Living in NN17, North Northamptonshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NN17 in North Northamptonshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in North Northamptonshire: £256,610, up 3.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around NN17
69 recorded home sales on the streets around central NN17 in the last 2 years, with a median of £186,000 and a range from £96,500 to £370,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 TELFORDS CLOSE, NN17 1BF | semi-detached | £220,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 41 WHITWORTH AVENUE, NN17 1DL | terraced | £110,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 13 GILCHRIST AVENUE, NN17 1BA | terraced | £186,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 45 WHITWORTH AVENUE, NN17 1DN | terraced | £185,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 32 PEN GREEN LANE, NN17 1BJ | semi-detached | £232,000 | 2026-04-27 |
| 136 ROCKINGHAM ROAD, NN17 1AQ | semi-detached | £240,000 | 2026-04-02 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
22 schools within 3 miles , of which 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corby Old Village Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Exeter A Learning Community Academy | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Woodnewton- A Learning Community | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Corby Business Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| Brooke Weston Academy | Secondary | Good | 2.7 mi |
17 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 27.5% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 20.5% |
| Skilled trades | 9.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 8.1% |
| Sales and customer service | 7.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
107 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NN17 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on North Northamptonshire's figures.
Common questions about NN17
What is the average house price in NN17?
The average sold price in North Northamptonshire is £256,610 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NN17?
Prices in North Northamptonshire are up 3.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NN17?
The median of 69 recorded sales around central NN17 in the last 2 years is £186,000, ranging from £96,500 to £370,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NN17?
22 schools sit within 3 miles of central NN17, and 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NN17?
107 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NN17 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NN17 at risk of flooding?
Central NN17 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NN17 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 86% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £186,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 107 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NN17 safe?
107 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NN17 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NN17 or NN18, NN17 or NN14, NN17 or NN16.
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