NN17 1AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.3km from Corby in Corby. Administratively it sits within Corby Rural ward and the Corby constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NN17 1AX is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NN17 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00137108 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NN17 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NN17 1AX.
229
48
£ 46,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN17 1AX 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
With 36% social renting, NN17 1AX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 48-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN17 1AX. The average age is 47.6. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN17 1AX is above average at 107 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.
school Local Schools
Corby Old Village Primary School
Corby Technical School
Rockingham Primary School
Pen Green Centre for Children and Their Families
Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School
Exeter A Learning Community Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Neha Convenience Store0.7 km
- Boots0.4 km
- Maxim Supermarket0.1 km
- B And M Stores0.1 km
- Cost Cutter0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Corby Forest Bowling Club1.0 km
- Cardigan Arms Public House0.1 km
- Conservative Club0.4 km
- Masonic Lodge0.5 km
- S & L Football Club0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Marks And Spencers Simply Food0.4 km
- Mini Sam0.7 km
- Asda Superstore0.4 km
- Tesco Extra Supermarket0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Wing Hing Takeaway0.7 km
- New Kebab House0.5 km
- New Tip Top Takeaway0.1 km
- Old Village Fish And Chip Shop0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Royal Tandoori0.7 km
- NIC Services Group Ltd0.7 km
- Kayda Bistro 70.5 km
- Asda Cafe Compass0.4 km
- Corby Teamwork0.7 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Raven Hotel (inc. SergeantPepper's Bar & Restaurant)1.0 km
- Holiday Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Corby0.4 km
- Kettering11.5 km
- Market Harborough15.4 km
Bus Stops
- Chapel Lane0.1 km
- Chapel Lane0.1 km
- Tyre & Auto0.1 km
- Madisons0.2 km
- The White Hart PH0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN171AX · Data under Open Government Licence