Flatford Close is in Corby and in North Northamptonshire district. NN18 8PU is located in the Oakley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Corby. This postcode has been in use since 2005-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Flatford Close, Corby, NN18 8PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN18 8QH, NN18 8PW, NN18 8PG, NN18 8PE, NN18 8QP, NN18 8PT, NN18 8QN, NN18 8QG, NN18 8RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN18 8PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.7% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48% | 49.3% | 1.3% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of NN18 8PU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% 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 | 31.8% | 31.9% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 51.8% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.8% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 60.7% | 53.8% | -6.9% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 34.5% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 6% | 9% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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% | 19.9% | 6.5% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 11.6% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 11.9% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 15.9% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 30.3% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 11.1% | 4.7% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 84.6% | 80.6% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -0.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 64.6% 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 | 75.9% | 64.6% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| European Union | 14.9% | 23.9% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 17.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.9% | 64.8% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 20.5% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 8.3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 2.7% | -6.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 9.4% | 1.3% | 8.1% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 7.2% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Flatford Close was 89.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.1% lower than the Kingswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Flatford Close has the 17th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Kingswood and the 341st highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Flatford Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-08-22 | £243,559 |
| 3 Flatford Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-11-23 | £204,056 |
| 59 Flatford Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-03-24 | £314,366 |
| 43 Flatford Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-02-24 | £258,551 |
| 35 Flatford Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2022-11-18 | £217,644 |
NN18 8PU 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 | 142 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,985 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 | 329 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Primary Academy Butland Road , NN18 8QA | 4out of 4 | 780 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby Patrick Road , NN18 9NT | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary Academy Southbrook , NN18 9BE | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Leys Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 0QF | 3out of 4 | 1,608 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 | 331 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Secondary Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 9NS | 3out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Technical School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD | 4out of 4 | 2,574 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Park Academy Shetland Way , NN17 2JH | 1out of 4 | 4,117 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 | 2,426 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Kite Academy Purbeck Drive , NN18 0BX | - not rated | 2,888 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 | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Oakley Cricket Club | Lewin Road, Corby | 880 yd | |
| Harpers Brook | Charter Court, Corby | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley Fish Bar | 5 Charter Court, Corby | 583 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 8 Charter Court, Corby | 599 yd | |
| Subways | Subway, 13 Charter Court | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Supermarket | Tesco Express, 11 Charter Court | 599 yd | |
| Morrisons | Oakley Road, Corby | 651 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brooke Weston Academy COOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 419 yd |
| Butland Road Playing Field BUTLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Great Oakley Cricket Club LEWIN ROAD | grass pitches | 888 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 | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.