Carousel Way Northampton
27 addresses across 3 postcodes (NN1,NN3), about 250 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 28712050.
- 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 A; Band D in West Northamptonshire costs £2,487 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 5.1 km (3.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 890 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 53 to 71 m above sea level.
- Noise: 18 of its 27 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is King Edward Road Surgery, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 1,420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 22 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often public order.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
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 A (55% of about 2,220 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, 1 at medium risk and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN3 9HG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| NN1 5NT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN3 9HX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 27 addresses are between 53 m and 71 m above sea level (56 m on average); the ground rises about 17 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN1 5NT | 78% | 78% | 78% | 0% |
| NN3 9HG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN3 9HX | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Wellingborough 981,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.6 km (7.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Marquee Drive Riverside Retail Park | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Terminus Brackmills | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Co-Op Barry Road Car Park | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest evyve Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 51.9 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | King Edward Road Surgery | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Suite | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Hospital | St Edmund's Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Northamptonshire Police | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Boots Northampton Riverside NatWest | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 3.2 ha | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,480 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1,800 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3.1 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade II*), 860 m (0.5 miles) north-east. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Clifford Hill motte castle | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Battle of Northampton 1460 | Registered battlefield | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Crowlane Spinney | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| The Spinney | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Coney Gree Plantation | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Lings Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Commander's Spinney | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) east |
| Long Ley Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 27 |
18 of the street's 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standens Barn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bridgewater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Weston Favell CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Northampton Academy Christian | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Abington Vale Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Little Houghton Church of England Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Weston Favell Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Padel Ltd NN3 9HG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 4 Good | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Argos NN3 9HU | Retailers - other | 190 m | Exempt | |
| Subway NN3 9HU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2023 |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd NN3 9HY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2018 |
| Harvester NN3 9HY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Frankie & Benny's NN3 9HY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Riverside Hub NN3 9HG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2022 |
| Marks and Spencer Northampton Riverside NN3 9HU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Next Retail Ltd NN3 9HU | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Furniture Village NN3 9HU | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Public order | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ferris Row (14); On or near Carousel Way (5); On or near Park/Open Space (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 32% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 6 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
- NN3 9HG: 25 addresses of 27 in the postcode
- NN1 5NT: 1 address of 23 in the postcode
- NN3 9HX: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ferris Row · Marquee Drive · Museum Way · Fairground Way
All the streets in NN1, NN3 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.