Willetts Close Corby, North Northamptonshire
19 addresses across 1 postcode (NN17), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9300675.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £230,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 6, E: 3).
- 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 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 170 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 121 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lakeside Healthcare, about 670 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 128 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £184,000 | £184,000 | £184,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £142,000 | £142,000 | £142,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 2007 | 4 | £117,750 | £108,000 | £125,000 |
| 2006 | 3 | £106,000 | £79,995 | £118,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £74,250 | £70,000 | £78,500 |
| 2001 | 2 | £36,000 | £30,000 | £42,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | 22 NN17 1HU | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2025 | 3 NN17 1HU | Terraced | £184,000 | |
| 4 Oct 2024 | 11 NN17 1HU | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 18 Oct 2022 | 7 NN17 1HU | Terraced | £210,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2021 | 3 NN17 1HU | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2020 | 7 NN17 1HU | Terraced | £142,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2019 | 18 NN17 1HU | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 5 Jan 2012 | 20 NN17 1HU | Terraced | £65,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2007 | 22 NN17 1HU | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2007 | 3 NN17 1HU | Terraced | £113,500 | |
| 3 Apr 2007 | 14 NN17 1HU | Semi-detached | £122,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2007 | 8 NN17 1HU | Terraced | £108,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2006 | 20 NN17 1HU | Terraced | £79,995 | |
| 8 Jun 2006 | 14 NN17 1HU | Semi-detached | £118,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2006 | 12 NN17 1HU | Semi-detached | £106,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2004 | 4 NN17 1HU | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2004 | 8 NN17 1HU | Terraced | £78,500 | |
| 15 Jun 2001 | 3 NN17 1HU | Terraced | £42,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2001 | 4 NN17 1HU | Terraced | £30,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2000 | 18 NN17 1HU | Terraced | £28,995 | |
| 21 Feb 2000 | 22 NN17 1HU | Semi-detached | £32,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 64 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (7); House, semi-detached (4); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1930-1949 (10); 1967-1975 (1); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 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 (79% of about 810 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Lloyds. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- Parkland Gateway, George Street, Corby, NN17 1QG: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (800 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 31 October 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 addresses are about 121 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN17 1HU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 11.6 km (7.2 miles) | |
| Market Harborough 943,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.1 km (8.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Clarke Road Dales | 80 m |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp Pulse | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 56.3 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lakeside Healthcare | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Healthlines Pharmacy | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Welland Vale Road Dental Surgery | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Corby Community Hospital | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Kettering Police Station | 11 km (6.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 160 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,340 m² | 170 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 66 ha | 350 m |
| Play area | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 140 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest West Glebe Park 20 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,790 m² | 260 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 69 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman road in Hazel Wood, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman road in Hazel Wood | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Rockingham Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Thoroughsale Wood | Wood | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Hazel Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Seymour Plantation | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Sawtry Coppice | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Gretton Brook Plantation | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Willow Brook (North) | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 19 |
1 of the street's 19 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 Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Studfall Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woodnewton- A Learning Community | Primary | 2–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rockingham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | 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 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Corby Technical School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Lodge Park Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Exeter A Learning Community Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Corby Old Village Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hazel Leys Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Class Day Nursery NN17 1QP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Crust N Crumb NN17 1LJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2026 |
| High Street Bakery NN17 1LJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Costcutter NN17 1LJ | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Studfall Chippy NN17 1LJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Pill Box NN17 1LJ | Retailers - other | 180 m | Exempt | |
| Lucky House/Lucky House Corby NN17 1LJ | Other catering premises | 190 m | 4 Good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| One Stop Stores Ltd NN17 1LJ | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2019 |
| Hungry Hossee NN17 2BQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Strides Of Studfall NN17 1LJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Kingswood Catering Services At Studfall Junior Academy NN17 2BT | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Corby Baptist Church NN17 2BT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Occasion Bar Co NN17 1HN | Mobile caterer | 340 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2017 |
| Taste Of Chilli NN17 1EE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| A Tasca NN17 1EE | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Jul 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dale Street (37); On or near Langdale Grove (13); On or near Hazelwood Road (13); On or near Lodge Green Road (13); On or near Thoroughsale Road (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 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 | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
- NN17 1HU: 19 addresses
Nearby streets
Studfall Court · Lodge Green Road · Darley Dale Road · Ollis Close · Spinney Grove · Clarke Road · Langdale Grove · Latimer Road · Nithsdale Road · Dale Street · Crawford Grove · Thoroughsale 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.