Faraday Grove Corby, North Northamptonshire
22 addresses across 1 postcode (NN17), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9303586.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £170,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 7).
- 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 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 140 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 112 to 114 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lakeside Healthcare, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 102 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £172,500 | £172,500 | £172,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £114,975 | £109,950 | £120,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £62,500 | £62,500 | £62,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £80,998 | £79,995 | £82,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £78,500 | £65,000 | £92,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £38,000 | £38,000 | £38,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £31,995 | £31,995 | £31,995 |
| 1997 | 2 | £21,775 | £17,000 | £26,550 |
| 1995 | 1 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2025 | 5 NN17 1BP | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2023 | 3 NN17 1BP | Semi-detached | £172,500 | |
| 3 Aug 2018 | 2 NN17 1BP | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2017 | 21 NN17 1BP | Terraced | £109,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Nov 2016 | 15 NN17 1BP | Semi-detached | £125,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Sep 2016 | 3 NN17 1BP | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 5 Aug 2016 | 12 NN17 1BP | Terraced | £109,950 | |
| 13 Sep 2010 | 12 NN17 1BP | Terraced | £62,500 | |
| 4 May 2007 | 17 NN17 1BP | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 12 May 2006 | 17 NN17 1BP | Semi-detached | £82,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2006 | 8 NN17 1BP | Terraced | £79,995 | |
| 22 Oct 2004 | 15 NN17 1BP | Semi-detached | £92,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2004 | 15 NN17 1BP | Semi-detached | £65,000 | |
| 23 May 2003 | 8 NN17 1BP | Terraced | £38,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2001 | 15 NN17 1BP | Semi-detached | £31,995 | |
| 4 Jul 1997 | 15 NN17 1BP | Semi-detached | £26,550 | |
| 23 May 1997 | 17 NN17 1BP | Semi-detached | £17,000 | |
| 26 May 1995 | 15 NN17 1BP | Semi-detached | £25,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5); House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1930-1949 (9); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (3); rented (social) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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 (71% of about 800 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
- 24 September 2026: North Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the verge (immediate - urgent 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 112 m and 114 m above sea level (113 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN17 1BP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 12.2 km (7.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nasmith Avenue Lloyds | 140 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 56.9 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lakeside Healthcare | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Family Dental Health Centre | 390 m |
| Hospital | Corby Community Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Kettering Police Station | 11.6 km (7.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central England Co-op - Occupation Road | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,480 m² | 140 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,070 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gretton Brook Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Hazel Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Brookfield Plantation | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Thoroughsale Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Seymour Plantation | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Willow Brook (North) | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 | 21 | 22 |
1 of the street's 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pen Green Centre for Children and Their Families | Nursery | 2–5 | 90 m | No published inspection |
| Rockingham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 250 m | 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 |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Corby Old Village Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Studfall Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Corby Technical School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Studfall Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Exeter A Learning Community Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corby Forest Bowling Club NN17 1AG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2020 |
| Voyage Care NN17 1EA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Voyage Care NN17 1EA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Pen Green Nursery NN17 1BJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 16 Aug 2019 |
| S & L Bowling Club NN17 1EH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2020 |
| Bright Beginnings Montessori School NN17 1ED | School/college/university | 280 m | 4 Good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Ya Hao Chinese Restaurant NN17 1AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Lloyds Chippy NN17 1AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| The Chef On Cloud/Greek/Guac/Porotta/Bao/Wingsonic/BurgerMad NN17 1AE | Other catering premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Royal Tandoori NN17 1AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Tops Pizza Corby NN17 1AE | Other catering premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Oriental Fusion NN17 1JW | Other catering premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Mini Sam NN17 1AE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Seagrave House Care Home NN17 1EH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Bean To Bowl NN17 1AE | Other catering premises | 370 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Telfords Close (20); On or near Nasmith Avenue (19); On or near Parsons Grove (12); On or near Newton Grove (11); On or near Pen Green Lane (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 32% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 74% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 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) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 62% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Home \& Harvest (other catering premises, NN17 1AZ) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NN17 1BP: 22 addresses
Nearby streets
Parsons Grove · Nasmith Avenue · James Watt Avenue · Newton Grove · Samuel Place · Lister Close · Stockwood Mews · Whitworth Avenue · Pen Green Lane · Ravenscourt · Stephenson Way · Telfords Close
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.