Hillside Road Piddington, West Northamptonshire
15 addresses across 1 postcode (NN7), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36106756.
- Sales: 26 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £620,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (D: 7, E: 4).
- 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 E; 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 8.4 km (5.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 96 to 102 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wootton Medical Centre, about 4.9 km (3 miles) away.
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 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 | £620,000 | £620,000 | £620,000 |
| 2023 | 3 | £280,000 | £255,000 | £415,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £382,500 | £290,000 | £475,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £412,500 | £412,500 | £412,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £423,250 | £374,000 | £472,500 |
| 2013 | 2 | £260,000 | £240,000 | £280,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £232,750 | £221,000 | £244,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £189,995 | £189,995 | £189,995 |
| 2004 | 4 | £210,750 | £138,000 | £300,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £159,000 | £159,000 | £159,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2025 | 8 NN7 2DB | Detached | £620,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2023 | 9 NN7 2DB | Semi-detached | £255,000 | |
| 26 May 2023 | 18 NN7 2DB | Detached | £415,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2023 | 3 NN7 2DB | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2021 | 1 NN7 2DB | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2020 | 6 NN7 2DB | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2020 | 12 NN7 2DB | Semi-detached | £475,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2019 | 10 NN7 2DB | Semi-detached | £412,500 | |
| 12 Oct 2018 | 5 NN7 2DB | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 26 May 2017 | 8 NN7 2DB | Detached | £472,500 | |
| 26 May 2017 | 16 NN7 2DB | Semi-detached | £374,000 | |
| 6 Dec 2013 | 12 NN7 2DB | Semi-detached | £280,000 | |
| 22 May 2013 | 1 NN7 2DB | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 5 Nov 2007 | 2 NN7 2DB | Detached | £244,500 | |
| 5 Mar 2007 | 2 NN7 2DB | Detached | £221,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2005 | 6 NN7 2DB | Detached | £189,995 | |
| 1 Oct 2004 | 1 NN7 2DB | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2004 | 8 NN7 2DB | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2004 | 10 NN7 2DB | Semi-detached | £246,500 | |
| 30 Apr 2004 | 7 NN7 2DB | Semi-detached | £138,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2001 | 12 NN7 2DB | Semi-detached | £159,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2000 | 4 NN7 2DB | Detached | £95,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2000 | 2 NN7 2DB | Detached | £120,000 | |
| 31 Aug 1999 | 6 NN7 2DB | Detached | £87,500 | |
| 11 Sep 1998 | 4 NN7 2DB | Detached | £66,000 | |
| 31 Mar 1998 | 16 NN7 2DB | Semi-detached | £97,500 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 93 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (6); House, detached (4); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (8); 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (1).
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 E (29% of about 1,080 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 footway, footpath (immediate - urgent 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 96 m and 102 m above sea level (99 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN7 2DB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| Wolverton 339,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.9 km (8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Salcey Rise Piddington | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Terminus Brackmills | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 46.3 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Wootton Medical Centre | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Tudor Pharmacy | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Rodericks Dental LTD | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Northampton General Hospital | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| Police station | Northamptonshire Police Federation | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Costcutter, Billing Brooke Road | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2,350 m² | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 240 m² | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.3 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,810 m² | 360 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John the Baptist, a listed building (Grade II*), 510 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 10 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 John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade II* | 510 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Settlement remains of the medieval village of Horton, to the east and south of the church, including possible C18 militia works.. | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Horton Hall Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Grange Pond | Lake or reservoir | 700 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Preston Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Club Copse | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Wakes Copse | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Bourne Bottom | Valley | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) west |
| Organ's Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 15 |
1 of the street's 15 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackleton CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Salcey Rise (2); On or near Smith Close (1); On or near Hillside Road (1).
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) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 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) | 52% | 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) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
- NN7 2DB: 15 addresses of 16 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Salcey Rise · Smith Close · Martins Road · Willoughby Way · Old End · Grafton Court · St John's Way · Church Road · Chapel End
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.