Buckingham Road Silverstone, West Northamptonshire
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN12,NN13), about 380 m long. USRN 1405583.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £800,000 across 1 sale.
- 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 E; Band D in West Northamptonshire costs £2,487 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 9% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wolverton, about 15.3 km (9.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 138 to 151 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Brook Health Centre, about 6.2 km (3.8 miles) away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 64% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £800,000 | £800,000 | £800,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £1,150,000 | £1,150,000 | £1,150,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | LITCHLAKE BARNS NN12 8TJ | Detached | £825,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Aug 2023 | BLEAK HALL FARM NN12 8TJ | Detached | £1,100,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Aug 2018 | FORCE INDIA FORMULA ONE TEAM LIMITED NN12 8TJ | Other | £6,000,001 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Nov 2017 | LITCHLAKE BARNS NN12 8TJ | Detached | £800,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2016 | BLEAK HALL FARM NN12 8TJ | Detached | £260,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Jul 2007 | LITCHLAKE BARNS NN12 8TJ | Detached | £1,150,000 |
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (19% of about 890 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 31 October 2026.
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 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 8TJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NN13 5TU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 138 m and 151 m above sea level (147 m on average); the ground rises about 13 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN12 8TJ | 100% | 9% | 9% | 0% |
| NN13 5TU | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Wolverton 339,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 15.3 km (9.5 miles) |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Silverstone Park Biddlesden | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coach Park Silverstone | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Silverstone Race Circuit Car Park | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 50.5 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Brook Health Centre | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Jardines Pharmacy | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Shire Court Dental Practice | 6.7 km (4.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Buckingham Hospital | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
| Police station | Towcester Police Station | 7 km (4.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | Unnamed 1,390 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.7 ha | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Wood | Wood | 800 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| The Straights | Wood | 800 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Farthing Wood | Wood | 950 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Pentimore Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Grecian Valley | Valley | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south |
| Silver Lake | Lake or reservoir | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 5 | 5 |
None of the street's 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverstone UTC | Secondary | 14–19 | 330 m | Requires improvement (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovation Cafe NN12 8GX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Soda Shack NN12 8TL | Other catering premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Cadillac Formula One NN12 8FU | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone NN12 8TL | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2025 |
| British Racing Drivers Club NN12 8TL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2026 |
| Pit Stop Cafe NN12 8TL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| illy Coffee Shop NN12 8TL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2026 |
| The Wing At Silverstone Circuit NN12 8TN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Graysons Restaurants At Silverstone Museum NN12 8TN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (thames-valley).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 64% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 29% | 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) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Nearby streets
Dadford Road · Silverstone Circuit
All the streets in NN12, NN13 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.