Fessey Road Byfield, West Northamptonshire
47 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN11), about 320 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10600555.
- Sales: 51 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £275,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 34 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 15, D: 11, E: 4, F: 1, G: 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 B; Band D in West Northamptonshire costs £2,487 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 94% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Banbury, about 14.4 km (8.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 153 to 155 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 47 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Byfield Medical Centre, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 680 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 29% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £168,500 | £168,500 | £168,500 |
| 2022 | 1 | £182,000 | £182,000 | £182,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £390,000 | £255,000 | £525,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £254,975 | £139,950 | £370,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £209,000 | £208,000 | £210,000 |
| 2014 | 3 | £170,000 | £159,000 | £190,000 |
| 2013 | 3 | £200,000 | £118,000 | £335,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2011 | 3 | £170,000 | £150,000 | £200,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £184,955 | £184,955 | £184,955 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2025 | 25 NN11 6XG | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2023 | 5B NN11 6XG | Detached | £168,500 | |
| 21 Dec 2022 | 5A NN11 6XG | Detached | £182,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2021 | 9A NN11 6XG | Terraced | £255,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2021 | HILLSIDE NN11 6XG | Detached | £525,000 | |
| 6 Mar 2020 | 11 NN11 6XG | Semi-detached | £175,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Apr 2018 | 25 NN11 6XG | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2018 | 25 NN11 6XG | Semi-detached | £225,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Sep 2016 | WESTWARDS NN11 6XG | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2016 | 4C NN11 6XG | Terraced | £139,950 | |
| 2 Sep 2015 | 26 NN11 6XG | Semi-detached | £208,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2015 | 16 NN11 6XG | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2014 | 15 NN11 6XG | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2014 | 9 NN11 6XG | Semi-detached | £159,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2014 | 21 NN11 6XG | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2013 | GATE HOUSE NN11 6XG | Detached | £118,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2013 | HILLSIDE NN11 6XG | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 18 Jan 2013 | 17 NN11 6XG | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2012 | 9A NN11 6XG | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2011 | 1 NN11 6XG | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2011 | 19 NN11 6XG | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2011 | 21 NN11 6XG | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 10 Sep 2010 | 16 NN11 6XG | Semi-detached | £184,955 | |
| 11 Jan 2008 | 4A NN11 6XG | Flat or maisonette | £117,500 | |
| 19 Oct 2007 | 9A NN11 6XG | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2007 | 26 NN11 6XG | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2006 | 19 NN11 6XG | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2005 | 5A NN11 6XG | Detached | £114,500 | |
| 14 May 2004 | 5C NN11 6XG | Detached | £136,000 | |
| 14 May 2004 | 4A NN11 6XG | Flat or maisonette | £92,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2004 | 5A NN11 6XG | Detached | £94,000 | |
| 6 Nov 2003 | 25 NN11 6XG | Semi-detached | £136,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2002 | 4A NN11 6XG | Flat or maisonette | £60,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2002 | 19 NN11 6XG | Semi-detached | £93,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2001 | 1 NN11 6XG | Detached | £117,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2001 | 4A NN11 6XG | Flat or maisonette | £51,250 | |
| 16 Nov 2001 | WESTWARDS NN11 6XG | Detached | £172,000 | |
| 8 Oct 2001 | 8 NN11 6XG | Semi-detached | £84,950 | |
| 24 Aug 2001 | 18 NN11 6XG | Semi-detached | £86,300 | |
| 23 Mar 2001 | 24 NN11 6XG | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 9 Mar 2001 | 4C NN11 6XG | Semi-detached | £51,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2000 | 25 NN11 6XG | Semi-detached | £82,500 | |
| 4 Oct 1999 | 14 NN11 6XG | Semi-detached | £57,500 | |
| 29 Jun 1999 | HILLSIDE NN11 6XG | Detached | £138,500 | |
| 29 Jun 1999 | 5 NN11 6XG | Semi-detached | £127,000 | |
| 23 Mar 1998 | 25 NN11 6XG | Semi-detached | £51,950 | |
| 27 Mar 1997 | 19 NN11 6XG | Semi-detached | £53,500 | |
| 24 Feb 1997 | HILLSIDE NN11 6XG | Detached | £110,000 | |
| 20 Dec 1996 | 5A NN11 6XG | Detached | £35,500 | |
| 21 Jun 1996 | 4A NN11 6XG | Flat or maisonette | £25,000 |
Energy performance certificates
34 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (25); House, detached (7); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1930-1949 (9); 1950-1966 (7); 1983-1990 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12); rented (social) (9); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (20 addresses)
- 1, Fessey Road, Byfield
- 4, Fessey Road, Byfield
- 4a, Fessey Road, Byfield
- 4c, Fessey Road, Byfield
- 5, Fessey Road, Byfield
- 9, Fessey Road, Byfield
- 11, Fessey Road, Byfield
- 12a, Fessey Road, Byfield
- 15, Fessey Road, Byfield
- 16, Fessey Road, Byfield
- 17, Fessey Road, Byfield
- 19, Fessey Road, Byfield
- 21, Fessey Road, Byfield
- 25, Fessey Road, Byfield
- 26, Fessey Road, Byfield
- 27a, Fessey Road, Byfield
- Gate House, Fessey Road, Byfield
- Hillside, Fessey Road, Byfield
- Sunset House, Fessey Road, Byfield
- Westwards, Fessey Road, Byfield
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 B (26% of about 890 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
- 7 October 2026: West Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 3 August 2026 to 5 August 2026: BT, Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
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 47 addresses are between 153 m and 155 m above sea level (154 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN11 6XE | 100% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
| NN11 6XG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Banbury 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 14.4 km (8.9 miles) |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest No28 Byfield | 80 m |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 46.2 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Byfield Medical Centre | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Popson Chemist | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Danetre Hospital (Out-Patients) | 9.9 km (6.2 miles) |
| Police station | Northamptonshire Police | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Midcounties Co-Op Byfield, Byfield Cashzone | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2,940 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,520 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Byfield Allotment Gardens 3,460 m² | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Manor House, a listed building (Grade II*), 260 m south-west. 28 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 260 m south-west |
| Byfield market cross | Scheduled monument | 420 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Church of Holy Cross | Listed building, Grade I | 550 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Half Moon Spinney | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Pole Spinney | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Charwelton Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Hinton Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Byfield Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| The Dingle | Valley | 4.9 km (3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 39 | 47 |
8 of the street's 47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byfield School | Primary | 2–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapleleaf Garage – Byfield NN11 6XQ | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 29 May 2026 |
| The Coop NN11 6XQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fessey Road (7); On or near Lovett Road (3); On or near Curgenven Close (3); On or near Knightley Close (2); On or near The Causeway (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 26% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: West Northamptonshire Council: Highway repair and maintenance works, 7 October 2026 (give and take) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Lovett Road · The Causeway · Curgenven Close · Knightley Close · Potters End · Banbury Road · Becketts Close
All the streets in NN11 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.