Postcode report
Is NN17 2UH a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About NN17 2UH: area rating, property, schools and local change
NN17 2UH 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 2UH, then scores the surrounding small area 57/100 - top 45% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NN17 2UH are health and local prosperity, while housing 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 2UH is based on North Northamptonshire 002 Census 2021. It covers 7,310 residents, 186 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 64% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 18% 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 8/10.
For property prices near NN17 2UH, 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 2UH can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 5 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 2UH by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NN17 2UH 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 2UH
Is NN17 2UH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 57/100 (top 45% 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 2UH?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NN17 2UH?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NN17 2UH?
LocaleIQ matched NN17 2UH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NN17 2UH?
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 2UH?
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.