Ashby Road Towcester, West Northamptonshire
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN12), about 70 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 36150331.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 C; Band D in West Northamptonshire costs £2,487 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 14% to 50% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 12.3 km (7.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 460 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 97 to 99 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Towcester Medical Centre, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 480 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 65% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 2 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sep 2024 | VALHALLA HOUSE, 30 NN12 6PG | Other | £445,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 May 2022 | VALKYRIE HOUSE, 28 NN12 6PG | Other | £385,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Aug 2018 | UNIT 2 NN12 6PG | Other | £600,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Jul 2018 | VALHALLA HOUSE, 30 NN12 6PG | Other | £345,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Jan 2018 | VALKYRIE HOUSE, 28 NN12 6PG | Other | £340,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Oct 2017 | VALKYRIE HOUSE, 28 NN12 6PG | Other | £340,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (24% of about 1,880 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)
- Towcester: 192 Watling Street East NN12 6DB: up to 8 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN12 6PG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN12 6PF | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 97 m and 99 m above sea level (98 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN12 6PF | 100% | 14% | 14% | 0% |
| NN12 6PG | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 12.3 km (7.6 miles) |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Northgate Towcester | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Coach Park Silverstone | 7.2 km (4.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 52.1 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Towcester Medical Centre | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jardines Pharmacy | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Berrywood Hospital | 12.1 km (7.5 miles) |
| Police station | Towcester Police Station | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.4 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 130 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.1 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 7,840 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 4.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bank of Roman town 550ft (170m) in length N of Brackley Road and W of High Street, a scheduled monument, 770 m (0.5 miles) south. 59 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of Roman town 550ft (170m) in length N of Brackley Road and W of High Street | Scheduled monument | 770 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Bury Mount motte castle | Scheduled monument | 860 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Left Gatepier of Original Entry to West of Easton Neston House | Listed building, Grade I | 910 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Right Gatepier of Original Entry to West of Easton Neston House | Listed building, Grade I | 930 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Number 88 (The Chantry House) and Attached Forecourt Walls and Gateway | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Church of St Lawrence | Listed building, Grade I | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Easton Neston | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Water | Lake or reservoir | 730 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| The Rookery | Wood | 870 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Northampton Road Belt | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Ash Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Old Soldier Spinney | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 10 |
8 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sponne School | Secondary | 11–18 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Towcester Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Feb 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; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Greens Norton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flo & Co NN12 6PG | Mobile caterer | 70 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2021 |
| SUBWAY NN12 6QU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd NN12 6PF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2019 |
| Plantation Farm Shop NN12 6GX | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 24 May 2018 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cooper Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 65% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 10% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 73% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 45% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 9 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
- Food hygiene ratings Vinebud Ltd (retailers - other, NN12 6GX) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Old Station Road · Campbell Close · Old Tiffield Road · Cooper Close · Moss Close · Walker Drive · Chapman Close · Tyrrell Way · Collins Close · Hawthorn Drive
All the streets in NN12 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.