Argyle Street Northampton
81 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN5), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28700494.
- Sales: 68 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £92,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 65 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 47, D: 13, E: 3).
- 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 West Northamptonshire costs £2,487 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 820 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Victoria Park, is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 64 m above sea level.
- Noise: 69 of its 81 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Mounts Medical Centre, about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 660 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 28% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 321 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £92,000 | £92,000 | £92,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £194,113 | £190,000 | £198,225 |
| 2023 | 2 | £200,000 | £195,000 | £205,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £182,500 | £182,500 | £182,500 |
| 2021 | 2 | £176,250 | £170,000 | £182,500 |
| 2020 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £167,500 | £155,000 | £180,000 |
| 2015 | 4 | £131,000 | £123,500 | £138,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £117,000 | £117,000 | £117,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £114,995 | £114,995 | £114,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | 37 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £140,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 7, CALEDONIAN HOUSE NN5 5JG | Flat or maisonette | £92,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Nov 2024 | 29 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £198,225 | |
| 26 Jul 2024 | 35 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2023 | 26 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2023 | 27 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £205,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2023 | 47 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £229,001 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Feb 2023 | 45 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £190,225 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Dec 2022 | 1 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £182,500 | |
| 8 Jul 2022 | 39 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £175,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Oct 2021 | 19 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £174,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Apr 2021 | 35 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2021 | 29 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £182,500 | |
| 24 Aug 2020 | 11 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2018 | 35 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 6 Feb 2018 | 29 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £180,000 | |
| 7 Jun 2017 | 29 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £130,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Sep 2015 | 31 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £138,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2015 | 17 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £138,000 | |
| 4 Sep 2015 | 1 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £123,500 | |
| 26 Mar 2015 | 15 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £124,000 | |
| 4 Jan 2014 | FREYA'S HOUSE, 24A NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 25 Jan 2013 | 31 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £117,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2012 | 9 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2011 | 27 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £114,995 | |
| 16 Apr 2010 | 17 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £90,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2007 | 31 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £123,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2007 | 31 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 9 Mar 2007 | 26 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2006 | 27 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £124,000 | |
| 7 Jul 2006 | 35 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2006 | 19 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £122,995 | |
| 23 Dec 2005 | 23 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £102,500 | |
| 31 Oct 2005 | 21 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £103,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2005 | 37 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2005 | 31 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2005 | 21 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2005 | 37 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £81,000 | |
| 14 May 2004 | 19 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2003 | 7 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £90,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2003 | 21 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £83,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2003 | 9 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £86,500 | |
| 7 Feb 2003 | 31 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £81,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2002 | 11 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £82,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2002 | 7 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £72,500 | |
| 18 Jul 2001 | 9 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2001 | 26 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £82,995 | |
| 3 Nov 2000 | 21 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £49,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2000 | 31 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £50,500 | |
| 28 Apr 2000 | 3 NN5 5LJ | Terraced | £51,800 |
Energy performance certificates
65 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 31 m². Most common: Flat (44); House, mid-terrace (17); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1983-1990 (28); before 1900 (11); 1991-1995 (10). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (28); owner-occupied (21); rented (private) (11).
