Corby Kingswood
North Northamptonshire 007 · 7 sub-areas · 11,579 residents
North Northamptonshire 007, within North Northamptonshire in the East Midlands, is home to around 11,600 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £870 a month — well below the UK median for a 2-bed — making it one of the more affordable corners of the region, though rents have been rising at nearly 9% a year.
Corby Kingswood is a green, lower-density part of North Northamptonshire — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters.
Overview
What's it like to live in Corby Kingswood?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £978 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 7 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Corby Kingswood in North Northamptonshire
Living in Corby Kingswood
This part of North Northamptonshire is a predominantly car-dependent, mixed-tenure area with a noticeably family-oriented character. Nearly a quarter of residents are under 18 — well above what you'd find in most urban neighbourhoods — which shapes both the local feel and the demand for school places. Greenspace is genuinely accessible, with the nearest park or open land within about 250 metres on average, and around two-thirds of residents within a walkable distance of green space.
On cost, this neighbourhood sits at the affordable end of the East Midlands spectrum. A one-bedroom property runs roughly £670 a month; a two-bedroom around £870; a three-bedroom just over £1,050. Council tax (Band D) comes to £2,424 a year. Rents rose about 9% over the past year, so if you're signing a longer lease, factor that trajectory in. The median home sale price is around £177,000.
Tenure here is more varied than most places. Around 45% of homes are owner-occupied, but nearly 30% are social rented — a significantly higher share than the national average — and around a quarter are privately rented. That mix brings a settled, community feel rather than the transient churn you get in high-turnover rental areas. Degree-level qualifications are held by about 17% of residents, below the national average, reflecting an economy built more around logistics, health and manual trades than graduate-heavy sectors.
Practically, you'll need a car. Nearly two-thirds of residents drive to work, and public transport accounts for fewer than 5% of commutes. The nearest rail station is roughly 2.1 km away — about a 26-minute walk, or a short drive. For trains, the rail journey to London runs around 97 minutes. Broadband is exceptional: 99.7% of premises have gigabit-capable connections. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is North Northamptonshire 007 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you prioritise. It's affordable, green and has a settled community feel, with most residents owner-occupying or in long-term social housing rather than cycling through rentals. The trade-off is a higher-than-average crime rate, below-average school quality nearby, and a strong dependency on having a car to get around.
- What is the rent in North Northamptonshire 007?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £670 a month, a two-bedroom about £870 and a three-bedroom just over £1,050. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 9% over the past year, so the picture is moving.
- Is North Northamptonshire 007 safe?
- The crime rate is around 132 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is noticeably above the UK average of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's not exceptional by North Northamptonshire standards, but it's a factor worth weighing. Street-level data will give you a sharper picture for specific sub-areas.
- What's the commute from North Northamptonshire 007 to major cities?
- By public transport, London takes around 97 minutes by rail; Birmingham around 116 minutes; Manchester around 163 minutes. The nearest rail station is about 2.1 km away — a short drive or a longer walk. Most residents drive to work rather than rely on public transport.
- Who lives in North Northamptonshire 007?
- A mixed community skewing young and family-oriented — nearly a quarter of residents are under 18. Tenure is split between owner-occupiers (45%), social renters (30%) and private renters (25%), giving the area a settled, residential character rather than a high-turnover feel.
- What schools are near North Northamptonshire 007?
- There are 111 schools within 2 km of typical residents, so availability isn't the issue — but around 41% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 9.5 km away, so families prioritising top-rated schools may need to travel or look carefully at catchment boundaries.
- Is North Northamptonshire 007 affordable to buy?
- Relatively, yes. The median house sale price is around £177,000. The main complication is that renting here takes up about 45% of take-home pay, which can make saving harder in practice.