Hidcote Close is in Corby and in North Northamptonshire district. NN18 8PF is located in the Oakley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Corby. This postcode has been in use since 2005-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hidcote Close, Corby, NN18 8PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN18 8PE, NN18 8PG, NN18 8NF, NN18 8NZ, NN18 8PW, NN18 8PJ, NN18 8PA, NN18 8NY, NN18 8PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN18 8PF has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 51.8% | 49% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48.2% | 51% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 36.9% | 38.1% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 49.6% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6% | 6.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 56.4% | 51.6% | -4.8% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 37.6% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 4.1% | 7.1% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 11.6% | 15.3% | 3.7% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 8.6% | -12.3% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 17.9% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 16.4% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 35.1% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 14.5% | 4.5% | -10.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 10.7% | 7.8% | -2.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.8% | 80.1% | -0.7% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 58.9% 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 | 69.3% | 58.9% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| European Union | 17.8% | 23% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 16.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 6.6% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Africa | 10.4% | 6.3% | -4.1% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 5.2% | 4.1% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69% | 58.9% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 20.3% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.3% | 6.8% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 8.8% | 1.3% | 7.5% |
| Romania | 11% | 0.9% | 10.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 61.5% | 46.2% | 15.3% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hidcote Close was 44.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.1% lower than the Kingswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hidcote Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Kingswood and the 419th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Hidcote Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-08-15 | £279,446 |
| 1 Hidcote Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-10-11 | £239,689 |
| 3 Hidcote Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-09-09 | £294,000 |
| 9 Hidcote Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-06-06 | £353,496 |
| 2 Hidcote Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-07-15 | £257,263 |
NN18 8PF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NN18 8PF 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 | 130 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,723 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley Vale Primary School Cheltenham Road , NN18 8RH | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Primary Academy Butland Road , NN18 8QA | 4out of 4 | 520 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby Patrick Road , NN18 9NT | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary Academy Southbrook , NN18 9BE | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Leys Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 0QF | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 575 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Secondary Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 9NS | 3out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Technical School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD | 4out of 4 | 2,311 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Park Academy Shetland Way , NN17 2JH | 1out of 4 | 3,923 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 | 2,358 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Kite Academy Purbeck Drive , NN18 0BX | - not rated | 2,785 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Vape | 9B Charter Court, Corby | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Oakley Cricket Club | Lewin Road, Corby | 1,025 yd | |
| Harpers Brook | Charter Court, Corby | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley Fish Bar | 5 Charter Court, Corby | 379 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 8 Charter Court, Corby | 388 yd | |
| Subways | Subway, 13 Charter Court | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Supermarket | Tesco Express, 11 Charter Court | 388 yd | |
| Morrisons | Oakley Road, Corby | 388 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Butland Road Playing Field BUTLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Brooke Weston Academy COOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 636 yd |
| Great Oakley Cricket Club LEWIN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 37 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.