Headway Corby, North Northamptonshire
5 addresses across 4 postcodes (NN18), about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 9300027.
- 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 B; Band D in North Northamptonshire costs £2,424 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Corby, about 4.7 km (2.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 94 to 106 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Great Oakley Medical Centre, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 790 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 20 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
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 B (27% of about 1,800 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
- 15 September 2026 to 17 September 2026: LAST MILE ELECTRICITY LIMITED (Formerly GLOBAL UTILITY CONNECTIONS), Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (standard works)
- 4 September 2026 to 8 September 2026: LAST MILE ELECTRICITY LIMITED (Formerly GLOBAL UTILITY CONNECTIONS), Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (minor works)
- 3 September 2026 to 7 September 2026: Connected Kerb, Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway, verge (standard works)
- 13 August 2026: North Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 94 m and 106 m above sea level (98 m on average); the ground rises about 13 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN18 8HS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN18 8TJ | 76% | 73% | 76% | 0% |
| NN18 9EZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NN18 9FS | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Market Harborough 943,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.1 km (7.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest (Gt Oakley) Catalent Great Oakley | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 90 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 57.8 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Great Oakley Medical Centre | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Well | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| NHS dentists | The Cottingham Road Dental Pract | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Corby Community Hospital | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Kettering Police Station | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harvest Energy - Corby Southern Gateway Cashzone | 170 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 70 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Storefield Wood | Wood | 380 m south |
| Ash Plantation | Wood | 560 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Forty Acre Spinney | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Hedgerow Spinney | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Palmers Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Swinawe Barn Plantation | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 6 |
4 of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danesholme Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Danesholme Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Brooke Weston Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds NN18 8TJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Pepe's Piri Piri NN18 8TJ | Other catering premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Corby Southern Gateway PFS NN18 8TJ | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Corby Southern Gateway Greggs NN18 8TJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Domino's Pizza NN18 8TJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Manna Fresh Limited NN18 8FU | Other catering premises | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru NN18 8TJ | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Aldi NN18 9EZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2019 |
| The Mudda Spudda NN18 8FX | Other catering premises | 340 m | 4 Good | 17 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Perkins Close (20).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 79% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 9 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 Manna Fresh Limited (other catering premises, NN18 8FU) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NN18 9EZ: 2 addresses of 29 in the postcode
- NN18 8HS: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
- NN18 8TJ: 1 address of 49 in the postcode
- NN18 9FS: 1 address of 3 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Perkins Close · Thwaite Close · Little Colliers Field · Outfield Close · Pingle Close · Frith 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.