Windermere Drive is in Corby and in North Northamptonshire district. NN18 8SS is located in the Oakley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Corby. This postcode has been in use since 2011-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windermere Drive, Corby, NN18 8SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN18 8ST, NN18 8SN, NN18 8TR, NN18 8SL, NN18 8TY, NN18 8TU, NN18 8EF, NN18 8RU, NN18 8EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN18 8SS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 49.4% | 49.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.2% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 8SS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% 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 | 34.7% | 31.8% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 55.6% | 5.6% | 44.2% | 11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8% | 5.9% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 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 (92.2%) 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 | 62.4% | 61.5% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 13.1% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 30.7% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 6.6% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around NN18 8SS this area, 9.3% 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 | 8.8% | 9.3% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 9.3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 21.1% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.9% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 20.9% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 29.7% | -2.4% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 8% | 3.8% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 87% | 82.8% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 78.3% 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 | 80.8% | 78.3% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| European Union | 12.5% | 13.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.1% | 78.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 13.3% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 4.2% | -2.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 2.9% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 1.3% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windermere Drive was 34.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.5% lower than the Kingswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windermere Drive has the 13th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Kingswood and the 293rd lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Windermere Drive, Corby, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-07-12 | £346,667 |
| 24 Windermere Drive, Corby, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-02-14 | £315,000 |
| 28 Windermere Drive, Corby, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-06-01 | £365,474 |
| 54 Windermere Drive, Corby, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-01-15 | £327,115 |
| 28 Windermere Drive, Corby, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2019-12-09 | £319,919 |
NN18 8SS 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 | 225 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 55 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,647 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 | 702 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter A Learning Community Academy Brayford Avenue , NN18 8DL | 1out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby Patrick Road , NN18 9NT | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Leys Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 0QF | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakley Vale Primary School Cheltenham Road , NN18 8RH | 3out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corby Technical School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD | 4out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke Weston Academy Coomb Road , Corby NN18 8LA | 4out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Secondary Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 9NS | 3out of 4 | 2,834 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Park Academy Shetland Way , NN17 2JH | 1out of 4 | 3,514 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Business Academy Academy Way , Gretton Road NN17 5EB | 2out of 4 | 5,408 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,766 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Kite Academy Purbeck Drive , NN18 0BX | - not rated | 2,989 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Centre | Counts Farm Road, Corby | 533 yd | |
| Yogis | 54 Burghley Drive, Corby | 550 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | K F C, Oakley Road | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delightful Desserts | 56 - 58 Burghley Drive, Corby | 546 yd | |
| The Best Kebab House | Best Kebab House, 50 Burghley Drive | 548 yd | |
| Golden Chois | 52 Burghley Drive, Corby | 551 yd | |
| Subways | Subway, 13 Charter Court | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Oakley Road, Corby | 849 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Butland Road Playing Field BUTLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Burghley Drive Playing Field OAKLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 962 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.18 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.