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Property market | £254,927 for a semi-detached property |
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Airport access | Closest airport is East Midlands (33.7 miles) |
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Broadband | 88.9mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) |
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Socio-economic status | Ranked 351 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 423 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Corby level) |
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Community | Median age is 37.5 | Population of 61,255 | Happiness is Below Average for Northamptonshire, Low for UK |
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Crime | 3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Corby) |
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Commute (approx) | - London St Pancras (89 mins) |
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£254,927 for a semi-detached property |
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Closest airport is East Midlands (33.7 miles) |
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88.9mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) |
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Median age is 37.5 | 61,255 | Happiness is Below Average for Northamptonshire, Low for UK |
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Ranked 351 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 423 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Corby level) |
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3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Corby) |
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- London St Pancras (89 mins) |
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Stuckhere (Current Resident) wrote a review in November 2024
★☆☆☆☆ "Don't live here unless you can't afford to live elsewhere. The roads are terrible, fly tipping is the local sport and the MP and council couldn't care less. If you need a doctors appointment, the last time I asked I was told the wait was 9 days." Best traits of Corby: SceneryHelp the community - leave a review of Corby!
Click icons on the map for more detail.Corby has a good numbers of stores nearby to choose from, including: Aldi Earlstrees Industry Corby, Farmfoods Corby, Iceland Corby, Lidl Central Corby Corby, M&S Fourways Corby BP, Morrisons Daily Corby, Morrisons Daily Corby North, Morrisons Oakley Vale Corby, Tesco Oakley Vale Express. There are many pubs and bars nearby, including: Corby Candle, Corby Irish Centre, Everard Arms, Hazel Tree Public House, Kingfisher Public House, Lincoln, Phoenix Public House, Posh Paddys, Shire Ho... (see map below for more bars and associated links). Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, we found many nearby, including: Ali's Balti, Bewitched, Bobs Corby, Burger King, Chequered Flag, Coronation Park Pavillion, Crust N Crumb, Galaxy Indian Restaurant, Greggs, Hungry Ho... (see map below for more). There is a wide range of cafes and coffee shops in the area, including: Cafe Royale Bistro, Costa Coffee, New Corby Cafe / Ali Baba Pizza & Kebab House, Planet Coffee, Poolside Cafe, Qube Cafe & Bar, Strides Cafe, The Cozy... (see map below for more). Corby has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Corby has had a steady increase over the last few years but slowing growth. Based on data published on 14 August 2024, on average a detached house costs £411,956, which is up 1.2% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £254,927 (up 2.6% on last year) , a terraced house £206,687 (up 1.4% on last year) and a flat £126,922. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £666 per month. Property prices in Corby are similar to the average property prices across North Northamptonshire and are slightly lower compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Corby, prices have risen at a similar rate compared to the annual average price change seen across the North Northamptonshire region.
Property data is based on North Northamptonshire level pricing data and is as at June 2024 (publicised 14 August 2024)
Regarding the health of the North Northamptonshire property market as a whole, here is how it compares to other counties in England:| County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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| Northumberland | £341,537 | +9.1% | £193,799 | +9.1% |
| Oxfordshire | £681,167 | +7.2% | £446,842 | +8.5% |
| Warwickshire | £497,044 | +5.4% | £296,606 | +4.9% |
| Lancashire | £327,674 | +5.0% | £202,231 | +4.7% |
| Staffordshire | £368,206 | +4.6% | £231,129 | +5.4% |
| Buckinghamshire | £827,077 | +4.6% | £460,901 | +6.3% |
| Derbyshire | £337,829 | +4.5% | £211,624 | +3.9% |
| West Northamptonshire | £468,120 | +4.2% | £282,342 | +5.3% |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £330,614 | +4.2% | £211,375 | +4.4% |
| Nottinghamshire | £339,334 | +4.2% | £214,324 | +4.5% |
| Leicestershire | £411,159 | +3.8% | £258,580 | +4.0% |
| Worcestershire | £449,059 | +3.7% | £281,497 | +4.8% |
| West Yorkshire | £351,674 | +3.7% | £216,569 | +4.4% |
| South Yorkshire | £291,325 | +3.7% | £192,231 | +4.7% |
| North Yorkshire | £413,652 | +3.6% | £267,964 | +4.5% |
| Greater Manchester | £405,945 | +3.6% | £266,387 | +3.8% |
| Shropshire | £395,032 | +3.3% | £256,716 | +5.5% |
| Gloucestershire | £525,561 | +3.1% | £333,967 | +3.5% |
| Herefordshire | £432,901 | +2.8% | £285,029 | +5.2% |
| West Sussex | £651,933 | +2.8% | £426,962 | +3.6% |
| Merseyside | £340,799 | +2.6% | £220,544 | +2.5% |
| Cambridgeshire | £468,546 | +2.2% | £329,883 | +4.2% |
| Hertfordshire | £909,469 | +2.0% | £535,434 | +2.5% |
| Devon | £483,813 | +1.7% | £334,482 | +4.3% |
| Essex | £566,401 | +1.4% | £375,725 | +2.5% |
| West Midlands | £407,451 | +1.2% | £251,243 | +2.2% |
| North Northamptonshire | £411,956 | +1.2% | £254,927 | +2.6% |
| Somerset | £440,632 | +0.9% | £290,138 | +3.0% |
| Suffolk | £432,182 | +0.6% | £274,497 | +0.9% |
| Wiltshire | £494,939 | +0.6% | £322,678 | +2.7% |
| Kent | £582,570 | +0.3% | £371,997 | +1.2% |
| Dorset | £512,149 | +0.2% | £345,395 | +2.6% |
| Hampshire | £605,590 | +0.2% | £380,521 | +1.3% |
| Norfolk | £385,381 | 0.0% | £261,753 | +2.2% |
| East Sussex | £567,509 | -0.2% | £375,770 | +1.6% |
| London | £1,032,371 | -0.7% | £680,157 | +2.6% |
| Surrey | £916,153 | -0.8% | £535,732 | +1.0% |
| Cornwall | £432,953 | -1.1% | £293,238 | +1.3% |
| Lincolnshire | £294,743 | -1.3% | £201,941 | +1.1% |
| Isle of Wight | £412,903 | -3.6% | £289,954 | -1.5% |
