Skipton Close Corby, North Northamptonshire
44 addresses across 4 postcodes (NN18), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9300615.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £163,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 4, E: 1).
- 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 46% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Corby, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 360 m 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 111 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 Woodsend Medical Centre, about 760 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 740 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 34% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 242 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 | 2 | £163,500 | £157,000 | £170,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £137,498 | £136,995 | £138,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £109,000 | £109,000 | £109,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £57,500 | £57,500 | £57,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £82,500 | £82,500 | £82,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £47,000 | £47,000 | £47,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £57,000 | £57,000 | £57,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £20,000 | £20,000 | £20,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2025 | 9 NN18 0NS | Terraced | £157,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2025 | 3 NN18 0NS | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2022 | 11 NN18 0NS | Terraced | £164,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Jan 2019 | 9 NN18 0NS | Terraced | £134,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Aug 2018 | 10 NN18 0NS | Semi-detached | £136,995 | |
| 16 Mar 2018 | 11 NN18 0NS | Terraced | £138,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2017 | 11 NN18 0NS | Terraced | £110,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Nov 2016 | 7 NN18 0NS | Terraced | £109,000 | |
| 2 Apr 2015 | 5 NN18 0NS | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2011 | 11 NN18 0NS | Terraced | £57,500 | |
| 5 Oct 2007 | 10 NN18 0NS | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 17 May 2006 | 5 NN18 0NS | Terraced | £82,500 | |
| 10 Jan 2005 | 9 NN18 0NS | Terraced | £47,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2003 | 7 NN18 0NS | Terraced | £57,000 | |
| 15 Mar 1996 | 15 NN18 0NS | Terraced | £20,000 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (6); House, end-terrace (3); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (9); 1930-1949 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (2); rented (social) (1).
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 A (93% of about 1,190 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)
- Maple House, Canada Square, Corby, NN18 9HU: up to 14 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 9 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN18 0LR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN18 0NS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| NN18 0NR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 7 | unlikely |
| NN18 0NW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 44 addresses are between 111 m and 115 m above sea level (114 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN18 0LR | 100% | 46% | 46% | 0% |
| NN18 0NR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN18 0NS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN18 0NW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) | |
| Market Harborough 943,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.7 km (7.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 19 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 59 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Eastbrook Kingswood | 40 m |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 56.5 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodsend Medical Centre | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 120 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Cottingham Road Dental Pract | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Corby Community Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Kettering Police Station | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Corby Cashzone | 120 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 31 ha | 360 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 66 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 180 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 350 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,220 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 99 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman road in Hazel Wood, a scheduled monument, 1 km (0.6 miles) north-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 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Rockingham Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 3 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Young King's Wood | Wood | 680 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Old King's Wood | Wood | 790 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Hazel Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Thoroughsale Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Swinawe Barn Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Blackthorn Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 44 | 44 |
None of the street's 44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hazel Leys Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Beanfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingswood Secondary Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Danesholme Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Danesholme Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Corby Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Brooke Weston Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodnewton- A Learning Community | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New King Hong NN18 0LR | Other catering premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily NN18 0LR | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Laion \& M Ltd. NN18 0PA | Distributors/Transporters | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lincoln Way Stores NN18 9HN | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jul 2019 |
| Rhymetime Nurseries NN18 9BE | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Kingswood Catering At Kingswood Primary Academy NN18 9BE | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Squirrels Day Nursery NN18 0QD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 96 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Skipton Close (63); On or near Harrogate Court (41); On or near Northbrook (25); On or near Eastbrook (22); On or near Grimsby Close (20).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 34% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 30% | 17% |
| Private rented | 36% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 10% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 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) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 77% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 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 Laion \& M Ltd. (distributors/transporters, NN18 0PA) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NN18 0LR: 26 addresses of 61 in the postcode
- NN18 0NS: 16 addresses of 25 in the postcode
- NN18 0NR: 1 address of 47 in the postcode
- NN18 0NW: 1 address of 43 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Scarborough Walk · Eastbrook · Sheffield Walk · Grimsby Close · Grantham Walk · Northbrook · Harrogate Court · Holmfirth Walk · Sedbergh Road · Pickering Court · Filey Court · Helmsley Way
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.