Hoppet Close, Great Oakley, Corby, NN18 8JQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN18 8JQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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	46.4%	48.2%	1.8%	51.0%	-2.8%
Male	53.6%	51.8%	-1.8%	49.0%	2.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of NN18 8JQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	31.3%	29.7%	-1.6%	37.9%	-8.2%
Married: Opposite sex	59.5%	53.9%	-5.6%	44.2%	9.7%
Separated	0.9%	2.3%	1.4%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	7%	10%	3.0%	9.1%	0.9%
Widowed	1.3%	4.1%	2.8%	6.1%	-2.0%

Health

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 (89.1%) 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	54.3%	54.8%	0.5%	48.4%	6.4%
Good health	37.4%	34.3%	-3.1%	33.6%	0.7%
Fair health	5.4%	8.9%	3.5%	12.7%	-3.8%
Bad health	2.5%	2%	-0.5%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	11%	13.2%	2.2%	18.2%	-5.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.3%	13.7%	-2.6%	9.6%	4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.4%	15.1%	-4.3%	13.4%	1.7%
Apprenticeship	6.2%	5.9%	-0.3%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	18.5%	17.4%	-1.1%	16.9%	0.5%
Degree or Similar	21.6%	34.7%	13.1%	33.8%	0.9%
Other	7%	0%	-7.0%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Chinese	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	3.1%	-1.5%
Black Caribbean	1.1%	1.6%	0.5%	1.0%	0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.8%	95.2%	-2.6%	81.4%	13.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95%	93.2%	-1.8%	83.2%	10.0%
European Union	3.6%	4%	0.4%	6.1%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	0.8%	-0.3%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	1.3%	0.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.2%	94%	-0.2%	83.2%	10.8%
10+ Years	0%	5.6%	5.6%	9.8%	-4.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.6%	76.7%	14.9%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
North America and the Caribbean	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	4.4%	13.5%	-9.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.2%	37.2%	1.0%
Christian	58.6%	46.2%	12.4%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Sikh	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Not answered	1.6%	6.0%	-4.4%

Safety

Is Hoppet Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hoppet Close was 8.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.8% lower than the Oakley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Hoppet Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Oakley and the 21st lowest crime rate of 1,075 local areas in North Northamptonshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,500

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in NN18 8JQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Hoppet Close are based on 19 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Northamptonshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Hoppet Close, Great Oakley, Corby, NN18 8JQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NN18 8JQ

Average Price
£379,452

Semi-Detached
£423,615

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£373,564

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hoppet Close

Average Price
£400,144

Semi-Detached
£429,117

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£396,735

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hoppet CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
22 Hoppet Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£480,000	2025-06-03	£489,363
17 Hoppet Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2025-01-31	£353,910
1 Hoppet Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£352,500	2022-05-27	£365,760
16 Hoppet Close, Corby, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2020-02-21	£388,083
4 Hoppet Close, Corby, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2019-02-08	£356,840

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NN18 8JQ

Employment

NN18 8JQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	95
Retired	54
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	14
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	5
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Manufacturing	32
Education	21
Administrative and support service activities	14
Construction	13
Information and communication	13
Human health and social work activities	10
Transport and storage	10
Other	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	5,416 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Danesholme Infant School Motala Close , NN18 9DT	- not rated	1,167 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Danesholme Infant Academy Motala Close , NN18 9DT	3out of 4	1,167 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Danesholme Junior School Motala Close , NN18 9DT	- not rated	1,219 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Danesholme Junior Academy Motala Close , NN18 9DT	3out of 4	1,219 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakley Vale Primary School Cheltenham Road , NN18 8RH	3out of 4	1,911 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brooke Weston Academy Coomb Road , Corby NN18 8LA	3out of 4	1,381 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Kingswood School Gainsborough Road , NN18 9NS	- not rated	1,928 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingswood Secondary Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 9NS	3out of 4	1,928 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady and Pope John Catholic Secondary School Tower Hill Road , NN18 0TF	- not rated	2,236 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beanfield Community College Glastonbury Road , NN18 0NG	- not rated	3,178 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brooke Weston CTC Coomb Road , Great Oakley NN18 8LA	- not rated	1,381 yd	City technology college	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maplefields Academy Tower Hill Road , NN18 0TH	4out of 4	2,536 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Maplefields School School Place , NN18 0QP	- not rated	2,920 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Red Kite Academy Purbeck Drive , NN18 0BX	3out of 4	3,112 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Forest Gate School Forest Gate Road , NN17 1TR	- not rated	4,221 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Beefeater Oakley Hay	Southern Gateway Retail Park, 2 Little Colliers Field		571 yd
McDonalds	Unit 1, Southern Gateway Retail Park		720 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Talisman Public House	The Talisman, Danesholme Centre		1,072 yd
Great Oakley Cricket Club	Lewin Road, Corby		1,074 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Domino's Pizza	Dominos Pizza, Unit 3		580 yd
Star Kebab House	10 Boden Close, Corby		1,001 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi	Saxon Way West, Corby		592 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Great Oakley Cricket Club LEWIN ROAD	grass pitches	976 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	52.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	47.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	64.92 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	64.92 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	12.22 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.