Each home's certificates and sales (27 addresses)
- 1 Caledonian House, Argyle Street
- 3 Caledonian House, Argyle Street
- 3, Argyle Street
- 4 Caledonian House, Argyle Street
- 5 Caledonian House, Argyle Street
- 6 Caledonian House, Argyle Street
- 9, Argyle Street
- 11, Argyle Street
- 13, Argyle Street
- 16 Caledonian House, Argyle Street
- 17, Argyle Street
- 18 Caledonian House, Argyle Street
- 19, Argyle Street
- 20 Caledonian House, Argyle Street
- 23 Caledonian House, Argyle Street
- 24a, Argyle Street
- 25, Argyle Street
- 26, Argyle Street
- 29 Caledonian House, Argyle Street
- 29, Argyle Street
- 30 Caledonian House, Argyle Street
- 34 Caledonian House, Argyle Street
- 37 Caledonian House, Argyle Street
- 41 Caledonian House, Argyle Street
- 42 Caledonian House, Argyle Street
- 44 Caledonian House, Argyle Street
- 45 Caledonian House, Argyle Street
Council tax
What each band costs in West Northamptonshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,487 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,658 | £1,934 | £2,210 | £2,487 | £3,039 | £3,592 | £4,144 | £4,973 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (60% of about 1,030 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Northampton: 9 Harlestone Road NN5 7AE: up to 6 homes, permissioned (100 m)
- Northampton: Railway Station (Railfreight), St Andrews Road NN1 2SD: up to 200 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Northampton: Railway Station Car Park, St Andrews Road NN1 2PB: up to 280 homes, not permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 31 October 2026
- 28 October 2026 to 4 November 2026: National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands), Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 64 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN5 5JG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN5 5LJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Long Buckby 330,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13 km (8.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Vicarage Road Spencer | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Northampton Bus Interchange | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking space on Weedon Road, NN5 | 290 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest evyve Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 55.5 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Mounts Medical Centre | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Touchwood Pharmacy | 160 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 140 m |
| Hospital | Northampton General Hospital | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Northamptonshire Police | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 170 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Park 13 ha | 370 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 180 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.0 ha | 320 m |
| Allotments | Bants Lane Allotments 4.5 ha | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Northampton Castle, remains of, a scheduled monument, 950 m (0.6 miles) south-east. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton Castle, remains of | Scheduled monument | 950 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Dallington Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 950 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 950 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Saxon palace complex and Saxon and medieval urban deposits in the centre of Northampton | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Battle of Northampton 1460 | Registered battlefield | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Storton's Pits | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Hoppinghill Spinney | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Ryehill Spinney | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Hunsbury Hill Spinney | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Hunsbury Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Berry Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 81 |
69 of the street's 81 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 West Northamptonshire: see them on the West Northamptonshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 100 m | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lyncrest Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Earl Spencer Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families | Nursery | 0–5 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Spring Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chiltern Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castle Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Northampton International Academy | All-through | 4–18 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Millway Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kings Heath Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenpin Ltd NN5 5BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Desi Street NN5 5BE | Other catering premises | 90 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Asia NN5 7AG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Oct 2020 |
| Concept Care Solutions NN5 7AE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Burger Boys Northampton NN5 5BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Pizza Boys Northampton NN5 5BG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Flame & Ice also T/A Greek Twist NN5 5BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Shaks Grill House NN5 5BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 4 Good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Saints Local NN5 5EZ | Retailers - other | 130 m | 4 Good | 21 May 2025 |
| St James Kebab NN5 5BG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2023 |
| Star Convenience Store NN5 5BE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 m | 4 Good | 11 Jan 2023 |
| Nix Kitchen NN5 5BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Best One News Agent NN5 5BG | Retailers - other | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dansushi Ltd NN5 5HA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Indian Brasserie NN5 5BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 4 Good | 8 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 111 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 |
| Other theft | 24 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Vehicle crime | 19 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Orchard Street (57); On or near Sandhill Road (51); On or near Argyle Street (44); On or near Abbey Street (34); On or near Seymour Street (27).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 28% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 54% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 72% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 63% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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: National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands): Utility repair and maintenance works, 28 October 2026 to 4 November 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings YouBao (restaurant/cafe/canteen, NN5 5BG) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Taiga Burger Kitchen LTD (restaurant/cafe/canteen, NN5 5BG) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings The Smoke Pit (restaurant/cafe/canteen, NN5 5BG) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Greek Street Food (restaurant/cafe/canteen, NN5 5BG) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Sandhill Road · Bruce Street · Harlestone Road · Fife Street · Symington Street · Vicarage Road · Dundee Street · Melbourne Road · Newcombe Road · Althorp Road · Elgin Street · Seymour Street
All the streets in NN5 and across West 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.