Armley Close Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire
19 addresses across 1 postcode (NN6), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10601384.
- Sales: 22 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £515,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 5, D: 5).
- 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 D; 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 Long Buckby, about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 121 to 127 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Long Buckby Practice, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £515,000 | £515,000 | £515,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £397,500 | £365,000 | £430,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £418,500 | £407,000 | £430,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £405,000 | £385,000 | £425,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £356,000 | £356,000 | £356,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £246,500 | £246,500 | £246,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May 2024 | 8 NN6 7YG | Detached | £515,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2023 | 3 NN6 7YG | Detached | £415,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2021 | 17 NN6 7YG | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 24 May 2021 | 6 NN6 7YG | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2019 | 14 NN6 7YG | Detached | £407,000 | |
| 18 Apr 2019 | 12 NN6 7YG | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2018 | 8 NN6 7YG | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2018 | 4 NN6 7YG | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2016 | 15 NN6 7YG | Detached | £356,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2014 | 8 NN6 7YG | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2012 | 18 NN6 7YG | Detached | £246,500 | |
| 29 Jan 2010 | 11 NN6 7YG | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2009 | 3 NN6 7YG | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 4 Sep 2008 | 9 NN6 7YG | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2006 | 14 NN6 7YG | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2004 | 17 NN6 7YG | Detached | £227,500 | |
| 6 Feb 2004 | 11 NN6 7YG | Detached | £222,500 | |
| 3 Apr 2000 | 12 NN6 7YG | Detached | £153,000 | |
| 23 Jul 1999 | 10 NN6 7YG | Detached | £125,000 | |
| 29 Nov 1996 | 9 NN6 7YG | Detached | £87,000 | |
| 21 Feb 1996 | 18 NN6 7YG | Detached | £86,000 | |
| 28 Jul 1995 | 2 NN6 7YG | Detached | £83,500 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 128 m². Most common: House, detached (11). Built: 1983-1990 (9); 1991-1995 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
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 D (23% of about 690 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.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 19 August 2026: West Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the footway, footpath (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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 121 m and 127 m above sea level (124 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN6 7YG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Long Buckby 330,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 13.8 km (8.6 miles) | |
| Rugby 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 14.4 km (9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Holyoake Terrace Long Buckby | 280 m |
| Bus or coach station | Rail Station Forecourt Long Buckby | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Long Buckby Station Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | Gridserve Charging Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 48.6 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Long Buckby Practice | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Guilsborough | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 270 m |
| Hospital | Danetre Hospital (Out-Patients) | 8.3 km (5.1 miles) |
| Police station | Daventry Police Station | 8 km (5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Long Buckby, Long Buckby Cashzone | 270 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | Unnamed 2,020 m² | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Long Buckby Children's Recreation Ground 1.1 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Long Buckby Allotment Gardens 8,580 m² | 290 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Holly House, a listed building (Grade II*), 350 m south-west. 33 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Holly House | Listed building, Grade II* | 350 m south-west |
| Church of St Lawrence | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m west |
| Long Buckby ringwork and bailey | Scheduled monument | 610 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderplank's Covert | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Rockhall Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Hoborough Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Buckby Folly Covert | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Brickhill Spinney | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Forty Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 19 |
1 of the street's 19 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Buckby Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 300 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Long Buckby Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Education Catering Ltd NN6 7RE | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2024 |
| The Co-Operative NN6 7RE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 320 m | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Kindred Long Buckby NN6 7RD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Something Blue Bakery NN6 7RE | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Voujon NN6 7QH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Lee Garden Takeaway NN6 7QH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jul 2026 |
| The Dynasty NN6 7RD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2022 |
| NomNow NN6 7RD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Pop Up Place NN6 7RD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2023 |
| El Jefe Tacos NN6 7RD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2023 |
| House of Bakes NN6 7RD | Other catering premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2024 |
| The Fork & Flower NN6 7RD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bella Pizza NN6 7RD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2026 |
| The Goat NN6 7RD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Big Fryer NN6 7RW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 31 Aug 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Banks (1); On or near The Leys (1); On or near Holyoake Terrace (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 49% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- NN6 7YG: 19 addresses
Nearby streets
Towns End · The Chase · Tebbitt Close · The Banks · Pytchley Drive · Leys Close · Holyoake Terrace · The Leys · Miles Lane · Berryfield · High Street · The Applegarth
All the streets in NN6 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.