Juniper Close Towcester, West Northamptonshire
50 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN12), about 400 m (0.2 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 36100102.
- Sales: 92 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £402,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 30 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 9, D: 19, E: 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 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 14 km (8.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 93 to 100 m above sea level.
- Noise: 14 of its 50 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Brook Health Centre, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 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 | 3 | £402,000 | £380,000 | £520,000 |
| 2023 | 4 | £415,000 | £400,000 | £475,000 |
| 2022 | 3 | £425,000 | £400,000 | £471,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £370,500 | £363,000 | £378,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2018 | 6 | £386,750 | £310,000 | £410,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £396,000 | £360,000 | £432,000 |
| 2015 | 6 | £342,500 | £250,000 | £415,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £319,950 | £319,950 | £319,950 |
| 2013 | 1 | £308,000 | £308,000 | £308,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £237,000 | £237,000 | £237,000 |
| 2011 | 3 | £275,000 | £240,000 | £287,450 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2025 | 28 NN12 6XP | Detached | £520,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 17 NN12 6XP | Detached | £402,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2025 | 26 NN12 6XP | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2023 | 1 NN12 6XP | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2023 | 33 NN12 6XP | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2023 | 24 NN12 6XP | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 24 May 2023 | 52 NN12 6XP | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2022 | 36 NN12 6XP | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2022 | 2 NN12 6XP | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2022 | 31 NN12 6XP | Detached | £471,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2020 | 24 NN12 6XP | Detached | £363,000 | |
| 8 Apr 2020 | 45 NN12 6XP | Detached | £378,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2019 | 10 NN12 6XP | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2018 | 6 NN12 6XP | Detached | £405,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2018 | 54 NN12 6XP | Detached | £386,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2018 | 2 NN12 6XP | Detached | £352,500 | |
| 6 Jul 2018 | 5 NN12 6XP | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2018 | 26 NN12 6XP | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2018 | 1 NN12 6XP | Detached | £387,500 | |
| 19 May 2017 | 14 NN12 6XP | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2017 | 20 NN12 6XP | Detached | £432,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2015 | 18 NN12 6XP | Detached | £415,000 | |
| 5 Jun 2015 | 21 NN12 6XP | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2015 | 32 NN12 6XP | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 6 Feb 2015 | 18 NN12 6XP | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 6 Feb 2015 | 33 NN12 6XP | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2015 | 28 NN12 6XP | Detached | £304,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2014 | 5 NN12 6XP | Detached | £319,950 | |
| 29 Nov 2013 | 1 NN12 6XP | Detached | £308,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2012 | 29 NN12 6XP | Detached | £237,000 | |
| 27 May 2011 | 1 NN12 6XP | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2011 | 24 NN12 6XP | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2011 | 5 NN12 6XP | Detached | £287,450 | |
| 27 Oct 2010 | 6 NN12 6XP | Detached | £255,500 | |
| 18 Aug 2010 | 18 NN12 6XP | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2010 | 4 NN12 6XP | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2010 | 44 NN12 6XP | Detached | £247,500 | |
| 11 Dec 2009 | 20 NN12 6XP | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2009 | 32 NN12 6XP | Detached | £263,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2008 | 12 NN12 6XP | Detached | £246,600 | |
| 2 Dec 2008 | 3 NN12 6XP | Detached | £236,000 | |
| 4 Jun 2008 | 9 NN12 6XP | Detached | £267,000 | |
| 8 Feb 2008 | 46 NN12 6XP | Detached | £269,995 | |
| 19 Oct 2007 | 38 NN12 6XP | Detached | £297,500 | |
| 20 Jul 2007 | 44 NN12 6XP | Detached | £263,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2007 | 21 NN12 6XP | Detached | £287,500 | |
| 23 Feb 2007 | 48 NN12 6XP | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2006 | 28 NN12 6XP | Detached | £218,063 | |
| 6 Oct 2006 | 15 NN12 6XP | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2006 | 10 NN12 6XP | Detached | £215,000 |
Energy performance certificates
30 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 112 m². Most common: House, detached (30). Built: 1983-1990 (15); 1991-1995 (11); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (19); rented (private) (2).
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 (39% of about 640 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)
- Towcester: Green Lane Nursery NN12 6JD: up to 31 homes, not permissioned (370 m)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 28 September 2026 to 30 September 2026: ANGLIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN12 6XP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN12 6UQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 50 addresses are between 93 m and 100 m above sea level (97 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN12 6UQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN12 6XP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 14 km (8.7 miles) |
| Wolverton 339,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.8 km (9.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Balmoral Close Towcester | 360 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coach Park Silverstone | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 51.4 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Brook Health Centre | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jardines Pharmacy | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shire Court Dental Practice | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Brackley Comm Hospital | 13.7 km (8.5 miles) |
| Police station | Towcester Police Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 170 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 7,840 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 157, Watling Street West, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 157, Watling Street West | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Bank of Roman town 550ft (170m) in length N of Brackley Road and W of High Street | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Bury Mount motte castle | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Easton Neston | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Water | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Church Spinney | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Burcote Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Fox Covert | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Ash Plantation | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 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 | 6 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 36 | 50 |
14 of the street's 50 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 240 m | Report card (Feb 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; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Towcester Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sponne School | Secondary | 11–18 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Marie Weller Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop NN12 6HD | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2018 |
| Hobbs Coffee Bar NN12 6HD | Other catering premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Towcester Sports & Social Club NN12 6HD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Maple Close (3); On or near Hazel Crescent (2); On or near Juniper Close (1); On or near Rowan Close (1); On or near Redmoor (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 70% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 24% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 4% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 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 10 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
Nearby streets
Bramble Road · Hazel Crescent · Maple Close · Rowan Close · Kensington Close · Redmoor · Holly Hill · Briary Close · Docklewell Close · Windsor Close · Balmoral Close · York Close
All the streets in NN12 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.