NN17 1BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pen Green Lane in Corby. Administratively it sits within Lloyds ward and the Corby constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £195k.
Census 2021 statistics for NN17 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00137113 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEN GREEN LANE, NN17 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEN GREEN LANE, NN17 1BL.
329
37
£ 46,900 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN17 1BL 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 1BL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN17 1BL. 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
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
£ 190,000
7 sales · Mean £ 178,571
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN17 1BL is moderate at 51 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
12 nearby- Neha Convenience Store0.4 km
- Boots0.5 km
- B And M Stores0.8 km
- Cost Cutter0.4 km
- Eastern Grocery0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Corby Forest Bowling Club0.3 km
- Cardigan Arms Public House1.0 km
- Masonic Lodge0.5 km
- S & L Football Club0.6 km
- S & L Bowling Club0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Cafe Luna0.7 km
- Royal Tandoori0.4 km
- Mazza0.9 km
- Voujon Corby Ltd0.5 km
- Asda Cafe Compass0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
- Marks And Spencers Simply Food0.5 km
- Mini Sam0.4 km
- Asda Superstore0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Castle Kebab House0.9 km
- Johnny Wong0.9 km
- Wing Hing Takeaway0.4 km
- Mr Chois0.5 km
- King Hong Takeaway0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Raven Hotel (inc. SergeantPepper's Bar & Restaurant)0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Corby1.2 km
- Kettering12.3 km
- Market Harborough15.3 km
Bus Stops
- Whitworth Avenue0.2 km
- Whitworth Avenue0.2 km
- The Octagon0.2 km
- The Octagon0.2 km
- Stephenson Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN171BL · Data under Open Government Licence