Postcode Analysis North Northamptonshire, East Midlands

FARADAY GROVE, NN17 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARADAY GROVE, NN17 1BP.

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Population

389

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 46,900 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NN17 1BP 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.

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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 37, NN17 1BP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £172k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

NN17 1BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Faraday Grove in Corby. Administratively it sits within Lloyds ward and the Corby constituency.

Within the NN17 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NN17 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00137114 (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 1BP. 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

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 125,000

4 sales · Mean £ 135,625

Terraced

£ 109,475

2 sales · Mean £ 109,475

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

Crime around NN17 1BP is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences91
Anti-social behaviour43
Criminal damage and arson20
Vehicle crime12
Drugs11

school Local Schools

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Pen Green Centre for Children and Their Families

Outstanding132 pupils0.1 km
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Rockingham Primary School

Good328 pupils0.3 km
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Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School

Good382 pupils0.8 km
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Studfall Infant Academy

Good395 pupils1.0 km
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Corby Old Village Primary School

Requires Improvement207 pupils1.1 km
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Corby Technical School

Outstanding953 pupils1.1 km
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Studfall Junior Academy

Good458 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Neha Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Boots0.6 km
  • B And M Stores0.9 km
  • Cost Cutter0.3 km
  • Eastern Grocery0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Corby Forest Bowling Club0.1 km
  • Masonic Lodge0.5 km
  • S & L Football Club0.5 km
  • S & L Bowling Club0.3 km
  • The Sorting Room0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Cafe Luna0.6 km
  • Royal Tandoori0.3 km
  • Mazza0.8 km
  • Voujon Corby Ltd0.4 km
  • Asda Cafe Compass0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Castle Kebab House0.8 km
  • Johnny Wong0.8 km
  • Wing Hing Takeaway0.3 km
  • Mr Chois0.4 km
  • King Hong Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Raven Hotel (inc. SergeantPepper's Bar & Restaurant)0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Corby1.2 km
  • Kettering12.2 km
  • Market Harborough15.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Game Bird PH0.1 km
  • Nasmith Avenue0.1 km
  • Nasmith Avenue0.1 km
  • The Game Bird PH0.1 km
  • Rockingham Primary School0.2 km