, NN18 8FD, NN18 8FB, NN18 8BU, NN18 8DJ, NN18 8BT, NN18 9NA, NN18 8EN, NN18 8RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN18 8FG has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 48.2% | 48% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 51.8% | 52% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.1% | 36.8% | -6.3% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 47.1% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.5% | 57.5% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 33.8% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 16.4% | 10.4% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 11.3% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 15.7% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 8.5% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 18.1% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 27.3% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 14.2% | 2.7% | -11.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 8% | 6.9% | -1.1% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 85.3% | 84.4% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 60.9% 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 | 71.2% | 60.9% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| European Union | 20.4% | 26.8% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 20.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 4.5% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.2% | 61.5% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 19.1% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 9.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 5.6% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 4.2% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.3% | 76.7% | -16.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 11.6% | 1.3% | 10.3% |
| Romania | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thrush Close was 10.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.3% lower than the Kingswood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Thrush Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Kingswood and the 36th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Thrush Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-07-01 | £247,064 |
| 6 Thrush Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-03-13 | £410,704 |
| 5 Thrush Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-02-22 | £361,722 |
| 14 Thrush Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-11-09 | £344,048 |
| 3 Thrush Close, Corby, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-04-18 | £376,588 |
NN18 8FG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 172 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,695 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby Patrick Road , NN18 9NT | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Primary Academy Butland Road , NN18 8QA | 4out of 4 | 645 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Leys Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 0QF | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter A Learning Community Academy Brayford Avenue , NN18 8DL | 1out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary Academy Southbrook , NN18 9BE | 3out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,338 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke Weston Academy Coomb Road , Corby NN18 8LA | 4out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Secondary Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 9NS | 3out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Park Academy Shetland Way , NN17 2JH | 1out of 4 | 3,022 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 | 2,076 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Kite Academy Purbeck Drive , NN18 0BX | - not rated | 2,309 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Centre | Counts Farm Road, Corby | 614 yd | |
| Yogis | 54 Burghley Drive, Corby | 648 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | K F C, Oakley Road | 744 yd | |
| Island Vape | 9B Charter Court, Corby | 749 yd | |
| Bewitched | 47 Queens Square, Corby | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corby Irish Centre | Patrick Road, Corby | 505 yd | |
| Grampian Association | Patrick Road, Corby | 505 yd | |
| The Saxon Crown | 100 Elizabeth Street, Corby | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delightful Desserts | 56 - 58 Burghley Drive, Corby | 640 yd | |
| Golden Chois | 52 Burghley Drive, Corby | 657 yd | |
| The Best Kebab House | Best Kebab House, 50 Burghley Drive | 662 yd | |
| Subways | Subway, 13 Charter Court | 713 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 8 Charter Court, Corby | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Oakley Road, Corby | 700 yd | |
| Tesco Supermarket | Tesco Express, 11 Charter Court | 749 yd | |
| Lidl (UK) GmbH | Lidl, Gainsborough Road | 836 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 59 Corporation Street, Corby | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Butland Road Playing Field BUTLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| St Patrick'S Catholic Primary School, Corby PATRICK ROAD | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Hazel Leys Academy GAINSBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Puregym (Corby) ANNE STREET | health and fitness suite | 871 yd |
| Woodsend Pavilion GAINSBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Corby Swimming Pool (Closed) George Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,028 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.