Croft Lane Roade, West Northamptonshire
21 addresses across 1 postcode (NN7), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36100944.
- Sales: 44 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £520,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 6, D: 5).
- 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 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 Northampton, about 8.7 km (5.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 160 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 109 to 113 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 21 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Parks Medical Practice, about 20 m away.
- People: About 580 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £520,000 | £520,000 | £520,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £560,500 | £560,500 | £560,500 |
| 2023 | 1 | £575,000 | £575,000 | £575,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £495,000 | £465,000 | £525,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £550,000 | £550,000 | £550,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £555,000 | £555,000 | £555,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £405,000 | £355,000 | £455,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £485,000 | £485,000 | £485,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £340,000 | £330,000 | £350,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £362,500 | £340,000 | £385,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £282,500 | £282,500 | £282,500 |
| 2011 | 1 | £287,500 | £287,500 | £287,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2026 | 6 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £520,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2024 | 11 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £560,500 | |
| 3 Oct 2023 | 7 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £575,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2021 | 16 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £465,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2021 | 15 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £525,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2020 | CROFT HOUSE NN7 2QZ | Detached | £550,000 | |
| 5 Jan 2018 | CROFT HOUSE NN7 2QZ | Detached | £555,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2017 | 15 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £455,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2017 | 2 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £355,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2016 | CROFT HOUSE NN7 2QZ | Other | £176,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Jan 2016 | CHAPEL HOUSE NN7 2QZ | Detached | £485,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2015 | 1 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2015 | 5 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 9 May 2014 | 12 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2014 | 11 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2012 | 5 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £282,500 | |
| 18 Oct 2011 | 6 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £287,500 | |
| 23 Jul 2010 | 17 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2010 | 12 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2008 | 1 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2007 | 5 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2004 | 3 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2003 | 3 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2003 | 3 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2003 | 14 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £249,950 | |
| 3 Jan 2003 | 1 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £248,500 | |
| 15 Jun 2001 | 12 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 31 May 2001 | 16 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2000 | 14 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 29 Dec 1997 | 10 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £134,450 | New build. |
| 23 Dec 1997 | 11 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £149,995 | New build. |
| 7 Nov 1997 | 2 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £139,995 | New build. |
| 31 Oct 1997 | 14 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £129,995 | New build. |
| 9 Sep 1997 | 9 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £164,950 | New build. |
| 22 Aug 1997 | 4 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £148,995 | New build. |
| 22 Aug 1997 | 5 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £138,995 | New build. |
| 22 Aug 1997 | 6 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £138,995 | New build. |
| 22 Aug 1997 | 7 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £133,995 | New build. |
| 11 Jul 1997 | 15 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £161,995 | New build. |
| 11 Jul 1997 | 12 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £150,000 | New build. |
| 11 Jul 1997 | 3 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £148,995 | New build. |
| 11 Jul 1997 | 8 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £146,995 | New build. |
| 11 Jul 1997 | 16 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £119,995 | New build. |
| 27 Jun 1997 | 1 NN7 2QZ | Detached | £131,450 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 144 m². Most common: House, detached (12); House (1). Built: 1996-2002 (9); 2012 onwards (1); 2007-2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 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 C (24% of about 950 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
Finished in the last three months
- 11 September 2026: ANGLIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 109 m and 113 m above sea level (112 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN7 2QZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
| Wolverton 339,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.2 km (7.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Churchcroft Roade | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Terminus Brackmills | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 48.2 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Parks Medical Practice | 20 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roade Pharmacy | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | Rodericks Dental LTD | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Northampton General Hospital | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) |
| Police station | Unison Northants Police and Fire Branch | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 290 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,810 m² | 160 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 490 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 170 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,120 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary the Virgin, a listed building (Grade II*), 250 m east. 22 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 St Mary the Virgin | Listed building, Grade II* | 250 m east |
| Courteenhall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Roman villa SE of Stokegap Lodge | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Ashton Manor moated site | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge Spinney | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Drive Spinney | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Windmill Spinney | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Village Spinney | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Bourne Bottom | Valley | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Blisworth Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 21 |
6 of the street's 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roade Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Roade Village Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raisa & Sons NN7 2NH | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jun 2018 |
| Hong Kong Chef NN7 2NH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 2 Nov 2022 |
| Roade Village Shop NN7 2NW | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| The Roade House Cafe NN7 2NW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| The Cock Inn NN7 2NW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Roade Pharmacy NN7 2NS | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Roade Service Station NN7 2NJ | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2026 |
| IFG @ Elizabeth Woodville South | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hyde Close (6); On or near Croft Lane (5); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (3); On or near London Road (2); On or near The Ridings (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 5% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 74% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 43% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 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
- NN7 2QZ: 21 addresses
Nearby streets
Croft Lane · Orchard Way · Hyde Close · Churchcroft · High Street · The Ridings · Tithe Way · Church End · Abbots Way · Grafton Road · Bailey Brooks Close · Legion Close
All the streets in NN7 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.