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Living in Corby Glen: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Corby Glen scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 98/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 55/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Corby Glen places 2nd of 7 in the NG33 postcode district. Against the wider NG33 district average of 35/100, that is 7 points above. On broadband specifically, Corby Glen sits 85 points above the NG33 district figure of 13/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NG33 postcode district.

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Corby Glen scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
55
320.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 66 crimes
↑ 229% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 51 crimes
↑ 457% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 388% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 660% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 248% above national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Croake Hill 28 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 26 crimes
  3. 3 Ferndale Close 23 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.79 · PM2.5 6.442 · PM10 11.596 µg/m³
75
Green Space 7
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area
1Good
  • Corby Glen Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
Healthcare
41
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital18.3 mi
Pilgrim Hospital24.4 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary28.7 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust5.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity3,998 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
98
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across South Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed1.9%Retired32.5%Student2.8%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.4%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary18.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.3%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership66.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
64
Council tax South Kesteven · 2026-27
A £1,507
B £1,758
C £2,009
D £2,260
E £2,762
F £3,264
G £3,767
H £4,520
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Grantham 8.4 mi
Stamford 11.5 mi
Ancaster 12.2 mi
J17 A1(M) 20.7 mi
J17 A1(M) 21.6 mi
J16 A1(M) 23 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Corby Glen in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Swayfield 42 1.5 mi away ⇄
Lobthorpe 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Castle Bytham 28 4.0 mi away ⇄
Colsterworth 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Clipsham 0 5.1 mi away ⇄
South Witham 31 5.7 mi away ⇄
Ropsley 36 5.8 mi away ⇄
Witham on the Hill 42 6.0 mi away ⇄
Morton (South Kesteven) 49 6.1 mi away ⇄
Aslackby 39 6.2 mi away ⇄
Rippingale 42 6.5 mi away ⇄
Bourne 63 6.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Corby Glen a nice place to live?

Corby Glen has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Corby Glen is 42/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Corby Glen?

Corby Glen has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 55/100. There were 193 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Corby Glen?

Among the top-rated schools in Corby Glen is Corby Glen Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Corby Glen in total.

Corby Glen in context

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Postcode districts in Corby Glen

NG33 35 ⇄

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