Kensington Walk, Corby, NN18 9JB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN18 9JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.5%	50.8%	-4.7%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	44.5%	49.2%	4.7%	49.0%	0.2%

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 9JB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% 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	41%	52%	11.0%	37.9%	14.1%
Married: Opposite sex	29.5%	31.5%	2.0%	44.2%	-12.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	8%	2.8%	-5.2%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	14%	8.7%	-5.3%	9.1%	-0.4%
Widowed	7.5%	4.3%	-3.2%	6.1%	-1.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	39.9%	44.9%	5.0%	48.4%	-3.5%
Good health	34.6%	35.2%	0.6%	33.6%	1.6%
Fair health	18.3%	15%	-3.3%	12.7%	2.3%
Bad health	4.2%	4.2%	0.0%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	3%	0.8%	-2.2%	1.2%	-0.4%

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 9JB this area, 31.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	36%	31.2%	-4.8%	18.2%	13.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.5%	17%	-2.5%	9.6%	7.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16%	18.6%	2.6%	13.4%	5.2%
Apprenticeship	2%	4.7%	2.7%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	12.3%	0.3%	16.9%	-4.6%
Degree or Similar	8%	13.8%	5.8%	33.8%	-20.0%
Other	6.5%	2.4%	-4.1%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	3.1%	-2.6%
Pakistani	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	2.3%	1.8%	-0.5%	2.5%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.5%	0.8%	-0.7%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	1%	1.0%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	95.1%	91.9%	-3.2%	81.4%	10.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
Roma	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

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	89.7%	78.5%	-11.2%	83.2%	-4.7%
European Union	6.8%	18.4%	11.6%	6.1%	12.3%
Rest of Europe	1.1%	0.8%	-0.3%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0.8%	1%	0.2%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.8%	78.3%	-9.5%	83.2%	-4.9%
10+ Years	2.3%	7.6%	5.3%	9.8%	-2.2%
5-10 Years	1.1%	7.1%	6.0%	2.9%	4.2%
2-5 Years	3.8%	4.5%	0.7%	2.2%	2.3%
Less than 2 years	4.9%	2.6%	-2.3%	1.9%	0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	51.4%	76.7%	-25.3%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Portugal	2.6%	0.5%	2.1%
Poland	6.3%	1.3%	5.0%
Romania	3.7%	0.9%	2.8%
Other EU countries	4.5%	1.5%	3.0%
Other Europe	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
No passport held	29.4%	13.5%	15.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	63.6%	37.2%	26.4%
Christian	31.9%	46.2%	-14.3%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	0.5%	1.7%	-1.2%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Not answered	2.4%	6.0%	-3.6%

Safety

Is Kensington Walk Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kensington Walk was 116.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.6% higher than the Corby West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Kensington Walk has the 25th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Corby West and the 238th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.6%.

🔎 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 9JB, 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 - 9/10 (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 - 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 - 3/10 (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) - 9/10 (very 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 Kensington Walk are based on 34 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 Kensington Walk, Corby, NN18 9JB

Estimated Average Property Prices for NN18 9JB

Average Price
£157,879

Semi-Detached
£131,911

Terraced
£161,864

Detached
£126,128

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kensington Walk

Average Price
£155,204

Semi-Detached
£146,727

Terraced
£159,415

Detached
£124,375

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kensington WalkStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
68 Kensington Walk, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building	£180,000	2024-11-01	£188,359
3 Kensington Walk, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building	£142,500	2024-09-02	£148,352
3 Kensington Walk, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building	£142,500	2024-09-02	£148,352
3 Kensington Walk, Corby, North Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building	£1,216,799	2022-07-25	£1,181,155
1 Kensington Walk, Corby, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building	£155,000	2021-12-21	£173,095

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NN18 9JB

Employment

NN18 9JB 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	92
Part-Time Employee	36
Looking after home or family	31
Retired	29
Student (economically inactive)	19
Other	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Unemployed	8
Self-Employed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Manufacturing	15
Transport and storage	11
Administrative and support service activities	8
Education	6
Human health and social work activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Construction	4
Other	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Information and communication	3

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	3,329 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	248 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby Patrick Road , NN18 9NT	3out of 4	390 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hazel Leys Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 0QF	3out of 4	564 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Corby Primary Academy Butland Road , NN18 8QA	4out of 4	1,037 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakley Vale Primary School Cheltenham Road , NN18 8RH	3out of 4	1,445 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brooke Weston Academy Coomb Road , Corby NN18 8LA	4out of 4	1,248 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingswood Secondary Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 9NS	3out of 4	1,341 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Corby Technical School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD	4out of 4	2,109 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Lodge Park Academy Shetland Way , NN17 2JH	1out of 4	2,989 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	1,377 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Red Kite Academy Purbeck Drive , NN18 0BX	- not rated	1,762 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		494 yd
Island Vape	9B Charter Court, Corby		670 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lincoln	Lincoln PH, 114 Lincoln Way	420 yd
Corby Irish Centre	Patrick Road, Corby	574 yd
Grampian Association	Patrick Road, Corby	574 yd
Harpers Brook	Charter Court, Corby	877 yd
Hazel Tree Public House	The Hazel Tree, Greenhill Rise	918 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oakley Fish Bar	5 Charter Court, Corby	666 yd
Subways	Subway, 13 Charter Court	667 yd
Pizza Hut	8 Charter Court, Corby	670 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Supermarket	Tesco Express, 11 Charter Court	670 yd
Lidl (UK) GmbH	Lidl, Gainsborough Road	745 yd
Morrisons	Oakley Road, Corby	948 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre Pitch ALBERTA CLOSE	grass pitches	281 yd
St Patrick'S Catholic Primary School, Corby PATRICK ROAD	grass pitches	418 yd
Hazel Leys Academy GAINSBOROUGH ROAD	grass pitches	580 yd
Butland Road Playing Field BUTLAND ROAD	grass pitches	705 yd
Woodsend Pavilion GAINSBOROUGH ROAD	grass pitches	733 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	97.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.0%

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	71.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	122.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NN18 9JB