Chapel Close Silverstone, West Northamptonshire
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN12), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36150052.
- Sales: 27 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £680,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 4, E: 1).
- 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 E; 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 Wolverton, about 15.4 km (9.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 124 to 128 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Brook Health Centre, about 4.6 km (2.9 miles) away.
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 21 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 | 2 | £680,000 | £625,000 | £735,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £548,000 | £548,000 | £548,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £390,000 | £315,000 | £465,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £341,000 | £341,000 | £341,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £490,000 | £490,000 | £490,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £292,000 | £292,000 | £292,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £324,750 | £292,000 | £357,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £355,000 | £355,000 | £355,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £249,995 | £249,995 | £249,995 |
| 2000 | 2 | £232,500 | £215,000 | £250,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £181,500 | £181,500 | £181,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 2021 | 12 NN12 8DW | Detached | £735,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2021 | 14 NN12 8DW | Detached | £625,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2018 | 14 NN12 8DW | Detached | £548,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2017 | 4 NN12 8DW | Detached | £465,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2017 | 10 NN12 8DW | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 6 Nov 2012 | 4 NN12 8DW | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2010 | 8 NN12 8DW | Detached | £341,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2007 | 14 NN12 8DW | Detached | £490,000 | |
| 3 Dec 2004 | 4 NN12 8DW | Detached | £292,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2003 | 3 NN12 8DW | Detached | £292,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2003 | 7 NN12 8DW | Detached | £357,500 | |
| 2 May 2002 | 14 NN12 8DW | Detached | £355,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2001 | 14 NN12 8DW | Detached | £249,995 | |
| 21 Dec 2000 | 3 NN12 8DW | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2000 | 7 NN12 8DW | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 10 Sep 1999 | 3 NN12 8DW | Detached | £181,500 | |
| 21 Aug 1997 | 2 NN12 8DW | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 16 Dec 1996 | 5 NN12 8DW | Detached | £159,000 | |
| 29 Apr 1996 | 5 NN12 8DW | Detached | £145,000 | New build. |
| 28 Mar 1996 | 4 NN12 8DW | Detached | £124,950 | New build. |
| 20 Oct 1995 | 12 NN12 8DW | Detached | £153,000 | New build. |
| 21 Jul 1995 | 1 NN12 8DW | Detached | £123,950 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 1995 | 7 NN12 8DW | Detached | £179,950 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 1995 | 6 NN12 8DW | Detached | £136,500 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 1995 | 8 NN12 8DW | Detached | £134,950 | New build. |
| 16 Jun 1995 | 14 NN12 8DW | Detached | £164,950 | New build. |
| 16 Jun 1995 | 2 NN12 8DW | Detached | £147,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 160 m². Most common: House, detached (6); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1991-1995 (5); 1996-2002 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
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 (21% of about 1,290 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)
- Silverstone: Infant School, High Street NN12 8US: up to 4 homes, permissioned (160 m)
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 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 8DW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN12 8DN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 124 m and 128 m above sea level (127 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN12 8DN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN12 8DW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Wolverton 339,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 15.4 km (9.5 miles) |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Demand Responsive Area Silverstone | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coach Park Silverstone | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Dadford Road, NN12 | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 51.1 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Brook Health Centre | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Jardines Pharmacy | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Shire Court Dental Practice | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Brackley Comm Hospital | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| Police station | Towcester Police Station | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 340 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Foxhole Copse | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Ladywell Spinney | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Washbrook Spinney | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Shiplands Copse | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Silver Lake | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverstone Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected 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 |
| Silverstone UTC | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse NN12 8UW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Matthew Croft Stores NN12 8UW | Retailers - other | 190 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Walnut Close (3); On or near Chapel Hill (3); On or near Baines Close (3); On or near Towcester Road (3); On or near Stocks Hill (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 7% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 75% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 25% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is 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
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
Acorn Way · High Street · Walnut Close · Old Oak Drive · Frog Hall · Murswell Lane · The Slade · Stocks Hill · Home Close · Baines Close · Murswell Close · Poachers End
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.