Quarry Close Corby, North Northamptonshire
20 addresses across 1 postcode (NN17), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9350502.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (B: 6, C: 13).
- 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 670 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 350 m away, and Coronation Park (2.8 hectares) is about 740 m (0.5 miles) 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 114 to 115 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lakeside Healthcare, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 42 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
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: Bungalow, end-terrace (5); House, semi-detached (3); Bungalow, mid-terrace (3). Built: 2012-2021 (7); 2012 (5); 2003-2006 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (10); owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (2).
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 (45% of about 640 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)
- Railway Station Interchange, Station Road, Corby, NN17 1NA: up to 150 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
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 20 addresses are between 114 m and 115 m above sea level (115 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN17 1FL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 11.6 km (7.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Glenmoor House Lloyds | 170 m |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 57.2 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lakeside Healthcare | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smiles Ahead Corby LTD | 180 m |
| Hospital | Corby Community Hospital | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Kettering Police Station | 11 km (6.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central England Co-op - Occupation Road | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 350 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Coronation Park 2.8 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 110 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest West Glebe Park 20 ha | 100 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 160 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 4.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John the Baptist, a listed building (Grade II*), 930 m (0.6 miles) south-east. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade II* | 930 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Roman road in Hazel Wood | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hazel Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Thoroughsale Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Bandy Slade | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Stanion Lane Plantation | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Gretton Brook Plantation | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Willow Brook (North) | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 20 | 20 |
None of the street's 20 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 330 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 |
| Pen Green Centre for Children and Their Families | Nursery | 2–5 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Corby Old Village Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Corby Technical School | Secondary | 11–18 | 840 m (0.5 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 Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Exeter A Learning Community Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Studfall Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woodnewton- A Learning Community | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home \& Harvest NN17 1AZ | Other catering premises | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Masonic Lodge NN17 1AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Glenmoor House Care Home NN17 1AD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| New Kebab House NN17 1AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 4 Good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Davota Corby Afro Caribbean NN17 1AD | Retailers - other | 190 m | 4 Good | 13 May 2025 |
| Waffles Dessert Lounge NN17 1AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Burgerlicious NN17 1AE | Other catering premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| K Fried Chicken NN17 1AE | Other catering premises | 190 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Family Shopper NN17 1AE | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jun 2019 |
| 7 Days Express NN17 1AE | Retailers - other | 190 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Wing Hing Takeaway NN17 1AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2024 |
| Zizou Express NN17 1AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Toasted - Corby NN17 1AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Premier Convenience Store NN17 1AE | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jun 2019 |
| Bean To Bowl NN17 1AE | Other catering premises | 210 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bridge Court (29); On or near Kelvin Grove (8); On or near Quarry Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 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) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, bungalow, semi-detached (lodged 21 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Home \& Harvest (other catering premises, NN17 1AZ) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NN17 1FL: 20 addresses of 21 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Kelvin Grove · Sovereign Walk · West Glebe Road · Gilchrist Avenue · Bridge Court · Driffield Grove · Regal Close · Springfield Grove · Telfords Close · Franklin Fields · East Glebe Close · Telfords Lane
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.