Corby Rural
Ward in North Northamptonshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.503, -0.697 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 88 90 |
| Dialling code: | 01536 (Kettering) |
Corby Rural sits on the agricultural fringes of Corby in North Northamptonshire, England, characterised by rolling fields, scattered villages and small hamlets rather than dense suburban streets. The landscape bears traces of historic woodland and hunting grounds from Rockingham Forest, and the area’s character is punctuated by nearby heritage sites such as Rockingham Castle, which give a strong sense of history and countryside identity.
Locally the ward combines traditional farming and small local businesses with a growing commuter population who work in Corby or elsewhere in the East Midlands; that mix keeps village life active, with village halls, pubs and community events playing an important role. Good road and rail links into the town and beyond make it an attractive low‑density area for those seeking rural living with reasonably easy access to jobs and services.
Postcode districts covering Corby Rural
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Northampton 20.3 miles32.6 km
- Peterborough 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Rugby 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Kettering 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Kettering Town 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Corby 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Wellingborough 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Rushden 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Melton Mowbray 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Huntingdon 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Oadby 17.1 miles27.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Lloyds Ward 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Corby Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Corby West Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Rockingham Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Kingswood Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Middleton Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Cottingham Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Caldecott Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Oakley Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Cottingham and Middleton Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Gretton Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Stanion Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Corby Rural
NN17 3JA, NN17 3HN, NN17 3JS, NN17 1DT, NN17 5EX, NN17 3HF, NN17 3HU, NN18 8EW, NN14 1DE … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 34.8 miles56 km
- Birmingham International Airport 44.4 miles71.4 km
- Corby Railway Station 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Kettering Railway Station 7.8 miles12.5 km
Hotels in Corby Rural Ad
- Best Western Rockingham Forest Hotel 4
- Hampton by Hilton Corby/Kettering 3
- Holiday Inn Corby - Kettering A43 4
- Snooze Hotel 3
Schools in Corby Rural
- Corby Business Academy Secondary
- Corby Old Village Primary School Primary
- Cottingham C of E Primary School Primary
- Gretton Primary Academy Primary
- Little Stanion Primary School Primary
- Priors Hall - A Learning Community Primary
- Stanion C of E (Aided) Primary School Primary
- Weldon C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Rockingham Road Stadium 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Lyveden New Bield Historic site 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Normanton Park Estate 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Nene Park Stadium 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Walcot Hall Estate 13 miles21 km
- Burghley House Historic site 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 18 miles28.9 km
- Santa Pod Raceway Recreation 19 miles30.6 km
- Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery Museum 19.5 miles31.5 km
- London Road Stadium Stadium 19.7 miles31.6 km