| Rutland | £496,567 | -5.6% | £313,758 | -3.6% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Corby, or click here to browse the longer list of Corby property transactions from 2023.
Corby has a high number of nearby schools, so there is plenty of choice although there may also be a lot of competition for spaces too. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Maplefields Academy, which was was rated as outstanding in 2017. There are 3 other outstanding schools nearby too. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
Click here to view the full list of nearby schools. or view a full screen school map which provides a wider radius of school options.
| School | Type | Outstanding? |
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| Brooke Weston Academy | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
| Corby Technical School | Secondary school Free schools - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
| Maplefields Academy | Primary & Secondary Academy special converter - Mixed | Yes - 2017 |
| Corby Primary Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | Yes - 2015 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
| Woodnewton- A Learning Community | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Beanfield Primary School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
| Lodge Park Academy | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
| Kingswood Primary Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
| Kingswood Secondary Academy | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
| Oakley Vale Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Hazel Leys Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
| Danesholme Junior Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
| St Brendan's Catholic Primary School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
| Danesholme Infant Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
| Studfall Junior Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Studfall Infant Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Red Kite Academy | Primary & Secondary Free schools special - Mixed | No |
| Exeter A Learning Community Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
| School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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| Maplefields Academy Save school | Primary & Secondary Academy special converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (2/1/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Corby | |
| Brooke Weston Academy Save school | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (1/27/2011) | Ofsted Report Link | Great Oakley | |
| Corby Primary Academy Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (7/3/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Corby | |
| Corby Technical School Save school | Secondary school Free schools - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (4/30/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Corby | |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (7/7/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Corby | |
| Woodnewton- A Learning Community Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (12/10/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Corby | |
| Beanfield Primary School Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (10/12/2022) | 47 submissions 93.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Corby |
| Kingswood Primary Academy Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (2/11/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Corby | |
| Danesholme Junior Academy Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (5/16/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Corby | |
| St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (6/21/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Corby | |
| Studfall Junior Academy Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (6/19/2013) | 33 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Corby |
| Studfall Infant Academy Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (10/3/2012) | 42 submissions 98.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Corby |
| Kingswood Secondary Academy Save school | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (3/13/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Corby | |
| Oakley Vale Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (6/14/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Corby | |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (2/7/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Corby | |
| Hazel Leys Academy Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (6/6/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Corby | |
| Lodge Park Academy Save school | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (7/1/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Corby | |
| Danesholme Infant Academy Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (7/10/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Corby | |
| Exeter A Learning Community Academy Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 4: Inadequate (11/16/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Corby | |
| Red Kite Academy Save school | Primary & Secondary Free schools special - Mixed | NULL (NULL) | Ofsted Report Link | Corby |
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| Maplefields Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (2/1/2013) |
| Brooke Weston Academy Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (1/27/2011) |
| Corby Primary Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (7/3/2015) |
| Corby Technical School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (4/30/2014) |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/7/2016) |
| Woodnewton- A Learning Community Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/10/2014) |
| Beanfield Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/12/2022) 47 submissions 93.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Kingswood Primary Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/11/2015) |
| Danesholme Junior Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/16/2018) |
| St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/21/2018) |
| Studfall Junior Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/19/2013) 33 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Studfall Infant Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/3/2012) 42 submissions 98.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Kingswood Secondary Academy Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (3/13/2019) |
| Oakley Vale Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/14/2017) |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/7/2018) |
