Postcode Analysis North Northamptonshire, East Midlands

GILCHRIST AVENUE, NN17 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILCHRIST AVENUE, NN17 1BA.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 46,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NN17 1BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

NN17 1BA has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NN17 1BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gilchrist Avenue, 1.4km from Corby in Corby. Administratively it sits within Lloyds ward and the Corby constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NN17 1BA is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NN17 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00137116 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN17 1BA. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.1%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 129,000

8 sales · Mean £ 125,937

Semi-Detached

£ 160,000

5 sales · Mean £ 158,800

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around NN17 1BA is above average at 96 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.

Violence and sexual offences109
Shoplifting105
Anti-social behaviour43
Criminal damage and arson23
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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Rockingham Primary School

Good328 pupils0.1 km
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Pen Green Centre for Children and Their Families

Outstanding132 pupils0.3 km
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Corby Old Village Primary School

Requires Improvement207 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School

Good382 pupils0.8 km
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Corby Technical School

Outstanding953 pupils0.8 km
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Studfall Infant Academy

Good395 pupils1.2 km
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Studfall Junior Academy

Good458 pupils1.5 km
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Exeter A Learning Community Academy

Inadequate527 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Neha Convenience Store0.1 km
  • Boots0.3 km
  • Maxim Supermarket0.7 km
  • B And M Stores0.5 km
  • Cost Cutter0.1 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Corby Forest Bowling Club0.4 km
  • Cardigan Arms Public House0.6 km
  • Conservative Club0.7 km
  • Masonic Lodge0.1 km
  • S & L Football Club0.5 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Cafe Luna0.6 km
  • Royal Tandoori0.1 km
  • Mazza0.8 km
  • Voujon Corby Ltd0.7 km
  • Asda Cafe Compass0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
  • Marks And Spencers Simply Food0.3 km
  • Mini Sam0.1 km
  • Asda Superstore0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Castle Kebab House0.8 km
  • Johnny Wong0.8 km
  • Wing Hing Takeaway0.1 km
  • Mr Chois0.7 km
  • King Hong Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Raven Hotel (inc. SergeantPepper's Bar & Restaurant)0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Corby0.8 km
  • Kettering11.9 km
  • Market Harborough15.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Glenmoor House0.1 km
  • Franklin Fields0.1 km
  • Odeon Buildings0.2 km
  • Glenmoor House0.2 km
  • Odeon Buildings0.2 km