Postcode report
Is NN17 2AR a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About NN17 2AR: area rating, property, schools and local change
NN17 2AR is a postcode in Corby West, North Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NN17 2AR, then scores the surrounding small area 50/100 - bottom 40% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NN17 2AR are housing and jobs, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NN17 2AR is based on North Northamptonshire 003 Census 2021. It covers 9,330 residents, 4,435 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 60% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 21% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near NN17 2AR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NN17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £226k from 112 rolling sales, down 0.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NN17 2AR can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NN17 2AR by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NN17 2AR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NN17 2AR
Is NN17 2AR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 50/100 (bottom 40% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NN17 2AR?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NN17 2AR?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NN17 2AR?
LocaleIQ matched NN17 2AR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NN17 2AR?
The latest median sold price is £226k based on 112 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NN17 2AR?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.