NN17 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rockingham Road, 1.3km from Corby in Corby. Administratively it sits within Lloyds ward and the Corby constituency.
Day-to-day life in NN17 1AJ has the character of residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.
Census 2021 statistics for NN17 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00137114 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROCKINGHAM ROAD, NN17 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROCKINGHAM ROAD, NN17 1AJ.
389
37
£ 46,900 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN17 1AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 37, NN17 1AJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN17 1AJ. The average age is 36.8. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 171,000
2 sales · Mean £ 171,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN17 1AJ is moderate at 61 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 Technical School
Corby Old Village Primary School
Studfall Infant Academy
Studfall Junior Academy
Exeter A Learning Community Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Neha Convenience Store0.1 km
- Boots0.5 km
- Maxim Supermarket0.8 km
- B And M Stores0.6 km
- Cost Cutter0.1 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Corby Forest Bowling Club0.3 km
- Cardigan Arms Public House0.8 km
- Conservative Club0.7 km
- Masonic Lodge0.2 km
- S & L Football Club0.3 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Cafe Luna0.4 km
- Royal Tandoori0.1 km
- Mazza0.6 km
- Voujon Corby Ltd0.6 km
- Asda Cafe Compass0.5 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
- Marks And Spencers Simply Food0.5 km
- Mini Sam0.1 km
- Asda Superstore0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Castle Kebab House0.6 km
- Johnny Wong0.6 km
- Wing Hing Takeaway0.1 km
- Mr Chois0.6 km
- King Hong Takeaway0.6 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
- Corby0.9 km
- Kettering11.9 km
- Market Harborough15.1 km
Bus Stops
- Rockingham Primary School0.1 km
- Rockingham Primary School0.2 km
- St Andrew's Church0.2 km
- Glenmoor House0.2 km
- St Andrew's Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN171AJ · Data under Open Government Licence