Castle Close Corby, North Northamptonshire
9 addresses across 1 postcode (NN18), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9300072.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £180,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 4).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Corby, about 3.1 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 550 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 122 to 124 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Woodsend Medical Centre, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 39 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £166,500 | £145,000 | £188,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £149,000 | £149,000 | £149,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £125,950 | £125,950 | £125,950 |
| 2004 | 1 | £103,000 | £103,000 | £103,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £35,000 | £35,000 | £35,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £45,000 | £45,000 | £45,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Aug 2019 | 2 NN18 0TE | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2017 | 10 NN18 0TE | Semi-detached | £188,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2017 | 2 NN18 0TE | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 6 May 2016 | 10 NN18 0TE | Semi-detached | £149,000 | |
| 23 Dec 2015 | 10 NN18 0TE | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 17 Sep 2010 | 3 NN18 0TE | Semi-detached | £125,950 | |
| 10 Mar 2004 | 12 NN18 0TE | Semi-detached | £103,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2000 | 1 NN18 0TE | Semi-detached | £35,000 | |
| 30 Aug 1996 | 1 NN18 0TE | Semi-detached | £45,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3); Bungalow, semi-detached (2); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (3); owner-occupied (3).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (36% of about 850 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 122 m and 124 m above sea level (123 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN18 0TE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.9 km (6.1 miles) | |
| Market Harborough 943,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12 km (7.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Knights Close Beanfield | 80 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 56 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodsend Medical Centre | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Cottingham Road Dental Pract | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Corby Community Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Kettering Police Station | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Corby Cashzone | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 31 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 190 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 380 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,220 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 31 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman road in Hazel Wood, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman road in Hazel Wood | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Rockingham Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old King's Wood | Wood | 780 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Young King's Wood | Wood | 930 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Swinawe Barn Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Great Cattage Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Blackthorn Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Swinawe Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Secondary Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Beanfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingswood Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Danesholme Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Danesholme Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hazel Leys Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodnewton- A Learning Community | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Knight's Lodge NN18 0TH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Squirrels Day Nursery NN18 0QD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Kingswood Secondary Academy NN18 9NS | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Spiers Close (23); On or near Manor Drive (5); On or near Knights Close (4); On or near Uppingham Road (2); On or near Tower Hill Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- NN18 0TE: 9 addresses of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Manor Drive · Monks Way · Tavern Walk · Squire Close · Knights Close · Bishops Way · Uppingham Road · Spiers Close · Tower Hill Road · Glyndebourne Gardens · The Lawns · Steyning Close
All the streets in 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.