Outfield Close is in Great Oakley, Corby and in North Northamptonshire district. NN18 8FX is located in the Oakley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Corby. This postcode has been in use since 2008-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Outfield Close, Great Oakley, Corby, NN18 8FX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN18 8FW, NN18 8FS, NN18 8FR, NN18 8FU, NN18 8TJ, NN18 8FT, NN18 8JW, NN18 8HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN18 8FX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.2% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.8% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 48.9% | 40.3% | -8.6% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 43.1% | 12.2% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 9.6% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 54.7% | 61.2% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 12.8% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 30.4% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 6.8% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.9% | 13.1% | 6.2% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.3% | 9.6% | -12.7% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 19.4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 19.1% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 31.2% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.9% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 4% | 7.7% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 88.9% | 78.9% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -2.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 72.5% 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 | 78.2% | 72.5% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 14% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 7.2% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.2% | 72.8% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 16.6% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 3.7% | -5.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 1.2% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 6% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Outfield Close was 150.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 217.5% higher than the Oakley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Outfield Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Oakley and the 148th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Outfield Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2025-03-19 | £126,000 |
| 8 Outfield Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-03-14 | £140,000 |
| 18 Outfield Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2024-06-28 | £123,270 |
| 40 Outfield Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-05-17 | £238,817 |
| 14 Outfield Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2023-04-28 | £125,305 |
NN18 8FX 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 | 186 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danesholme Infant Academy Motala Close , NN18 9DT | 2out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danesholme Junior Academy Motala Close , NN18 9DT | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakley Vale Primary School Cheltenham Road , NN18 8RH | 3out of 4 | 2,327 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary Academy Southbrook , NN18 9BE | 3out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby Patrick Road , NN18 9NT | 3out of 4 | 2,855 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke Weston Academy Coomb Road , Corby NN18 8LA | 4out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Secondary Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 9NS | 3out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Technical School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD | 4out of 4 | 4,555 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Park Academy Shetland Way , NN17 2JH | 1out of 4 | 5,186 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 | 2,848 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Kite Academy Purbeck Drive , NN18 0BX | - not rated | 3,421 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beefeater Oakley Hay | Southern Gateway Retail Park, 2 Little Colliers Field | 224 yd | |
| McDonalds | Unit 1, Southern Gateway Retail Park | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, Unit 3 | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Saxon Way West, Corby | 428 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 | 63.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 63.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 63.8% |
| 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 | 41.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.