Corby: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Northamptonshire — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across NN17, NN18.
Corby DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Corby
The Corby rental market in Northamptonshire is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,505 pcm and rents up roughly 5.7% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across NN17, NN18.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Corby.
- StudioLow
- 1 bedLow
- 2 bedVery high
- 3 bedMedium
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
16 days
Tenant demand
High
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Corby.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £616 | £7,392 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,173 | £14,076 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,466 | £17,592 |
| 3-bed house | £1,876 | £22,512 |
| 4-bed house | £2,419 | £29,028 |
Featured properties in Corby
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across NN17, NN18.
Buying in Corby
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£456,000
Price growth (1yr)
+3.3%
Buyer demand
Medium
Supply
Medium
First-time buyer suitability
Challenging — higher entry prices
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Corby face medium competition with prices around £456,000 and growth of about 3.3% over the last year. Challenging — higher entry prices.
Investing in Corby
With an average property price near £456,000 and gross yields around 6%, Corby offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 3.3% in the last year, and high tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
8.2/10What tenants are looking for
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- 1Furnished 1 bed flats
- 2Family homes near schools
- 33 bed houses
- 4Garden flats
Family living & schools in Corby
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corby Primary School | Primary | Good | 2 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Corby | Primary | Good | 2.1 mi |
| Corby Junior Academy | Primary | Good | 1 mi |
| Corby Grammar School | Secondary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Corby Community College | Secondary | Good | 2.1 mi |
| The Corby Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
Family facilities
- Corby Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Corby
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Corby Brasserie
1.9 mi from Corby centre
Spice of Corby
0.2 mi from Corby centre
Bella Cucina
0.5 mi from Corby centre
The Garden Kitchen
0.4 mi from Corby centre
Corby Tandoori
2.1 mi from Corby centre
Coffee & Co, Corby
1.7 mi from Corby centre
Socialising in Corby
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Corby
0.2 mi from Corby centre
The Railway Tavern
0.9 mi from Corby centre
Vault Bar
1.7 mi from Corby centre
Corby Live Lounge
2 mi from Corby centre
The Riverside Inn
2 mi from Corby centre
Corby Shopping Centre
1.3 mi from Corby centre
Things to do in Corby
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Corby Sports & Fitness
0.3 mi from Corby centre
Corby Cricket Club
0.7 mi from Corby centre
Parkland Golf Club
0.8 mi from Corby centre
Corby Cinema
0.4 mi from Corby centre
Riverside Walking Route
0.5 mi from Corby centre
Corby Adventure Park
2.3 mi from Corby centre
Commuting from Corby
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 34 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 36 min |
| Reading | Train | 20 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 29 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 11 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 15 min |
Local developments in Corby
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Corby town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near NN17
Approved
Corby retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Corby
Verified contractors covering NN17, NN18 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Corby
Accredited domestic energy assessors producing valid EPCs for rental properties.
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Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
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Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
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Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
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Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
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Professional property photographers and floorplans to let faster.
View property photographersRenting & compliance in Corby
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Corby must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Northamptonshire.
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