NN17 1DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stephenson Way in Corby. Administratively it sits within Lloyds ward and the Corby constituency.
For families considering a move, NN17 1DF represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. 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. 52% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 3.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN17 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00137113 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STEPHENSON WAY, NN17 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEPHENSON WAY, NN17 1DF.
329
37
£ 46,900 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN17 1DF 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 52% owner-occupation and average age 37, NN17 1DF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £176k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 3.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN17 1DF. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 182,500
12 sales · Mean £ 176,704
Terraced
£ 113,000
5 sales · Mean £ 113,870
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN17 1DF has low crime rates — 38 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
Studfall Junior Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Neha Convenience Store0.5 km
- Boots0.7 km
- S J News0.6 km
- Rockingham Food Centre0.6 km
- B And M Stores1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Corby Forest Bowling Club0.4 km
- Masonic Lodge0.7 km
- S & L Football Club0.7 km
- S & L Bowling Club0.5 km
- The Sorting Room0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Cafe Luna0.9 km
- Voujon Corby Ltd0.5 km
- Royal Tandoori0.5 km
- Asda Cafe Compass0.7 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Marks And Spencers Simply Food0.7 km
- Mini Sam0.5 km
- Asda Superstore0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Wing Hing Takeaway0.5 km
- Rockingham Kebab Ltd0.6 km
- Mr Chois0.5 km
- New Kebab House0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Raven Hotel (inc. SergeantPepper's Bar & Restaurant)0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Corby1.3 km
- Kettering12.4 km
- Market Harborough15.4 km
Bus Stops
- Whitworth Avenue0.1 km
- The Octagon0.1 km
- Whitworth Avenue0.1 km
- The Octagon0.2 km
- Stephenson Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN171DF · Data under Open Government Licence