NN18 0BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Purbeck Drive in Corby. Administratively it sits within Corby West ward and the Corby constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £166k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NN18 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00137244 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PURBECK DRIVE, NN18 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PURBECK DRIVE, NN18 0BY.
483
39
£ 38,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN18 0BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NN18 0BY's 57% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN18 0BY. 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
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
£ 166,750
2 sales · Mean £ 166,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN18 0BY is moderate at 55 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
Red Kite Academy
Beanfield Primary School
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
Maplefields Academy
Kingswood Secondary Academy
Woodnewton- A Learning Community
Kingswood Primary Academy
Hazel Leys Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- BP Express Shopping Ltd0.6 km
- Costcutters0.9 km
- McColls0.9 km
- Corby Snack Shack0.9 km
- Willowbrook Post Office0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Knights Lodge Public House0.6 km
- Hazel Tree Public House0.9 km
- Phoenix Public House0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Sizzler0.3 km
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 Road0.3 km
- Lillington Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN180BY · Data under Open Government Licence