Stanley Close is in Corby and in North Northamptonshire district. NN18 8SW is located in the Oakley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Corby. This postcode has been in use since 2012-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stanley Close, Corby, NN18 8SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN18 8SX, NN18 8SU, NN18 8PH, NN18 8PZ, NN18 8SQ, NN18 8SP, NN18 8SR, NN18 8PY, NN18 8PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN18 8SW has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 52.3% | 48% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 47.7% | 52% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 8SW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% 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 | 35% | 30.8% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 57.9% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 62.5% | 57.3% | -5.2% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 31.9% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 7.6% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 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.
In the area around NN18 8SW this area, 7.9% 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 | 13% | 7.9% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 10.5% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 14.7% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 8.3% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 19.5% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 35% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 11.6% | 4.1% | -7.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 5.7% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 4.8% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 81.6% | 82.4% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 77.7% 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 | 75.5% | 77.7% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| European Union | 14.8% | 11.6% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75% | 77.7% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 12.4% | 7.0% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 4.5% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 4.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 1.1% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 8.5% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.8% | 37.2% | 13.6% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanley Close was 10.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.3% lower than the Kingswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stanley Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Kingswood and the 36th lowest crime rate of 1,075 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Stanley Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-01-30 | £343,652 |
| 11 Stanley Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-12-08 | £353,529 |
| 23 Stanley Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-01-13 | £352,515 |
| 3 Stanley Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-05-19 | £332,038 |
| 9 Stanley Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-03-25 | £345,530 |
NN18 8SW 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 8SW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 139 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Transport and storage | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,370 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 | - not rated | 545 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakley Vale Primary School Cheltenham Road , NN18 8RH | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakley Vale Primary School Cheltenham Road , NN18 8RH | - not rated | 818 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby Patrick Road , NN18 9NT | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Primary School Brayford Avenue , NN18 8DL | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth School Oakley Road , NN17 1NE | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Community College Oakley Road , NN17 1NE | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corby Technical School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingswood School Gainsborough Road , NN18 9NS | - not rated | 2,859 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,313 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplefields School School Place , NN18 0QP | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firdale School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD | - not rated | 2,254 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Forest Gate School Forest Gate Road , NN17 1TR | - not rated | 2,407 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplefields Academy Tower Hill Road , NN18 0TH | 4out of 4 | 2,954 yd | Academy special converter | 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 | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subways | Subway, 13 Charter Court | 817 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 8 Charter Court, Corby | 830 yd | |
| Oakley Fish Bar | 5 Charter Court, Corby | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Oakley Road, Corby | 513 yd | |
| Tesco Supermarket | Tesco Express, 11 Charter Court | 830 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Butland Road Playing Field BUTLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 749 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 | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 231.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 34.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.