Haven Close Northampton
57 addresses across 4 postcodes (NN5), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28702032.
- Energy: 56 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 25, D: 29).
- 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 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 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Victoria Park, is about 420 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 68 to 73 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 57 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Leicester Tce Healthcare Ctr, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 34% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 206 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
56 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 44 m². Most common: Flat (19); Bungalow, semi-detached (18); Bungalow, end-terrace (9). Built: 1950-1966 (23); 1967-1975 (16); 1983-1990 (7). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (35); owner-occupied (20).
Each home's certificates and sales (25 addresses)
- 1, Spencer Haven
- 3, Spencer Haven
- 4, Spencer Haven
- 7, Spencer Haven
- 10, Spencer Haven
- 11, Spencer Haven
- 12, Spencer Haven
- 13, Spencer Haven
- 15 Spencer Haven
- 17, Spencer Haven
- 22, Spencer Haven
- 23, Spencer Haven
- 24, Spencer Haven
- 27, Spencer Haven
- 29, Spencer Haven
- 31, Spencer Haven
- 32, Spencer Haven
- 37, Spencer Haven
- 40, Spencer Haven
- 41, Spencer Haven
- 42, Spencer Haven
- 46, Spencer Haven
- 49, Spencer Haven
- 52, Spencer Haven
- 56, Spencer Haven
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 (81% of about 1,400 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Northampton: 9 Harlestone Road NN5 7AE: up to 6 homes, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Northampton: Railway Station (Railfreight), St Andrews Road NN1 2SD: up to 200 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Northampton: The Vicarage, 104 Semilong Road NN2 6EX: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- Northampton: Former Dairy Crest Depot, Horsley Road NN2 6LS: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 57 addresses are between 68 m and 73 m above sea level (71 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN5 7DS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN5 7EA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN5 7EE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN5 7EH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Long Buckby 330,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13 km (8.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tintern Avenue Spencer | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Northampton Bus Interchange | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Weedon Road, NN5 | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allego Charging Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 55.7 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Leicester Tce Healthcare Ctr | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Touchwood Pharmacy | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Northampton General Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Northamptonshire Police | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 110 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Park 13 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,900 m² | 180 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Glebelands Allotments 2,150 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade II*), 670 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 27 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 670 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Dallington Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Northampton Castle, remains of | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Saxon palace complex and Saxon and medieval urban deposits in the centre of Northampton | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Battle of Northampton 1460 | Registered battlefield | 3.1 km (2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hoppinghill Spinney | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Storton's Pits | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Ryehill Spinney | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Heath Spinney | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Hunsbury Hill Spinney | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Hunsbury Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.1 | 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 | 3 | 2 |
| Under 55 | 54 | 55 |
3 of the street's 57 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 2 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Spencer Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 310 m | 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 | 370 m | 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 |
| St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 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 |
| Spring Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castle Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Northampton International Academy | All-through | 4–18 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lyncrest Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Kings Heath Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chiltern Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer's Takeaway NN5 7EJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2022 |
| ResCare NN5 7EF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 4 Good | 10 Aug 2022 |
| Dallington PO & One Stop NN5 7EG | Retailers - other | 190 m | 4 Good | 28 Oct 2019 |
| Canton House NN5 7BG | Distributors/Transporters | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Dallington Stores NN5 7BG | Retailers - other | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 Jan 2020 |
| Elim Christian Centre NN5 7EG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2020 |
| Rising Star Homes NN5 7BA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2022 |
| Abirami Mini Market NN5 7BN | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Spencer Mini Market NN5 7DR | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2019 |
| Central Food NN5 7DP | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 4 May 2023 |
| Bennett's Bespoke Bakes NN5 5EU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Nightingale House-Juventes Homes Ltd NN5 7BN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 |
| Vehicle crime | 22 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Robbery | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Swansea Crescent (41); On or near Lyttleton Road (38); On or near Monmouth Road (29); On or near Countess Road (22); On or near Countess Court (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 34% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 36% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 74% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 3 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, bungalow, end-terrace (lodged 24 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NN5 7EE: 24 addresses of 27 in the postcode
- NN5 7DS: 16 addresses
- NN5 7EH: 16 addresses of 18 in the postcode
- NN5 7EA: 1 address of 87 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Haven Close · Monmouth Road · Tintern Avenue · Aberdare Road · Swansea Crescent · Brecon Street · Chepstow Close · Camrose Road · Lyttleton Road · Countess Road · Swansea Road · Tenby Road
All the streets in NN5 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.