Postcode Analysis North Northamptonshire, East Midlands

STEPHENSON WAY, NN17 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEPHENSON WAY, NN17 1DQ.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

37

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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 1DQ 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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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

NN17 1DQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 9.5% year-on-year.

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

NN17 1DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stephenson Way in Corby. Administratively it sits within Lloyds ward and the Corby constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NN17 1DQ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 9.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NN17 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00137112 (shared with 5 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 1DQ. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 150,997

6 sales · Mean £ 151,415

Semi-Detached

£ 135,000

3 sales · Mean £ 141,166

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

NN17 1DQ has low crime rates — 48 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.

Violence and sexual offences81
Anti-social behaviour37
Criminal damage and arson19
Vehicle crime11
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Pen Green Centre for Children and Their Families

Outstanding132 pupils0.2 km
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Rockingham Primary School

Good328 pupils0.5 km
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Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School

Good382 pupils0.9 km
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Studfall Infant Academy

Good395 pupils1.0 km
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Corby Old Village Primary School

Requires Improvement207 pupils1.2 km
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Corby Technical School

Outstanding953 pupils1.2 km
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Studfall Junior Academy

Good458 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Neha Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Boots0.8 km
  • Loco0.9 km
  • S J News0.3 km
  • Rockingham Food Centre0.3 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Corby Forest Bowling Club0.2 km
  • Masonic Lodge0.7 km
  • S & L Football Club0.5 km
  • S & L Bowling Club0.3 km
  • The Sorting Room1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Cafe Luna0.7 km
  • Mazza0.9 km
  • Voujon Corby Ltd0.3 km
  • Royal Tandoori0.5 km
  • Asda Cafe Compass0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • Marks And Spencers Simply Food0.8 km
  • Mini Sam0.5 km
  • Asda Superstore0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Castle Kebab House0.9 km
  • Johnny Wong0.9 km
  • Wing Hing Takeaway0.5 km
  • King Hong Takeaway0.9 km
  • Rafferty's0.9 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Raven Hotel (inc. SergeantPepper's Bar & Restaurant)0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Corby1.3 km
  • Kettering12.4 km
  • Market Harborough15.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Nasmith Avenue0.1 km
  • Nasmith Avenue0.1 km
  • Whitworth Avenue0.1 km
  • Ravenscourt0.2 km
  • Whitworth Avenue0.2 km