Compton Street Northampton
12 addresses across 1 postcode (NN1), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28701680.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (B: 9).
- 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 A; Band D in West Northamptonshire costs £2,487 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 120 m away, and Victoria Park (13 hectares) is about 410 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 64 to 68 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Mounts Medical Centre, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 7% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 413 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 75 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (6); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 2014 (9). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 addresses)
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 A (61% of about 940 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)
- Northampton: Railway Station (Railfreight), St Andrews Road NN1 2SD: up to 200 homes, not permissioned (210 m)
- Northampton: Railway Station Car Park, St Andrews Road NN1 2PB: up to 280 homes, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Northampton: Sol House, 29 St Katherines Street NN1 2QZ: up to 51 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Northampton: Belgrave House, Greyfriars NN1 2ER: up to 122 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Northampton: 34 - 34A Gold Street NN1 1RS: up to 31 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Northampton: Former Bus Station, Greyfriars NN1 2ER: up to 400 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Northampton: 25 Drapery NN1 2ET: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Northampton: 21 - 23 Drapery NN1 2ET: up to 8 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
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
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 64 m and 68 m above sea level (66 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN1 2BF | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Long Buckby 330,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.8 km (8.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 50 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spring Lane Semilong | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Northampton Bus Interchange | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Northampton Station Car Park | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allego Charging Station | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 54.9 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Mounts Medical Centre | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Medicina Pharmacy.co.uk | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Castilian Street Dental Practice | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Northampton General Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Northamptonshire Police | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 8 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest JCR Northampton Bus Station Cashzone | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 120 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Victoria Park 13 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Racecourse 48 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a listed building (Grade I), 430 m (0.3 miles) east. 126 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 7 of them Grade I and 7 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Holy Sepulchre | Listed building, Grade I | 430 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Northampton Castle, remains of | Scheduled monument | 510 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Cromwell House | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade I | 570 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Saxon palace complex and Saxon and medieval urban deposits in the centre of Northampton | Scheduled monument | 610 m (0.4 miles) south |
| 32 and 32A, Market Square | Listed building, Grade II* | 640 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Battle of Northampton 1460 | Registered battlefield | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Storton's Pits | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Hoppinghill Spinney | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Ryehill Spinney | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Hunsbury Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Hunsbury Hill Spinney | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Delapre Wood | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 12 |
5 of the street's 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 130 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castle Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 370 m | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Northampton International Academy | All-through | 4–18 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Earl Spencer Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families | Nursery | 0–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Vernon Terrace Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lyncrest Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage Retreat NN1 2JL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 26 Oct 2021 |
| IMPACT-NOW NN1 2PN | Distributors/Transporters | 110 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| The Spring Charity NN1 2JW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Refuel Cafe (Motorcycle World) NN1 2PN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Poldi NN1 2PN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Ambe Supermarket NN1 2JD | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| F F Tees NN1 2NW | Manufacturers/packers | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Ramgarhia Sikh Temple NN1 2TE | Other catering premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Springs Family Centre NN1 2SN | Retailers - other | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Nicky’s news (Londis) NN1 2SU | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 21 Mar 2019 |
| Salaam Superstore NN1 2TN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Impact Food Group @ New Horizons Academy NN1 2NE | Other catering premises | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| New Horizons Academy NN1 2NE | School/college/university | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Maandeeq Social Club NN1 2TN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Marseille NN1 2NE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2020 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 175 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 95 |
| Other theft | 25 |
| Public order | 22 |
| Vehicle crime | 20 |
| Drugs | 16 |
| Burglary | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Possession of weapons | 9 |
| Bicycle theft | 6 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Grafton Street (121); On or near Crispin Street (54); On or near Upper Cross Street (47); On or near St Andrew'S Street (36); On or near Lower Harding Street (33).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 30% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 2% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 7% | 61% |
| Owned outright | under 1% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 8% | 1% |
| Social rented | 77% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 74% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
- NN1 2BF: 12 addresses
Nearby streets
Monks Pond Street · Spring Lane · Lower Harding Street · Francis Street · Quorn Way · Crispin Street · Herbert Street · Arundel Street · Simons Walk · Scarletwell Street · Lower Priory Street · Lower Cross Street
All the streets in NN1 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.