Greyfriars Northampton
25 addresses across 4 postcodes (NN1), about 780 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 28700627.
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are 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 A; Band D in West Northamptonshire costs £2,487 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 96% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 780 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 270 m away, and Beckett's Park (7.1 hectares) is about 630 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 79 to 90 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Mounts Medical Centre, about 310 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,530 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 11% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1,132 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (66% of about 4,660 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, All Saints (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 5.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 18, 18A, 20, 20A AND 22, SHEEP STREET, grade II
- 41 AND 43, SHEEP STREET, grade II
- 44, SHEEP STREET, grade II
- 50A, 52 AND 52A, SHEEP STREET, grade II
- REGENT HOUSE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Northampton: Belgrave House, Greyfriars NN1 2ER: up to 122 homes, permissioned (40 m)
- Northampton: Former Bus Station, Greyfriars NN1 2ER: up to 400 homes, not permissioned (50 m)
- Northampton: 20 Market Square NN1 2DL: up to 45 homes, not permissioned (140 m)
- Northampton: 1st and 2nd Floors, 6 Abington Street NN1 2AJ: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (220 m)
- Northampton: 3 - 5 Wood Hill NN1 2DA: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (240 m)
- Northampton: 25 Drapery NN1 2ET: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (250 m)
- Northampton: 21 - 23 Drapery NN1 2ET: up to 8 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- Northampton: 15 - 17 Drapery NN1 2ET: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (270 m)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 17 September 2026: West Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 14 September 2026 to 15 September 2026: West Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN1 3NR | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NN1 2LT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN1 2BG | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NN1 2EB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 41 addresses are between 79 m and 90 m above sea level (86 m on average); the ground rises about 11 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN1 2BG | 100% | 61% | 61% | 0% |
| NN1 2EB | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| NN1 2LT | 100% | 60% | 60% | 0% |
| NN1 3NR | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Long Buckby 330,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.4 km (8.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 22 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 47 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coach Park Northampton | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Northampton Bus Interchange | 190 m |
| Car parks | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mayorhold carpark NN1 2ne | 60 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allego Charging Station | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 54.4 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Mounts Medical Centre | 310 m |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 100 m |
| NHS dentists | 15 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Castilian Street Dental Practice | 370 m |
| Hospital | Northampton General Hospital | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Northamptonshire Police | 300 m |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest JCR Northampton Bus Station Cashzone | 180 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,400 m² | 270 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Beckett's Park 7.1 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Racecourse 48 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 790 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 9.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 32 and 32A, Market Square, a listed building (Grade II*), 120 m south. 175 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 8 of them Grade I and 9 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 32 and 32A, Market Square | Listed building, Grade II* | 120 m south |
| Church of the Holy Sepulchre | Listed building, Grade I | 240 m north-west |
| The Guildhall | Listed building, Grade II* | 260 m south |
| The Town and County War Memorial | Listed building, Grade I | 270 m south |
| Saxon palace complex and Saxon and medieval urban deposits in the centre of Northampton | Scheduled monument | 610 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Northampton Castle, remains of | Scheduled monument | 680 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Battle of Northampton 1460 | Registered battlefield | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Storton's Pits | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Delapre Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
| The Spinney | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Hunsbury Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Hoppinghill Spinney | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
| Hunsbury Hill Spinney | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 36 | 41 |
5 of the street's 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 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 |
| Spring Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Northampton International Academy | All-through | 4–18 | 650 m (0.4 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 |
| Vernon Terrace Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barry Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Earl Spencer Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Delapre Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auntie Anne's NN1 2EW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Jan 2026 |
| TG Jones High Street Limited NN1 2EW | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd NN1 2BY | Retailers - other | 100 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Zapato Lounge NN1 2EB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 4 Good | 7 Apr 2026 |
| The Entertainer NN1 2EL | Retailers - other | 120 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Costa Coffee NN1 2EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Dansushi NN1 2DQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Restore Northampton NN1 2LZ | Retailers - other | 130 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Card Factory NN1 2EB | Retailers - other | 130 m | Exempt | |
| Primark NN1 2EP | Retailers - other | 130 m | Exempt | |
| Superdrug Stores Plc NN1 2ED | Retailers - other | 130 m | Exempt | |
| The Kabin NN1 2LU | Retailers - other | 130 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 16 Feb 2023 |
| Royal Peri Peri/Royal Fried Chicken NN1 2LU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 4 Good | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Tops Pizza Northampton NN1 2LU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2024 |
| SUBWAY NN1 2EA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 261 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 243 |
| Shoplifting | 209 |
| Public order | 104 |
| Other theft | 71 |
| Drugs | 52 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 |
| Burglary | 34 |
| Robbery | 33 |
| Vehicle crime | 20 |
| Possession of weapons | 18 |
| Other crime | 16 |
| Bicycle theft | 13 |
| Theft from the person | 12 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (282); On or near Drapery (155); On or near Market Square (151); On or near Mercer'S Row (123); On or near Parking Area (99).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 11% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 4% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 78% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 72% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 31% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 20% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 24% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 52% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 4 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 4 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
- Food hygiene ratings Istanbul Bakery (restaurant/cafe/canteen, NN1 2AJ) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Pamukkale Turkish Restaurant (restaurant/cafe/canteen, NN1 1JW) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Noodlex (takeaway/sandwich shop, NN1 2AN) newly listed: 5 Very good (rated 8 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Salt N Vinegar (restaurant/cafe/canteen, NN1 2AP) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Zoma Ethiopian and Eritrean food (restaurant/cafe/canteen, NN1 2BH) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NN1 3NR: 20 addresses of 30 in the postcode
- NN1 2LT: 3 addresses of 27 in the postcode
- NN1 2BG: 1 address of 40 in the postcode
- NN1 2EB: 1 address of 33 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Newland Walk · Lady's Lane · Wood Street · The Parade · Victoria Street · Latymer Court · Newland · Market Square · Sheep Street · Drapery · Bradshaw Street · Campbell Square
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.