Postcode Analysis North Northamptonshire, East Midlands

PURBECK DRIVE, NN18 0BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PURBECK DRIVE, NN18 0BX.

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Population

483

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NN18 0BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 39, NN18 0BX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 16.9% year-on-year.

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

NN18 0BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Purbeck Drive in Corby. Administratively it sits within Corby West ward and the Corby constituency.

For families considering a move, NN18 0BX represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £223k, up 16.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NN18 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00137244 (shared with 12 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 NN18 0BX. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 168,000

37 sales · Mean £ 177,416

Detached

£ 204,995

8 sales · Mean £ 201,933

Terraced

£ 166,000

5 sales · Mean £ 158,600

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

Crime around NN18 0BX is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting71
Violence and sexual offences65
Anti-social behaviour29
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Red Kite Academy

Good139 pupils0.0 km
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Beanfield Primary School

Good723 pupils0.2 km
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St Brendan's Catholic Primary School

Good307 pupils0.5 km
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Maplefields Academy

Outstanding116 pupils0.6 km
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Kingswood Secondary Academy

Good1188 pupils1.2 km
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Kingswood Primary Academy

Good210 pupils1.3 km
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Hazel Leys Academy

Good250 pupils1.3 km
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Woodnewton- A Learning Community

Good885 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • BP Express Shopping Ltd0.6 km
  • Costcutters1.0 km
  • McColls0.8 km
  • Corby Snack Shack0.9 km
  • Willowbrook Post Office1.0 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Knights Lodge Public House0.6 km
  • Hazel Tree Public House0.8 km
  • Phoenix Public House0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Sizzler0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Four Seasons Takeaway0.3 km
  • Viking Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • Corby Kebab House0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Corby2.9 km
  • Kettering10.6 km
  • Market Harborough12.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Swanage Court0.2 km
  • Shaftesbury Road0.2 km
  • Glastonbury Road0.2 km
  • Glastonbury Road0.2 km
  • Lillington Court0.3 km