NN17 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pen Green Lane in Corby. Administratively it sits within Lloyds ward and the Corby constituency.
Day-to-day life in NN17 1BW has the character of a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £198k.
Census 2021 statistics for NN17 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00137111 (shared with 85 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEN GREEN LANE, NN17 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEN GREEN LANE, NN17 1BW.
360
34
£ 46,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN17 1BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NN17 1BW — age 34, 52% ownership, 27% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN17 1BW. The average age is 33.8. 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
Terraced
£ 180,750
2 sales · Mean £ 180,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN17 1BW has low crime rates — 33 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Pen Green Centre for Children and Their Families
Rockingham Primary School
Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School
Corby Old Village Primary School
Studfall Infant Academy
Corby Technical School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Neha Convenience Store0.6 km
- Boots0.7 km
- S J News0.7 km
- Rockingham Food Centre0.7 km
- Cost Cutter0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Corby Forest Bowling Club0.5 km
- Masonic Lodge0.7 km
- S & L Football Club0.8 km
- S & L Bowling Club0.6 km
- The Sorting Room1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Cafe Luna1.0 km
- Voujon Corby Ltd0.6 km
- Royal Tandoori0.6 km
- Asda Cafe Compass0.7 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Marks And Spencers Simply Food0.7 km
- Mini Sam0.6 km
- Asda Superstore0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Wing Hing Takeaway0.6 km
- Rockingham Kebab Ltd0.7 km
- Mr Chois0.6 km
- New Kebab House0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Raven Hotel (inc. SergeantPepper's Bar & Restaurant)0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Corby1.4 km
- Kettering12.5 km
- Market Harborough15.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Octagon0.1 km
- The Octagon0.1 km
- Stephenson Way0.2 km
- Whitworth Avenue0.2 km
- Whitworth Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN171BW · Data under Open Government Licence