Abington Road Corby, North Northamptonshire
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN17,NN18), about 110 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 9300668.
- Flood: 9 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in North Northamptonshire costs £2,424 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 88% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Corby, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 90 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 120 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Woodsend Medical Centre, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 11% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 54 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in North Northamptonshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,424 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,616 | £1,885 | £2,155 | £2,424 | £2,963 | £3,501 | £4,040 | £4,848 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (83% of about 1,520 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Car Park, Pytchley Court, Corby, NN17 2PL: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 23 October 2026: North Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 7 October 2026: North Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 11 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN17 2SF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
| NN18 0BL | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 3 / 9 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 120 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN17 2SF | 100% | 88% | 88% | 0% |
| NN18 0BL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 11 km (6.8 miles) | |
| Market Harborough 943,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.7 km (7.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 20 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Abington Road Lodge Park | 70 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 55.6 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodsend Medical Centre | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pytchley Court Pharmacy | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Cottingham Road Dental Pract | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Corby Community Hospital | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Kettering Police Station | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 350 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,990 m² | 90 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 66 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,380 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.0 ha | 200 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,220 m² | 250 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 71 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman road in Hazel Wood, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman road in Hazel Wood | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Moated site 1km south west of Rockingham Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Rockingham Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Thoroughsale Wood | Wood | 600 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Sawtry Coppice | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Blackthorn Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Hazel Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Lodge Coppice | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Little Coppice | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North Northamptonshire: see them on the North Northamptonshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 230 m | No published inspection |
| Woodnewton- A Learning Community | Primary | 2–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beanfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lodge Park Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Studfall Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hazel Leys Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Studfall Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Kingswood Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Kingswood Secondary Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Mencap Society NN18 0TW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 4 Good | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Kingswood Catering At St Brendan's Catholic Primary School NN18 0BA | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Costcutters NN17 2TR | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Willowbrook Post Office NN17 2TR | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2019 |
| Lizzy's Kitchen (Soul Food) AfroCaribbean Take A NN18 0DZ | Other catering premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Phoenix Public House NN18 0AY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2020 |
| The Mudda Spudda NN18 0AY | Mobile caterer | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Codfather NN18 0LL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Sep 2026 |
| BP Fourways SF Connect NN18 0TW | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Corby Kebab House NN18 0LL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| BoozeBuster NN18 0LL | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2020 |
| The Sizzler Cafe NN18 0LL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Abington Road (19); On or near Essex Close (15); On or near Weymouth Close (12); On or near Rutland Close (6); On or near Winter Bourne Court (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 11% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 82% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: North Northamptonshire Council: Highway repair and maintenance works, 23 October 2026 (give and take) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: North Northamptonshire Council: Highway repair and maintenance works, 7 October 2026 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Kingsthorpe Avenue · Rufford Walk · Essex Close · Cambridge Avenue · Rutland Close · Durham Close · Wells Green · Winter Bourne Court · Cottesbrooke Road · Mantlefield Road · Weymouth Close · Taunton Avenue
All the streets in NN17, NN18 and across North Northamptonshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.