Olympic Square, Corby, NN18 9FB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN18 9FB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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	47.5%	48.6%	1.1%	51.0%	-2.4%
Male	52.5%	51.4%	-1.1%	49.0%	2.4%

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 area around NN18 9FB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	44.6%	46.2%	1.6%	37.9%	8.3%
Married: Opposite sex	32.5%	40.1%	7.6%	44.2%	-4.1%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	6.9%	1.9%	-5.0%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	10.8%	9.9%	-0.9%	9.1%	0.8%
Widowed	4.6%	1.9%	-2.7%	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 (86.8%) 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	40.8%	48.7%	7.9%	48.4%	0.3%
Good health	36.4%	38.1%	1.7%	33.6%	4.5%
Fair health	14.4%	9.5%	-4.9%	12.7%	-3.2%
Bad health	6.4%	3.5%	-2.9%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	2%	0.2%	-1.8%	1.2%	-1.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.7%	21.3%	-14.4%	18.2%	3.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.7%	16.8%	-3.9%	9.6%	7.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.5%	11.7%	-0.8%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	2%	7.3%	5.3%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.9%	14.6%	6.7%	16.9%	-2.3%
Degree or Similar	7.9%	25.7%	17.8%	33.8%	-8.1%
Other	13.4%	2.5%	-10.9%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.7%	1.2%	-0.5%	1.1%	0.1%
Chinese	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.7%	0.7%
Indian	0.5%	1.4%	0.9%	3.1%	-1.7%
Other Asian	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	1.5%	2.5%	1.0%	2.5%	0.0%
Black Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0.2%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	92.1%	87.3%	-4.8%	81.4%	5.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.1%	-0.1%
Roma	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Arab	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	3.9%	3.9%	1.6%	2.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 56.2% 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	78.5%	56.2%	-22.3%	83.2%	-27.0%
European Union	16.6%	34.8%	18.2%	6.1%	28.7%
Rest of Europe	1%	3.5%	2.5%	0.8%	2.7%
Africa	1.5%	2.1%	0.6%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	2.2%	3.5%	1.3%	5.6%	-2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	78%	56.2%	-21.8%	83.2%	-27.0%
10+ Years	7.4%	19.4%	12.0%	9.8%	9.6%
5-10 Years	4.7%	14.7%	10.0%	2.9%	11.8%
2-5 Years	5.9%	6.2%	0.3%	2.2%	4.0%
Less than 2 years	4%	3.5%	-0.5%	1.9%	1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	45.2%	76.7%	-31.5%
Lithuania	3.5%	0.3%	3.2%
Poland	12.7%	1.3%	11.4%
Romania	9.7%	0.9%	8.8%
Other EU countries	12.4%	1.5%	10.9%
Other Europe	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Central and Western Africa	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	15%	13.5%	1.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.6%	37.2%	-0.6%
Christian	49.8%	46.2%	3.6%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Muslim	3%	6.5%	-3.5%
Not answered	9.4%	6.0%	3.4%

Safety

Is Olympic Square Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Olympic Square was 178.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 123.2% higher than the Corby West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Olympic Square has the 8th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Corby West and the 116th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,100

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NN18 9FB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 2/10 (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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Olympic Square are based on 43 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 Olympic Square, Corby, NN18 9FB

Estimated Average Property Prices for NN18 9FB

Average Price
£216,946

Semi-Detached
£197,252

Terraced
£217,113

Detached
£264,259

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Olympic Square

Average Price
£224,173

Semi-Detached
£202,197

Terraced
£226,697

Detached
£270,429

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Olympic SquareStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
30 Olympic Square, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building	£145,000	2025-01-28	£150,337
21 Olympic Square, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building	£195,000	2024-08-19	£204,689
32 Olympic Square, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building	£220,000	2024-01-26	£235,565
21 Olympic Square, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building	£260,000	2023-12-15	£276,933
29 Olympic Square, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building	£205,000	2021-06-21	£239,482

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NN18 9FB

Employment

NN18 9FB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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	156
Part-Time Employee	39
Self-Employed	34
Looking after home or family	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Student (economically inactive)	14
Other	11
Retired	11
Unemployed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	47
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	44
Administrative and support service activities	17
Human health and social work activities	15
Transport and storage	12
Education	8
Construction	6
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Information and communication	2

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	3,419 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingswood Primary Academy Southbrook , NN18 9BE	3out of 4	228 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hazel Leys Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 0QF	3out of 4	651 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby Patrick Road , NN18 9NT	3out of 4	743 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beanfield Primary School Farmstead Road , NN18 0LJ	3out of 4	1,157 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Danesholme Junior Academy Motala Close , NN18 9DT	3out of 4	1,312 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingswood Secondary Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 9NS	3out of 4	980 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Brooke Weston Academy Coomb Road , Corby NN18 8LA	4out of 4	1,558 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Corby Technical School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD	4out of 4	2,324 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Lodge Park Academy Shetland Way , NN17 2JH	1out of 4	2,743 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Maplefields Academy Tower Hill Road , NN18 0TH	4out of 4	949 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Red Kite Academy Purbeck Drive , NN18 0BX	- not rated	1,356 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre	Alberta Close, Corby		416 yd
Island Vape	9B Charter Court, Corby		1,092 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lincoln	Lincoln PH, 114 Lincoln Way	109 yd
Hazel Tree Public House	The Hazel Tree, Greenhill Rise	507 yd
Corby Irish Centre	Patrick Road, Corby	778 yd
Grampian Association	Patrick Road, Corby	778 yd
Harpers Brook	Charter Court, Corby	971 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oakley Fish Bar	5 Charter Court, Corby	1,086 yd
Subways	Subway, 13 Charter Court	1,092 yd
Pizza Hut	8 Charter Court, Corby	1,092 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl (UK) GmbH	Lidl, Gainsborough Road		743 yd
Tesco Supermarket	Tesco Express, 11 Charter Court		1,092 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre Pitch ALBERTA CLOSE	grass pitches	197 yd
Hazel Leys Academy GAINSBOROUGH ROAD	grass pitches	580 yd
St Patrick'S Catholic Primary School, Corby PATRICK ROAD	grass pitches	649 yd
Woodsend Pavilion GAINSBOROUGH ROAD	grass pitches	659 yd
Our Lady And Pope John School (Closed) Tower Hill Road	grass pitches	1,042 yd
The Kingswood School (Closed) Gainsborough Road	grass pitches	1,090 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	184.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NN18 9FB