Don Close Corby, North Northamptonshire
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN17), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9300633.
- 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 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 920 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 127 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lakeside Healthcare, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 58% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 63 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (79% of about 480 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
Finished in the last three months
- 17 August 2026 to 18 August 2026: North Northamptonshire Council, Works for road purposes, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 7 August 2026 to 11 August 2026: BT, Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (minor works)
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 127 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN17 2HQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN17 2JX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 12.5 km (7.8 miles) | |
| Market Harborough 943,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.8 km (8.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 50 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Don Close Shire Lodge | 60 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 360 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 55.3 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Lakeside Healthcare | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Healthlines Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Welland Vale Road Dental Surgery | 360 m |
| Hospital | Corby Community Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Kettering Police Station | 11.9 km (7.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 340 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 66 ha | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 470 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,670 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,790 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Rockingham Castle, shrunken medieval village, moat and warrens, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rockingham Castle, shrunken medieval village, moat and warrens | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Moated site 1km south west of Rockingham Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Rockingham Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Seymour Plantation | Wood | 580 m (0.4 miles) north |
| The Cow Pasture | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Thoroughsale Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Hills Planting | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Great Coppice | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Willow Brook (North) | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studfall Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Studfall Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lodge Park Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 830 m (0.5 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 |
| Woodnewton- A Learning Community | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rockingham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Pen Green Centre for Children and Their Families | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Brendan's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Co-op Food NN17 2AW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 320 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Anchor Fish Bar NN17 2AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| The Quill And Quiver NN17 2AW | Other catering premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Golden Top NN17 2AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 4 Good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| BoozeBuster NN17 2AW | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Hampton By Hilton NN17 4BH | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 380 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Galaxy Indian Restaurant \& Takeaway NN17 2AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 4 Good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Corby North PFS NN17 2AE | Retailers - other | 390 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| King Kebab NN17 2AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Jul 2025 |
| The Samuel Lloyd NN17 4BH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Shire Lodge Nursing Home NN17 2AE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Aldi NN17 4AE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Gravity Fitness NN17 4BH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Corby Town Football Club NN17 2FB | Other catering premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Weldon United Football Club NN17 2FB | Other catering premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Trent Road (20); On or near Swale Close (13); On or near Stour Road (8); On or near Dart Close (6); On or near Carron Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 58% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
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
Nearby streets
Conway Walk · Deveron Walk · Humber Walk · Thames Walk · Calder Close · Teviot Close · Deben Road · Dart Close · Trent Road · Cherwell Walk · Stour Road · Tyne Road
All the streets in NN17 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.