Ascot Close is in Oakley, Corby and in North Northamptonshire district. NN18 8QG is located in the Oakley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Corby. This postcode has been in use since 2006-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ascot Close, Oakley, Corby, NN18 8QG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN18 8RJ, NN18 8QJ, NN18 8QN, NN18 8RL, NN18 8QF, NN18 8QQ, NN18 8RA, NN18 8QL, NN18 8QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN18 8QG 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 | 49.5% | 50.7% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.3% | -1.2% | 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 8QG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% 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 | 32% | 34.9% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 51.1% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 6.9% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 8.7% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 61.4% | 49% | -12.4% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 41.1% | 11.2% | 33.6% | 7.5% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 8.2% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 11.1% | 10.1% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 14% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 18% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 23.2% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 27.6% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 11.1% | 3.5% | -7.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 7.2% | 5.2% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 88.2% | 83.6% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 78.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 78.5% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 13.7% | 14.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 2.3% | -3.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76% | 78% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 14.1% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 4.6% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 0.7% | -7.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 2.6% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 6.2% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ascot Close was 53.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.7% lower than the Kingswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ascot Close has the 24th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Kingswood and the 495th lowest crime rate of 1,075 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ascot Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £321,000 | 2024-07-31 | £337,305 |
| 2 Ascot Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-08-07 | £312,835 |
| 4 Ascot Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £296,350 | 2022-08-05 | £298,454 |
| 1 Ascot Close, Corby, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-11-29 | £342,629 |
| 1 Ascot Close, Corby, Northamptonshire Detached, a newly built property | £215,000 | 2006-10-27 | £399,056 |
NN18 8QG 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 8QG 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 | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,105 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 | 75 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakley Vale Primary School Cheltenham Road , NN18 8RH | - not rated | 75 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Primary Academy Butland Road , NN18 8QA | - not rated | 882 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby Patrick Road , NN18 9NT | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary Academy Southbrook , NN18 9BE | 3out of 4 | 1,628 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 | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingswood School Gainsborough Road , NN18 9NS | - not rated | 2,471 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Secondary Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 9NS | 3out of 4 | 2,471 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth School Oakley Road , NN17 1NE | - not rated | 2,605 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Community College Oakley Road , NN17 1NE | - not rated | 2,605 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke Weston CTC Coomb Road , Great Oakley NN18 8LA | - not rated | 524 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplefields School School Place , NN18 0QP | - not rated | 2,093 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplefields Academy Tower Hill Road , NN18 0TH | 4out of 4 | 2,754 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firdale School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD | - not rated | 2,975 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Forest Gate School Forest Gate Road , NN17 1TR | - not rated | 3,026 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Oakley Cricket Club | Lewin Road, Corby | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley Fish Bar | 5 Charter Court, Corby | 772 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 8 Charter Court, Corby | 786 yd | |
| Subways | Subway, 13 Charter Court | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Oakley Road, Corby | 769 yd | |
| Tesco Supermarket | Tesco Express, 11 Charter Court | 786 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brooke Weston Academy COOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Butland Road Playing Field BUTLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Great Oakley Cricket Club LEWIN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,007 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.