Worcester Close Corby, North Northamptonshire
17 addresses across 1 postcode (NN18), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9350313.
- Sales: 41 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £242,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (C: 16).
- 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 C; 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 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 430 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 96 to 100 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Great Oakley Medical Centre, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £242,500 | £242,500 | £242,500 |
| 2022 | 1 | £248,000 | £248,000 | £248,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | £185,000 | £179,000 | £249,950 |
| 2018 | 1 | £180,568 | £180,568 | £180,568 |
| 2017 | 2 | £181,000 | £175,000 | £187,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £161,500 | £161,500 | £161,500 |
| 2014 | 4 | £168,500 | £138,000 | £205,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £109,000 | £109,000 | £109,000 |
| 2011 | 3 | £119,950 | £112,000 | £125,000 |
| 2007 | 4 | £126,437 | £104,198 | £159,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2023 | 7 NN18 8QZ | Terraced | £242,500 | |
| 31 May 2022 | 16 NN18 8QZ | Semi-detached | £248,000 | |
| 26 May 2022 | 16 NN18 8QZ | Semi-detached | £240,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Nov 2021 | 5 NN18 8QZ | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2020 | 9 NN18 8QZ | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2019 | 11 NN18 8QZ | Terraced | £179,000 | |
| 13 Sep 2019 | 2 NN18 8QZ | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2019 | 15 NN18 8QZ | Semi-detached | £249,950 | |
| 19 Nov 2018 | 10 NN18 8QZ | Terraced | £180,568 | |
| 8 Dec 2017 | 7 NN18 8QZ | Terraced | £187,000 | |
| 12 May 2017 | 6 NN18 8QZ | Detached | £188,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Feb 2017 | 11 NN18 8QZ | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2016 | 9 NN18 8QZ | Terraced | £161,500 | |
| 13 Oct 2014 | 8 NN18 8QZ | Terraced | £142,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2014 | 3 NN18 8QZ | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2014 | 7 NN18 8QZ | Terraced | £138,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2014 | 1 NN18 8QZ | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2013 | 12 NN18 8QZ | Flat or maisonette | £109,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2011 | 2 NN18 8QZ | Semi-detached | £112,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2011 | 7 NN18 8QZ | Semi-detached | £119,950 | |
| 28 Apr 2011 | 7 NN18 8QZ | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2007 | 2 NN18 8QZ | Semi-detached | £138,873 | New build. |
| 16 Mar 2007 | 12 NN18 8QZ | Flat or maisonette | £114,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2007 | 7 NN18 8QZ | Semi-detached | £159,995 | |
| 12 Jan 2007 | 12 NN18 8QZ | Flat or maisonette | £104,198 | New build. |
| 15 Sep 2006 | 13 NN18 8QZ | Semi-detached | £171,995 | New build. |
| 8 Sep 2006 | 1 NN18 8QZ | Detached | £218,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2006 | 15 NN18 8QZ | Semi-detached | £178,050 | New build. |
| 7 Aug 2006 | 4 NN18 8QZ | Terraced | £147,050 | New build. |
| 31 Jul 2006 | 10 NN18 8QZ | Terraced | £163,950 | New build. |
| 21 Jul 2006 | 16 NN18 8QZ | Semi-detached | £153,602 | New build. |
| 19 Jul 2006 | 11 NN18 8QZ | Terraced | £146,252 | New build. |
| 18 Jul 2006 | 3 NN18 8QZ | Detached | £217,500 | |
| 18 Jul 2006 | 1 NN18 8QZ | Detached | £190,000 | New build. |
| 27 Jun 2006 | 14 NN18 8QZ | Semi-detached | £136,120 | New build. |
| 30 Mar 2006 | 8 NN18 8QZ | Semi-detached | £160,260 | New build. |
| 27 Feb 2006 | 6 NN18 8QZ | Detached | £168,000 | New build. |
| 23 Feb 2006 | 9 NN18 8QZ | Terraced | £137,700 | New build. |
| 31 Jan 2006 | 7 NN18 8QZ | Semi-detached | £159,000 | New build. |
| 27 Jan 2006 | 5 NN18 8QZ | Detached | £179,955 | New build. |
| 20 Jan 2005 | 3 NN18 8QZ | Detached | £182,048 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 111 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); House, end-terrace (4); House, detached (3). Built: 2003-2006 (10); 2007-2011 (4); 2007 onwards (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (3).
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 C (38% of about 850 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
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 17 addresses are between 96 m and 100 m above sea level (98 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN18 8QZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) | |
| Market Harborough 943,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14 km (8.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Primary School Oakley Vale | 310 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 58.6 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Great Oakley Medical Centre | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oakley Pharmacy | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | The Dental Care Centre | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Corby Community Hospital | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Kettering Police Station | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Harvest Energy - Corby Southern Gateway Cashzone | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 920 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 5.3 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 670 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 5.1 ha | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 10 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Great Oakley Hall and Attached Gazebo, a listed building (Grade II*), 940 m (0.6 miles) west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Great Oakley Hall and Attached Gazebo | Listed building, Grade II* | 940 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Church of St Michael | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Oakley Bushes | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Bandy Slade | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Young King's Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Ash Plantation | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| South Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Sart Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.7 | 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 | 16 | 17 |
1 of the street's 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley Vale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 250 m | No published inspection |
| Brooke Weston Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Corby Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | 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 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingswood Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Hazel Leys Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Falls NN18 8QH | Other catering premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Neilson Group Ltd NN18 8RD | Other catering premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Leicester Close (18); On or near Newbury Close (8); On or near Cheltenham Road (8); On or near Goodwood Close (8); On or near Haydock Close (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 80% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 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 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
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
- NN18 8QZ: 17 addresses
Nearby streets
Ludlow Walk · Sandown Close · Salisbury Walk · Ayr Close · Kelso Close · Goodwood Close · Leicester Close · Towcester Close · Kempton Close · Haydock Close · Ripon Court · Ascot 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.