NN17 1AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rockingham Road, 1.4km from Corby in Corby. Administratively it sits within Corby Rural ward and the Corby constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NN17 1AE is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £99k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.0% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NN17 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00137118 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROCKINGHAM ROAD, NN17 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROCKINGHAM ROAD, NN17 1AE.
305
50
£ 46,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN17 1AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NN17 1AE has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 50-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 2.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN17 1AE. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 100,000
1 sales · Mean £ 100,000
Flat
£ 73,000
3 sales · Mean £ 77,000
Terraced
£ 110,000
1 sales · Mean £ 110,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN17 1AE is above average at 99 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rockingham Primary School
Pen Green Centre for Children and Their Families
Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School
Corby Old Village Primary School
Corby Technical School
Studfall Infant Academy
Studfall Junior Academy
Exeter A Learning Community Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Neha Convenience Store0.0 km
- Boots0.4 km
- Maxim Supermarket0.7 km
- B And M Stores0.6 km
- Cost Cutter0.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Corby Forest Bowling Club0.3 km
- Cardigan Arms Public House0.7 km
- Conservative Club0.7 km
- Masonic Lodge0.2 km
- S & L Football Club0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Cafe Luna0.5 km
- Royal Tandoori0.0 km
- Mazza0.7 km
- Voujon Corby Ltd0.6 km
- Asda Cafe Compass0.4 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Marks And Spencers Simply Food0.4 km
- Mini Sam0.0 km
- Asda Superstore0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Castle Kebab House0.7 km
- Johnny Wong0.7 km
- Wing Hing Takeaway0.0 km
- Mr Chois0.7 km
- King Hong Takeaway0.7 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Raven Hotel (inc. SergeantPepper's Bar & Restaurant)0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Corby0.8 km
- Kettering11.9 km
- Market Harborough15.2 km
Bus Stops
- Rockingham Primary School0.1 km
- Glenmoor House0.2 km
- Glenmoor House0.2 km
- Odeon Buildings0.2 km
- Odeon Buildings0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN171AE · Data under Open Government Licence