A6 Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire
11 addresses across 8 postcodes (NN10), about 4.9 km (3.1 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 12850084.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in North Northamptonshire costs £2,424 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 71% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 6.2 km (3.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 42 to 81 m above sea level.
- Noise: 14 of its 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Higham Ferrers Surgery, about 750 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 1,340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 31 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in North Northamptonshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,424 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,616 | £1,885 | £2,155 | £2,424 | £2,963 | £3,501 | £4,040 | £4,848 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (28% of about 2,470 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 34.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- BEDE HOUSE, grade I
- CHANTRY CHAPEL OF ALL SOULS, grade I
- CHICHELE COLLEGE, NORTH RANGE AND ATTACHED FOUNDATIONS, grade I
- CHICHELE COLLEGE, SOUTH AND EAST RANGES AND ATTTACHED FOUNDATIONS, grade I
- CHURCH OF ST MARY, grade I
- CHURCHYARD CROSS APPROXIMATELY 8 METRES WEST OF CHANTRY CHAPEL OF ALL SOULS, grade I
- MARKET CROSS 56 METRES NORTH OF TOWN HALL, grade I
- 5, MARKET SQUARE, grade II*
- COLLEGE HOUSE, grade II*
- 1 AND 3, WOOD STREET, grade II
- 11, MARKET SQUARE, grade II
- 12, MARKET SQUARE, grade II
- 14, 16 AND 16A, COLLEGE STREET, grade II
- 2, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 2, MARKET SQUARE (See details for further address information), grade II
- 3, MARKET SQUARE, grade II
- 6, MARKET SQUARE, grade II
- BOTTLE COTTAGE, grade II
- CHICHELE COLLEGE, GROUP OF FOUNDATIONS, grade II
- CHURCH HOUSE, grade II
- GREEN DRAGON HOTEL, grade II
- MANOR HOUSE, grade II
- NUMBER 10 AND ATTACHED SHOP, grade II
- NUMBER 19 AND ATTACHED BARN TO WEST, grade II
- NUMBER 2 AND ATTACHED SHOP, grade II
- NUMBER 2A (THE OLD FORGE HOUSE) AND ATTACHED OUTBUILDINGS, grade II
- NUMBER 3B AND ATTACHED SHOP, grade II
- NUMBER 4 AND ATTACHED SHOP, grade II
- NUMBERS 7 AND 8 AND ATTACHED SHOP, grade II
- OUTBUILDING APPROXIMATELY 5 METRES WEST OF SOUTH RANGE OF CHICHELE COLLEGE, grade II
And 4 more.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 20 January 2027 to 22 January 2027: North Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works, permit applied for)
Finished in the last three months
- 12 October 2026 to 13 October 2026: North Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 11 August 2026: North Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 31 July 2026 to 10 August 2026: North Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the carriageway (standard works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN10 8FU | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| NN10 8HL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN10 8LR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN10 8FT | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| NN10 8FW | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| NN10 8HN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| NN10 8JR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NN10 8LL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 42 m and 81 m above sea level (69 m on average); the ground rises about 39 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN10 8FT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN10 8FU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN10 8HL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN10 8HN | 100% | 71% | 71% | 0% |
| NN10 8JR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN10 8LL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN10 8LR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wellingborough 981,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) |
| Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 13.3 km (8.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 30 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 61 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hall Higham Ferrers | 160 m |
| Car parks | High Street Rushden Car Park | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 5.2 km (3.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 51 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Higham Ferrers Surgery | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Higham Pharmacy | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Idh Limited | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Rushden Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Wellingborough Police Station | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Higham Ferrers, Higham Ferrers | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,030 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 9.1 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 790 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.4 ha | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,870 m² | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Higham Ferrers Motte and Bailey Castle, with Ponds, Warren and Dovecote, a scheduled monument, 640 m (0.4 miles) south-west. 37 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 7 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Higham Ferrers Motte and Bailey Castle, with Ponds, Warren and Dovecote | Scheduled monument | 640 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| College House | Listed building, Grade II* | 750 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Chichele College, North Range and Attached Foundations | Listed building, Grade I | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Chichele College, South and East Ranges and Atttached Foundations | Listed building, Grade I | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| 'Chichele College': the remains of the medieval college of Higham Ferrers | Scheduled monument | 780 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 820 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Churchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin churchyard | Scheduled monument | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Moors | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Wateryard Spinney | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Stanwick Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Crow Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Skew Bridge Ski Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Garrett Spinney | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 16 |
14 of the street's 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North Northamptonshire: see them on the North Northamptonshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Chichele Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Higham Ferrers Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Ferrers School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serve NN10 8JZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Grove Street Stores NN10 8HX | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Chelveston Road School NN10 8HN | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Charles Close (13); On or near Philip Way (8); On or near Upper Kings Avenue (5); On or near Andrew Close (3); On or near Elizabeth Way (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: North Northamptonshire Council: Highway repair and maintenance works, 20 January 2027 to 22 January 2027 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NN10 8FU: 2 addresses of 23 in the postcode
- NN10 8HL: 2 addresses of 22 in the postcode
- NN10 8LR: 2 addresses of 31 in the postcode
- NN10 8FT: 1 address of 35 in the postcode
- NN10 8FW: 1 address of 23 in the postcode
- NN10 8HN: 1 address of 27 in the postcode
- NN10 8JR: 1 address of 62 in the postcode
- NN10 8LL: 1 address of 23 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Charles Close · Philip Way · Anne Close · Edward Close · Upper Kings Avenue · Andrew Close · Elizabeth Way · Upper George Street · Newman Street · Pressland Drive · Chichele Street · Peverel Close
All the streets in NN10 and across North Northamptonshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.