| Hazel Leys Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/6/2018) |
| Lodge Park Academy Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (7/1/2021) |
| Danesholme Infant Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (7/10/2019) |
| Exeter A Learning Community Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 4: Inadequate (11/16/2016) |
| Red Kite Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - NULL (NULL) |
| Station | Distance from Corby | Commute options |
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| Corby A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 89 mins - Thameslink - £825 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 103 mins - Thameslink - £825 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 106 mins - CrossCountry) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 117 mins - Thameslink - £825 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 118 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 134 mins - Thameslink - £825 monthly fare) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 158 mins - East Midlands Railway) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 175 mins - Thameslink) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 214 mins - East Midlands Railway) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 283 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
| Kettering A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -2% from the previous year. | 8 miles |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 63 mins - Thameslink - £712 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 77 mins - Thameslink - £712 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 83 mins - CrossCountry) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 92 mins - Thameslink - £712 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 105 mins - Thameslink - £712 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 127 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (142 mins - East Midlands Railway) View details - York (1 change(s) - 145 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 149 mins - Thameslink) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 157 mins - East Midlands Railway) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 181 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 198 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 234 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 255 mins - London North Eastern Railway - £712 monthly fare) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (1 change(s) - 326 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Corby consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
| Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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| Intermediate occupations | 10.9% | |
| Small employers and own account workers | 10.0% | |
| Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 10.8% | 351 out of 573 |
| Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 18.8% | |
| Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 6.6% | |
| Semi-routine occupations | 11.6% | |
| Routine occupations | 19.8% | |
| Never worked / long-term unemployed | 6.2% | 423 out of 573 |
| Full-time students | 5.2% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Northamptonshire is fast (72mbps). Corby is faster than this, with average download speeds of 88.9mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Corby level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
| Average speed | 88.9 mbps |
| % households with superfast broadband access | 97.8% |
| % households unable to access decent broadband | 0.4% |
Crime stats were found at the Corby level:
| Type | Corby | UK |
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| Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 87 | 93 |
| Burglaries (per thousand people) | 3 | 5 |
| Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 6 | 10 |
| Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 1 | 1 |
| Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 39 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Corby.
Flood warningsThere are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
Flood areasThe areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
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| Lincs and Northants | River Welland, River Jordan | Welland Valley and River Jordan from Braybrooke to Stamford, including Braybrooke, Market Harborough, Welham, Harringworth, and Stamford |
| Lincs and Northants | River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash | Tributaries of the River Welland affecting Medbourne, Great Easton, Caldecott, Oakham and Ketton |
| Lincs and Northants | River Nene | River Nene between Cogenhoe and Wansford |
| Lincs and Northants | Harpers Brook, Willow Brook | Harpers Brook between Great Oakley and Islip and Willow Brook between Corby and Fotheringhay |
| Lincs and Northants | Grendon Brooks, Wollaston Brook, Knuston Brook, Billing Brook | Grendon Brook, Wollaston Brook, Knuston Brook, Skew Bridge, Chelveston Brook, Hog Dyke, Barnwell Brook, Polebrook, Stonepit Dyke, Warmington Dyke, Southwick Brook, Billing Brook and Castor Splash |
| Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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| Corby, North Northamptonshire Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £254,927 Detached: £411,956 | 87 | Primary: 16Secondary: 6 | 10.8% residents in higher managerial positions 6.2% residents long-term unemployed |
| Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £254,927 Detached: £411,956 | 89 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 15.9% residents in higher managerial positions 5.2% residents long-term unemployed |
| Oundle, North Northamptonshire Affordability: Average Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £254,927 Detached: £411,956 | 58 | Primary: Secondary: | 10.8% residents in higher managerial positions 6.2% residents long-term unemployed |
| Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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| Corby, North Northamptonshire Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £254,927 Detached: £411,956 | 87 | Primary: 16Secondary: 6 |
| Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £254,927 Detached: £411,956 | 89 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Oundle, North Northamptonshire Affordability: Average Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £254,927 Detached: £411,956 | 58 | Primary: Secondary: |
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