Avon Close Daventry, West Northamptonshire
14 addresses across 3 postcodes (NN11), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10601015.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £185,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 1, D: 2).
- Flood: 9 addresses on its postcodes are 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 B; 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 7.9 km (4.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 260 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 153 to 158 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Danetre Medical Practice, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 750 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 49% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 71 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £128,000 | £128,000 | £128,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £128,500 | £128,500 | £128,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | £132,000 | £132,000 | £132,000 |
| 2001 | 3 | £59,000 | £48,950 | £60,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £32,000 | £32,000 | £32,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2021 | 8 NN11 4QG | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2016 | 8 NN11 4QG | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2011 | 3 NN11 4QG | Semi-detached | £128,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2007 | 6 NN11 4QG | Terraced | £128,500 | |
| 16 Mar 2006 | 2 NN11 4QG | Semi-detached | £132,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2001 | 8 NN11 4QG | Terraced | £59,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2001 | 6 NN11 4QG | Terraced | £48,950 | |
| 4 May 2001 | 3 NN11 4QG | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 14 May 1996 | 4 NN11 4QG | Terraced | £32,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 2024 (2); 1930-1949 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (1); owner-occupied (1).
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 B (51% of about 1,570 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
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, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN11 4QG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN11 4EY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| NN11 4QH | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 4 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 153 m and 158 m above sea level (157 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN11 4EY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN11 4QG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN11 4QH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Long Buckby 330,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| Rugby 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 14.8 km (9.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Staverton Road Daventry | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Daventry | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | EFM Traction Limited - Depot Parking | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newlands Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 44.7 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Danetre Medical Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Superdrug Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Danetre Hospital (Out-Patients) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Northamptonshire Police | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Ford - Daventry, Royal Oak Way Cashzone | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 260 m |
| Play area | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,460 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Drayton East Allotment Gardens 9,830 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stepnell Spinney | Wood | 600 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Long Pond | Lake or reservoir | 740 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Pond Spinney | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Oak Spinney | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Home Spinney | Wood | 940 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Fox Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 14 |
3 of the street's 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-ACT The Grange School | Primary | 2–11 | 170 m | Requires improvement (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James Infant School | Primary | 3–8 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Falconer's Hill Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Abbey CofE Academy Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| The Parker E-ACT Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Inadequate; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
| Falconer's Hill Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Messy Hands Nursery NN11 4RB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Rakesh Stores NN11 4RB | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Mancain Takeaway NN11 4RB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Sep 2026 |
| The Grange Convenience Store NN11 4PX | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 May 2017 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Cherwell (23); On or near Tweed Close (16); On or near Parking Area (12); On or near Welland Close (10); On or near Staverton Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 49% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 26% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 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) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 4 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
- NN11 4QG: 12 addresses
- NN11 4EY: 1 address of 33 in the postcode
- NN11 4QH: 1 address of 52 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Welland Close · Tamar Square · Tweed Close · Trent Walk · Tyne Road · Willow Brook · Nene Walk · The Cherwell · Dee Walk · The Leam · The Stour · The Witham
All the streets in NN11 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.