Stirling Close is in Corby and in North Northamptonshire district. NN18 8PP is located in the Oakley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Corby. This postcode has been in use since 2005-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stirling Close, Corby, NN18 8PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN18 8QE, NN18 8PN, NN18 8PX, NN18 8PQ, NN18 8PZ, NN18 8PR, NN18 8QD, NN18 8QB, NN18 8PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN18 8PP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.7% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 37.4% | 38.2% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 45.3% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 1.6% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11% | 11% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (91.4%) 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 | 60.4% | 61.3% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 12.9% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 30.1% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 6.7% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 13.4% | 18.7% | 5.3% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 11.1% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 10.3% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 8.7% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 20.2% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 28.6% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 15.4% | 2.4% | -13.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 8.4% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 85% | 75.8% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -5.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 62% 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 | 65.6% | 62% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| European Union | 25.5% | 25.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 19.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.4% | 61.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 18.3% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.8% | 9.7% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.3% | 7.8% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 2.5% | -6.1% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 76.7% | -15.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 10.7% | 1.3% | 9.4% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.9% | 1.5% | 6.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stirling Close was 38.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.0% lower than the Kingswood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Stirling Close has the 18th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Kingswood and the 348th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Stirling Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2025-01-23 | £246,242 |
| 1 Stirling Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-08-16 | £292,097 |
| 16 Stirling Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-08-23 | £200,945 |
| 14 Stirling Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,500 | 2021-05-14 | £280,087 |
| 3 Stirling Close, Corby, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2019-10-25 | £283,025 |
NN18 8PP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 8PP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 128 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corby Primary Academy Butland Road , NN18 8QA | 4out of 4 | 128 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakley Vale Primary School Cheltenham Road , NN18 8RH | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby Patrick Road , NN18 9NT | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Leys Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 0QF | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter A Learning Community Academy Brayford Avenue , NN18 8DL | 1out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,089 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Technical School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD | 4out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Secondary Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 9NS | 3out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Park Academy Shetland Way , NN17 2JH | 1out of 4 | 3,771 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 | 2,531 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Kite Academy Purbeck Drive , NN18 0BX | - not rated | 2,877 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 | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subways | Subway, 13 Charter Court | 528 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 8 Charter Court, Corby | 545 yd | |
| Oakley Fish Bar | 5 Charter Court, Corby | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Oakley Road, Corby | 223 yd | |
| Tesco Supermarket | Tesco Express, 11 Charter Court | 545 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Butland Road Playing Field BUTLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 450 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 | 67.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 227.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 34.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.