Chestnut Close Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN6), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10600627.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £445,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1).
- 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 C; 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 880 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 138 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 Long Buckby Practice, about 230 m away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 66 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £445,000 | £445,000 | £445,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £173,500 | £173,500 | £173,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £98,000 | £98,000 | £98,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2022 | 1 NN6 7YN | Detached | £445,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2002 | 1 NN6 7YN | Detached | £173,500 | |
| 1 Aug 1997 | 2 NN6 7YN | Detached | £98,000 |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 130 m². Most common: House, detached (1). Built: 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 C (33% of about 660 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 138 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN6 7YN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN6 7YT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Long Buckby 330,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 13.8 km (8.6 miles) | |
| Rugby 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 14.5 km (9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest 8 Market Place Long Buckby | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Rail Station Forecourt Long Buckby | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Long Buckby Station Car Park | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Gridserve Charging Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 48.5 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Long Buckby Practice | 230 m |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 210 m |
| Hospital | Danetre Hospital (Out-Patients) | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) |
| Police station | Daventry Police Station | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Long Buckby, Long Buckby Cashzone | 220 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,020 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Long Buckby Children's Recreation Ground 1.1 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Long Buckby Allotment Gardens 8,580 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Holly House, a listed building (Grade II*), 130 m north-east. 34 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Holly House | Listed building, Grade II* | 130 m north-east |
| Long Buckby ringwork and bailey | Scheduled monument | 290 m west |
| Church of St Lawrence | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rockhall Hill | Hill | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Hoborough Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Vanderplank's Covert | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Langborough Clump | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Brickhill Spinney | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| River Nene (Welton Grange Arm) | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.8 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 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 | 4 | 4 |
None of the street's 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Buckby Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 180 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Long Buckby Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 300 m | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred & Olive's Delicatessen NN6 7RR | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| The Big Fryer NN6 7RW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Long Buckby Pharmacy NN6 7RR | Retailers - other | 110 m | Exempt | |
| Verdes Sandwich Shop NN6 7RR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 4 Good | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Village Spice NN6 7RR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 22 Sep 2026 |
| The Dynasty NN6 7RD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Darci’s NN6 7RR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| NomNow NN6 7RD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Pop Up Place NN6 7RD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2023 |
| El Jefe Tacos NN6 7RD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2023 |
| House of Bakes NN6 7RD | Other catering premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2024 |
| The Fork & Flower NN6 7RD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Buckby Hub NN6 7QB | Other catering premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2020 |
| Bella Pizza NN6 7RD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2026 |
| The Goat NN6 7RD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sanders Terrace (16); On or near Market Place (14); On or near Station Close (7); On or near Brington Road (7); On or near Pittams Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 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
Pittams Close · Charles Close · William Road · Station Close · High Street · Harry Close · Spencer Road · The Mounts · High Street · Skin Yard Lane · Sanders Terrace · Market Place
All the streets in NN6 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.