Thomas Close, Corby, NN18 9NG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN18 9NG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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	50%	49.3%	-0.7%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	50%	50.7%	0.7%	49.0%	1.7%

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 9NG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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	30.6%	30%	-0.6%	37.9%	-7.9%
Married: Opposite sex	52.8%	55.3%	2.5%	44.2%	11.1%
Married: Same sex	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.9%	2.8%	-0.1%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	7.6%	7.5%	-0.1%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	5.8%	4.3%	-1.5%	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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.1%) 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	45.1%	53.1%	8.0%	48.4%	4.7%
Good health	36.8%	38%	1.2%	33.6%	4.4%
Fair health	12.5%	7.7%	-4.8%	12.7%	-5.0%
Bad health	4.6%	1.1%	-3.5%	4.0%	-2.9%
Very bad health	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	32.4%	19.2%	-13.2%	18.2%	1.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.3%	7.1%	-9.2%	9.6%	-2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15%	16.5%	1.5%	13.4%	3.1%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	5.9%	1.2%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.2%	14.5%	5.3%	16.9%	-2.4%
Degree or Similar	11.6%	32.5%	20.9%	33.8%	-1.3%
Other	10.7%	4.3%	-6.4%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% 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%	0%	-1.7%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	2.4%	12.5%	10.1%	2.5%	10.0%
Black Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	2.3%	2.3%	0.5%	1.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	2%	2.0%	0.4%	1.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	93.2%	80.3%	-12.9%	81.4%	-1.1%
Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 63.4% 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	84.7%	63.4%	-21.3%	83.2%	-19.8%
European Union	10.8%	22.6%	11.8%	6.1%	16.5%
Rest of Europe	1.4%	3.1%	1.7%	0.8%	2.3%
Africa	1.2%	9.4%	8.2%	2.7%	6.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	0.6%	-1.1%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
British Overseas	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	82.7%	63.4%	-19.3%	83.2%	-19.8%
10+ Years	1.9%	22.3%	20.4%	9.8%	12.5%
5-10 Years	4.6%	6%	1.4%	2.9%	3.1%
2-5 Years	5.8%	3.7%	-2.1%	2.2%	1.5%
Less than 2 years	5.1%	4.6%	-0.5%	1.9%	2.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	66.2%	76.7%	-10.5%
Germany	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Lithuania	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Poland	10.6%	1.3%	9.3%
Romania	3.2%	0.9%	2.3%
Other EU countries	8.6%	1.5%	7.1%
Other Europe	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
South and Eastern Africa	1.7%	0.2%	1.5%
No passport held	6.3%	13.5%	-7.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.6%	37.2%	-10.6%
Christian	66%	46.2%	19.8%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is Thomas Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thomas Close was 25.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.5% lower than the Corby West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Thomas Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Corby West and the 184th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.

🔎 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 9NG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 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 - 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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Thomas Close are based on 20 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 Thomas Close, Corby, NN18 9NG

Estimated Average Property Prices for NN18 9NG

Average Price
£307,416

Semi-Detached
£265,499

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£314,402

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Thomas Close

Average Price
£312,170

Semi-Detached
£272,660

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£316,560

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Thomas CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Thomas Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2024-10-25	£299,875
7 Thomas Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2024-10-04	£310,397
23 Thomas Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2023-04-06	£331,915
8 Thomas Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2021-08-03	£319,276
10 Thomas Close, Corby, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2019-07-26	£264,270

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NN18 9NG

Employment

NN18 9NG 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	126
Part-Time Employee	31
Retired	29
Self-Employed	17
Looking after home or family	11
Student (economically inactive)	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	5
Unemployed	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	70
Manufacturing	67
Transport and storage	28
Education	19
Human health and social work activities	15
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Administrative and support service activities	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Construction	10
Information and communication	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	5
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	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	2,835 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby Patrick Road , NN18 9NT	3out of 4	202 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hazel Leys Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 0QF	3out of 4	263 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingswood Primary Academy Southbrook , NN18 9BE	3out of 4	696 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Corby Primary Academy Butland Road , NN18 8QA	4out of 4	945 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Exeter A Learning Community Academy Brayford Avenue , NN18 8DL	1out of 4	1,162 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	1,571 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Corby Technical School Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD	4out of 4	1,611 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingswood Secondary Academy Gainsborough Road , NN18 9NS	3out of 4	1,737 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Lodge Park Academy Shetland Way , NN17 2JH	1out of 4	2,747 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	1,607 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Red Kite Academy Purbeck Drive , NN18 0BX	- not rated	1,853 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	Distance
Island Vape	9B Charter Court, Corby	796 yd
The Corby Cube	The Core The Corby Cube, Parkland Gateway	962 yd
The Core	The Corby Cube, Parkland Gateway	962 yd
Qube Cafe & Bar	Bistro The Corby Cube, Parkland Gateway	962 yd
Nandos	Nando Chicken Land Ltd, Parkland Gateway	962 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Corby Irish Centre	Patrick Road, Corby	101 yd
Grampian Association	Patrick Road, Corby	101 yd
Lincoln	Lincoln PH, 114 Lincoln Way	676 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subways	Subway, 13 Charter Court	771 yd
Pizza Hut	8 Charter Court, Corby	796 yd
Oakley Fish Bar	5 Charter Court, Corby	810 yd
Delightful Desserts	56 - 58 Burghley Drive, Corby	1,020 yd
Golden Chois	52 Burghley Drive, Corby	1,036 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl (UK) GmbH	Lidl, Gainsborough Road	444 yd
Tesco Supermarket	Tesco Express, 11 Charter Court	796 yd
Morrisons	Oakley Road, Corby	928 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods Plc	59 Corporation Street, Corby	1,017 yd
B & M	56 - 58 Corporation Street, Corby	1,086 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Patrick'S Catholic Primary School, Corby PATRICK ROAD	grass pitches	108 yd
Hazel Leys Academy GAINSBOROUGH ROAD	grass pitches	378 yd
Woodsend Pavilion GAINSBOROUGH ROAD	grass pitches	524 yd
Butland Road Playing Field BUTLAND ROAD	grass pitches	695 yd
Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre Pitch ALBERTA CLOSE	grass pitches	717 yd
Puregym (Corby) ANNE STREET	health and fitness suite	907 yd
Corby Swimming Pool (Closed) George Street	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	992 yd
Corby East Midlands International Pool PARKLAND GATEWAY PARKLAND GATEWAY GEORGE STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,004 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	48.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	63.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NN18 9NG