Sparrow Close, Corby, NN18 8RZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN18 8RZ 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	48%	50.7%	2.7%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	52%	49.3%	-2.7%	49.0%	0.3%

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 8RZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% 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	41.9%	33.9%	-8.0%	37.9%	-4.0%
Married: Opposite sex	44.3%	54.9%	10.6%	44.2%	10.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Separated	5.7%	2.4%	-3.3%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	7.3%	5.9%	-1.4%	9.1%	-3.2%
Widowed	0.8%	1.9%	1.1%	6.1%	-4.2%

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 (90.7%) 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	60.1%	60.3%	0.2%	48.4%	11.9%
Good health	33.3%	30.4%	-2.9%	33.6%	-3.2%
Fair health	4.6%	7.4%	2.8%	12.7%	-5.3%
Bad health	2%	1.9%	-0.1%	4.0%	-2.1%

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.

In the area around NN18 8RZ this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.2%	9.9%	-2.3%	18.2%	-8.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.4%	11.2%	-2.2%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.5%	14.2%	-3.3%	13.4%	0.8%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	5.6%	1.9%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11%	21.9%	10.9%	16.9%	5.0%
Degree or Similar	30.9%	34.5%	3.6%	33.8%	0.7%
Other	11.4%	2.7%	-8.7%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	0.7%	0.4%
Indian	1.4%	4.8%	3.4%	3.1%	1.7%
Pakistani	0.9%	1.1%	0.2%	2.7%	-1.6%
Other Asian	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%	-0.1%
Black African	8%	12.2%	4.2%	2.5%	9.7%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.4%
Other Black	2.3%	0.9%	-1.4%	0.5%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0.2%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
White	83.9%	74.4%	-9.5%	81.4%	-7.0%
Roma	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 62.6% 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	71.3%	62.6%	-8.7%	83.2%	-20.6%
European Union	19%	20.1%	1.1%	6.1%	14.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	5.6%	5.6%	0.8%	4.8%
Africa	7.5%	7.4%	-0.1%	2.7%	4.7%
Middle East and Asia	2%	4.1%	2.1%	5.6%	-1.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.3%	-1.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	71.3%	62.3%	-9.0%	83.2%	-20.9%
10+ Years	3.4%	19.9%	16.5%	9.8%	10.1%
5-10 Years	7.8%	9.6%	1.8%	2.9%	6.7%
2-5 Years	10.9%	5.9%	-5.0%	2.2%	3.7%
Less than 2 years	6.6%	2.2%	-4.4%	1.9%	0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	61.2%	76.7%	-15.5%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Lithuania	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Poland	9.2%	1.3%	7.9%
Romania	9.1%	0.9%	8.2%
Other EU countries	6.5%	1.5%	5.0%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Eastern Asia	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Southern Asia	1.8%	1.2%	0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
No passport held	7.9%	13.5%	-5.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.9%	37.2%	-1.3%
Christian	53.2%	46.2%	7.0%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Sikh	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is Sparrow Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sparrow Close was 44.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.8% lower than the Kingswood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Sparrow Close has the 24th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Kingswood and the 396th lowest crime rate of 1,075 local areas in North Northamptonshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,200

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in NN18 8RZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Sparrow Close are based on 22 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 Sparrow Close, Corby, NN18 8RZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NN18 8RZ

Average Price
£265,143

Semi-Detached
£264,102

Terraced
£266,185

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sparrow Close

Average Price
£277,786

Semi-Detached
£277,513

Terraced
£278,059

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sparrow CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Sparrow Close, Corby, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building	£172,500	2020-02-14	£221,660
5 Sparrow Close, Corby, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building	£174,000	2016-05-27	£264,271
12 Sparrow Close, Corby, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£109,950	2009-08-28	£232,754
14 Sparrow Close, Corby, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£80,000	2009-07-31	£174,077
5 Sparrow Close, Corby, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£177,500	2009-01-29	£377,327

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NN18 8RZ

Employment

NN18 8RZ 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	215
Part-Time Employee	54
Self-Employed	35
Retired	18
Student (economically inactive)	18
Looking after home or family	12
Other	9
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	52
Manufacturing	32
Human health and social work activities	21
Education	16
Transport and storage	16
Administrative and support service activities	14
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Construction	7
Other	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Information and communication	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	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	2,889 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Corby Primary Academy Butland Road , NN18 8QA	- not rated	435 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Exeter Primary School Brayford Avenue , NN18 8DL	- not rated	919 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Exeter - A Learning Community Academy Brayford Avenue , NN18 8DL	- not rated	919 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby Patrick Road , NN18 9NT	3out of 4	995 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Exeter Junior School Brayford Avenue , NN18 8DL	- not rated	1,002 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Queen Elizabeth School Oakley Road , NN17 1NE	- not rated	1,381 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Corby Community College Oakley Road , NN17 1NE	- not rated	1,381 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Corby Technical School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD	- not rated	1,447 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Brooke Weston Academy Coomb Road , Corby NN18 8LA	3out of 4	1,518 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady and Pope John Catholic Secondary School Tower Hill Road , NN18 0TF	- not rated	2,647 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Maplefields School School Place , NN18 0QP	- not rated	1,395 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brooke Weston CTC Coomb Road , Great Oakley NN18 8LA	- not rated	1,518 yd	City technology college	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Firdale School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD	- not rated	1,762 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Forest Gate School Forest Gate Road , NN17 1TR	- not rated	1,885 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maplefields Academy Tower Hill Road , NN18 0TH	4out of 4	2,650 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Autumn Centre	Counts Farm Road, Corby	690 yd
Yogis	54 Burghley Drive, Corby	720 yd
Island Vape	9B Charter Court, Corby	771 yd
Kentucky Fried Chicken	K F C, Oakley Road	1,005 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Corby Irish Centre	Patrick Road, Corby		998 yd
Grampian Association	Patrick Road, Corby		998 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Delightful Desserts	56 - 58 Burghley Drive, Corby	713 yd
Golden Chois	52 Burghley Drive, Corby	724 yd
The Best Kebab House	Best Kebab House, 50 Burghley Drive	725 yd
Subways	Subway, 13 Charter Court	740 yd
Pizza Hut	8 Charter Court, Corby	771 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons	Oakley Road, Corby		518 yd
Tesco Supermarket	Tesco Express, 11 Charter Court		771 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Butland Road Playing Field BUTLAND ROAD	grass pitches	591 yd
St Patrick'S Catholic Primary School, Corby PATRICK ROAD	grass pitches	1,031 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	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%

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	64.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	128.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NN18 8RZ