Dovecote Close Yarwell, North Northamptonshire
30 addresses across 1 postcode (PE8), about 210 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 12800085.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £315,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 27 homes have an energy certificate (B: 9, C: 10, D: 6, E: 2).
- 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 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 Stamford (Lincs), about 10 km (6.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 26 to 32 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 30 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wansford, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 500 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 82% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 7 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 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £154,950 | £154,950 | £154,950 |
| 2004 | 1 | £158,000 | £158,000 | £158,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2021 | 7 PE8 6PT | Semi-detached | £315,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2019 | 19 PE8 6PT | Other | £850,590 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Mar 2017 | 19 PE8 6PT | Other | £107,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Jun 2010 | 5 PE8 6PT | Semi-detached | £154,950 | |
| 21 May 2004 | 4 PE8 6PT | Semi-detached | £158,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2003 | 4 PE8 6PT | Semi-detached | £110,000 |
Energy performance certificates
27 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (18); Bungalow, semi-detached (6); House, detached (3). Built: 2017 (9); 1950-1966 (8); 1991-1995 (8). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (22); owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 addresses)
- 2 Dovecote Close, Yarwell
- 4, Dovecote Close, Yarwell
- 7, Dovecote Close, Yarwell
- 9, Dovecote Close, Yarwell
- 13, Dovecote Close, Yarwell
- 15, Dovecote Close, Yarwell
- 17, Dovecote Close, Yarwell
- 19, Dovecote Close, Yarwell
- 21, Dovecote Close, Yarwell
- 23, Dovecote Close, Yarwell
- 25, Dovecote Close, Yarwell
- 27, Dovecote Close, Yarwell
- 28, Dovecote Close, Yarwell
- 29, Dovecote Close, Yarwell
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (19% of about 1,030 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 30 addresses are between 26 m and 32 m above sea level (29 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE8 6PT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stamford (Lincs) 343,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10 km (6.2 miles) |
| Peterborough 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 11.6 km (7.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dovecote Close Yarwell | 40 m |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 68.1 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wansford | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wansford Pharmacy | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1Dentalhouse LTD | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Fitzwilliam Hospital | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| Police station | Cambridgeshire Police | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Snax 24 - Wansford 607, Nene Cashzone | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | The Green 710 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,040 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 120 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,010 m² | 230 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary Magdalene, a listed building (Grade II*), 170 m north. 25 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 Magdalene | Listed building, Grade II* | 170 m north |
| Wansford Roman site | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Wansford Bridge See also PETERBOROUGH 136 | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Wansford Bridge See also CAMBRIDGESHIRE 136 | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bunkers Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Old Sulehay Forest | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| King's Oaks | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Cow Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south |
| Southorpe Bottom | Valley | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 28 | 30 |
2 of the street's 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nassington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Riverside Cafe PE8 6PS | Other catering premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2026 |
| The Angel Inn PE8 6PR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2022 |
| Yarwell Lunch Club PE8 6PR | Other catering premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 9 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dovecote Close (6); On or near Locks Green (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 82% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 64% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 33% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- PE8 6PT: 30 addresses of 31 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Main Street · Mill Road · Locks Green · Mill Lane
All the streets in PE8 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.