[Kazman]

Lo there

What do people know about Corby?

The wife and I have seen a lovely house up there at a new development site, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, double garage, good sized living room, fully fitted kitchen etc etc.

It is a bit of a big move for us, and I don't want to make any mistakes with this. So just wondering what people think of the place and also any passing on of knowledge with regard to future developments of the area.

Thanks in advance

Kaz

[darren_eaf]

Originally Posted by Kazman

Lo there

What do people know about Corby?

They make good trouser presses

Sorry, someone was going to do it and I wanted it to be me.

[GW43]

Originally Posted by darren_eaf

They make good trouser presses

Sorry, someone was going to do it and I wanted it to be me.

That's creased me up!

[Bat-man]

may be worth having alook around this:
http://www.upmystreet.com/l/corby.html

[GW43]

RS Components are based in Corby

It's one of the 10 most unhealthy places in the UK http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/5299510.stm

Other than that, I know nothing!

[Duncan G]

Lots of Jocks there.

[Jenn]

From what I heard it's kind of rough although the council has been working hard at improving it in the last 2 or so years.
A good indication is whether the house you're looking at is way cheaper than anything similar in towns around.

I've not really been there mind.

If you know the postcode, try this
http://www.homecheck.co.uk
It will tell you a lot about the area.

[GBDG1]

Originally Posted by GW43

RS Components are based in Corby

Funnily enough I was thinking the same thing, only because I spoke to them yesterday and everyone in the office was like "corby, where's that"

[GW43]

Originally Posted by Lawrenzini

Funnily enough I was thinking the same thing, only because I spoke to them yesterday and everyone in the office was like "corby, where's that"

I used to sell to them a few years ago - fantastic warehousing operation - if that's what floats your boat!

[pjclark1]

It's rough, loads of council estates, high unemployment
The loft used to fill up with coal/slag dust from the Basic Slag works (now closed) so you couldn't store anything there. Nice rec, horrid 60s shopping centre and bus station.

I haven't been there for 10 years but nothing much changes.
I bet the schools are REALLY bad now.

[Kazman]

Apparently the local government are working hard to renovate the area, and this new development isn't a few miles away from the town centre, so I doubt we'd be heading in there much anyway, what, with Kettering less than 6 miles away.

But, saying that, there is only so much one can do to improve mediocrity, and if Corby is really bad, may be it is better to just move away from the idea now?

[stealther]

Can you not go and visit the area for a weekend? Seeing the town centre over a weekend might show you the best and worst the area has to offer.

[ianlecompte]

my wifes family are from corby,my wife and i have been a few times when her gran was alive but luckily can avoid it now.
imho it,s a sh*ithole and best avoided,plenty of jocks about,left over from the days of the steelworks,so you will hear a really weird accent thats a mix of scottish and something else?
no matter how good the price is on this property i would stay well clear.as with all new builds theres always a certain amount that are for the local population of scumbags that need rehousing etc. etc.i,d be pretty pi**ed off to find after spending £200.000+ on a house to then find i,m living next to or over the road from some god awful family.and i bet theres plenty of them.

just my personal opinion of course.sorry if i have offended anyone with my comments,but this place is one of the worst towns i have ever had the misfortune of visiting.
ian

[Miyazaki]

My dad used to work at RS in Corby. We almost moved there, but my parents thought it was really rough and we moved near market harborough instead

[RichardBoult]

Originally Posted by Kazman

so I doubt we'd be heading in there much anyway, what, with Kettering less than 6 miles away.

...and thats a whole lot better?!!

[ufitsy]

Kaz

I live in Telford & I've been quite happy here for 20 years - until i saw this thread Disaster!

Telford has its (very)rough areas just like all towns, the key for you is to take it all in, disregard any heresay and spend as much time in the area as you can without commiting yourself.

Good Luck.

[No-One]

Corby is also home to the Rockingham Speedway. Any idea of your house is anywhere near it? If so the noise of race days could be an issue.

[Mr Incredible]

Originally Posted by GW43

That's creased me up!

/me gets /me coat for a pressing engagement!

[Mighty Chipster]

Originally Posted by Kazman

Lo there

What do people know about Corby?

The wife and I have seen a lovely house up there at a new development site, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, double garage, good sized living room, fully fitted kitchen etc etc.

It is a bit of a big move for us, and I don't want to make any mistakes with this. So just wondering what people think of the place and also any passing on of knowledge with regard to future developments of the area.

Thanks in advance

Kaz

Kaz,

I grew up in nearby Kettering from about '75 - '87 then left home. Visited parents occasionally up to '97. Historically Corby has ALWAYS been known as a DUMP. And of course Kettering too has demised considerably.

My advice is to steer well clear, there are some great locations in and around Northamptonshire, Leicestershire and Buckinghamshire (more expensive).

[Kazman]

Right, thanks for all the feedback guys, looks like Corby is a no go area then.

It's a shame, as the house is a lovely place, £300,000 for a 5 bed detached home with large rooms is a bargain compared to down here.

Looking at Milton Keynes now, it's closer to Luton (family will be happier) and it's facilities are much better, Willen Lake, MK Shopping centre. look at 10-15% more for an equivalent property though, but hey, it's worth itlong term I guess, and peace of mind is always important.

[Mighty Chipster]

Originally Posted by Kazman

Right, thanks for all the feedback guys, looks like Corby is a no go area then.

It's a shame, as the house is a lovely place, £300,000 for a 5 bed detached home with large rooms is a bargain compared to down here.

Looking at Milton Keynes now, it's closer to Luton (family will be happier) and it's facilities are much better, Willen Lake, MK Shopping centre. look at 10-15% more for an equivalent property though, but hey, it's worth itlong term I guess, and peace of mind is always important.

Surely for £300k you could the WHOLE of Corby!

[Decadence]

What about Bedford? I didn't think that place was so bad...

[Uridium]

Used to live just outside Corby on the cambs/northants border and afraid to say it is a dive as many have said.

Take a look a few miles up the road into leicestershire as it is a beautiful county (as long as you avoid Leicester itself!)

[Squiffy]

Originally Posted by Mighty Chipster

Surely for £300k you could the WHOLE of Corby!

What's this, a guess the missing word competition?

Wash?
Cover in Jam?
Nuke?

[Mighty Chipster]

Originally Posted by Squiffy

What's this, a guess the missing word competition?

Wash?
Cover in Jam?
Nuke?

All of the above!

IBYP - missed the word "WHOLE" as kindly pointed out!

[Greg]

Blimey, never thought I would see a thread about people actually wanting to live in Corby.

Northamptonshire is unfortunately blighted by several s***holes and Corby is number 1 on that list.

My advice would be to steer clear of it. From it's concrete monstrosity of a 'shopping centre', to its muggers paradise near dark multi storey car park and many other wondrous delights.

If you want more persuasion, check out the Crap Towns book. I think Corby is Number 1 or 2.

[Mrs AutomanUK]

Went to Greenbelt pop festival there years ago, so, it was muddy, wet and noisey. The plus side was that it was close to the A14 for a quick exit to civilisation !!