Corn Mill Close Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire
31 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN8), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42950065.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2010 the median was £56,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 22 homes have an energy certificate (B: 10, C: 12).
- 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 B; Band D in North Northamptonshire costs £2,424 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 650 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Castle Fields, is about 280 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 42 m above sea level.
- Noise: 14 of its 31 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Abbey Medical Practice, about 230 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 24% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 112 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | £56,000 | £56,000 | £56,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 2010 | 17 NN8 1FE | Terraced | £56,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
22 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 56 m². Most common: Flat (18); House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 2007-2011 (18); 2003-2006 (3); 2007 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (15); owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in North Northamptonshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,424 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,616 | £1,885 | £2,155 | £2,424 | £2,963 | £3,501 | £4,040 | £4,848 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (30% of about 2,140 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
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 1 October 2026 to 5 October 2026: ANGLIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
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 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN8 1FE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 22 | unlikely |
| NN8 1FH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 42 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN8 1FE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN8 1FH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wellingborough 981,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 11.3 km (7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Leyland View Wellingborough | 110 m |
| Car parks | Commercial Way Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Hatton Park Road | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 51.6 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abbey Medical Practice | 230 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 230 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mannock Dental Practice | 230 m |
| Hospital | Isebrook Hospital | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Wellingborough Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Castle Fields 6.8 ha | 280 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 490 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Little Irchester Permanent Allotments Association 3.7 ha | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 6.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary the Virgin, a listed building (Grade I), 660 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary the Virgin | Listed building, Grade I | 660 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Tithe barn | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Roman town of Irchester and preceding Iron Age settlement; including remains of the medieval hamlet of Chester on the Water | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Land Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Skew Bridge Ski Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) east |
| The Rookery | Wood | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
| Knuston Spinney | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) east |
| Red Hill | Hill | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-west |
| Summer Leys | Wetland | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 31 |
14 of the street's 31 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 North Northamptonshire: see them on the North Northamptonshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jul 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 |
| Wrenn School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Victoria Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Highfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stanton Cross Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Avenue Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Barnabas Church of England School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arc Health Nutrition NN8 1RA | Distributors/Transporters | 60 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Premier Stores (Embankment) NN8 1NW | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2015 |
| Dream Days NN8 1NJ | Other catering premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| My Happy Play Cafe NN8 1LD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Food For Thought Northants NN8 1LD | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2025 |
| The Crown NN8 1NJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Sep 2026 |
| The Garden Deli NN8 1LD | Other catering premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Pot En Ciel NN8 1LD | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2022 |
| Ember NN8 1LD | Other catering premises | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Pump House Cafe Ltd NN8 1LD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Yoga Local NN8 1LD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2021 |
| The Melting Shack Ltd NN8 1LD | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2024 |
| 51 Wines NN8 1LD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| The Bee Friendly Store NN8 1LD | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2026 |
| The Home Interiors Store Limited NN8 1LD | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near B573 (29); On or near Chapman Road (14); On or near Saxby Crescent (13); On or near Senwick Drive (11); On or near Ultra Close (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 24% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 48% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 73% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 74% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, mid-terrace (lodged 26 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings The Crown (pub/bar/nightclub, NN8 1NJ) re-inspected, still 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Prescod Close · Leyland View · Senwick Road · Britannia Gardens · Ultra Close · Saxby Crescent · Senwick Drive · Chapman Road · Carton Grove · Corrie Close · Chace Road
All the streets in NN8 and across North 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.