Laxton Drive Oundle, North Northamptonshire
32 addresses across 2 postcodes (PE8), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 12807303.
- Sales: 62 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £690,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, C: 10, D: 3).
- 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 G; Band D in North Northamptonshire costs £2,424 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Corby, about 15.6 km (9.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 21 to 22 m above sea level.
- Noise: 14 of its 32 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Oundle, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 190 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 54% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 5 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £690,000 | £690,000 | £690,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £660,000 | £660,000 | £660,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £485,000 | £485,000 | £485,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £455,000 | £455,000 | £455,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £470,000 | £470,000 | £470,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £470,000 | £470,000 | £470,000 |
| 2013 | 3 | £440,000 | £425,000 | £440,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £430,000 | £430,000 | £430,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £393,500 | £357,000 | £430,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £403,000 | £403,000 | £403,000 |
| 2006 | 3 | £385,000 | £332,000 | £420,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | 16 PE8 5TW | Detached | £690,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2022 | 6 PE8 5TW | Detached | £660,000 | |
| 29 May 2020 | 8 PE8 5TW | Detached | £485,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2019 | 11 PE8 5TW | Detached | £455,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2017 | 2 PE8 5TW | Detached | £470,000 | |
| 9 May 2014 | 9 PE8 5TW | Detached | £470,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2013 | 14 PE8 5TW | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2013 | 7 PE8 5TW | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2013 | 20 PE8 5TW | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2012 | 1 PE8 5TW | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2011 | 10 PE8 5TW | Detached | £357,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2011 | 17 PE8 5TW | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2009 | 20 PE8 5TW | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2008 | 28 PE8 5TW | Detached | £403,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2006 | 4 PE8 5TW | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2006 | 10 PE8 5TW | Detached | £332,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2006 | 19 PE8 5TW | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2005 | 17 PE8 5TW | Detached | £356,500 | |
| 19 Apr 2005 | 5 PE8 5TW | Detached | £120,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2004 | 23 PE8 5TW | Detached | £433,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2004 | 30 PE8 5TW | Detached | £490,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2004 | 28 PE8 5TW | Detached | £362,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2004 | 16 PE8 5TW | Detached | £347,500 | |
| 7 Jan 2004 | 22 PE8 5TW | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2003 | 8 PE8 5TW | Detached | £355,000 | |
| 4 Sep 2003 | 12 PE8 5TW | Detached | £312,500 | |
| 14 Aug 2003 | 19 PE8 5TW | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2003 | 18 PE8 5TW | Detached | £242,500 | |
| 6 Feb 2003 | 18 PE8 5TW | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2002 | 3 PE8 5TW | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2002 | 17 PE8 5TW | Detached | £279,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2002 | 10 PE8 5TW | Detached | £249,000 | |
| 31 May 2002 | 4 PE8 5TW | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2001 | 26 PE8 5TW | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2001 | 14 PE8 5TW | Detached | £297,500 | |
| 6 Apr 2001 | 18 PE8 5TW | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2001 | 24 PE8 5TW | Detached | £287,500 | |
| 28 Jan 2000 | 30 PE8 5TW | Detached | £265,000 | New build. |
| 10 Dec 1999 | 20 PE8 5TW | Detached | £232,000 | New build. |
| 26 Nov 1999 | 16 PE8 5TW | Detached | £238,000 | New build. |
| 11 Nov 1999 | 28 PE8 5TW | Detached | £215,000 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 1999 | 26 PE8 5TW | Detached | £197,500 | New build. |
| 10 Sep 1999 | 8 PE8 5TW | Detached | £250,000 | New build. |
| 9 Sep 1999 | 24 PE8 5TW | Detached | £252,000 | New build. |
| 3 Sep 1999 | 22 PE8 5TW | Detached | £172,000 | New build. |
| 9 Jul 1999 | 11 PE8 5TW | Detached | £235,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 1999 | 18 PE8 5TW | Detached | £156,767 | New build. |
| 29 Jun 1999 | 15 PE8 5TW | Detached | £200,000 | New build. |
| 28 May 1999 | 14 PE8 5TW | Detached | £249,950 | New build. |
| 28 May 1999 | 12 PE8 5TW | Detached | £180,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 181 m². Most common: House, detached (14). Built: 1996-2002 (13); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in North Northamptonshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,424 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,616 | £1,885 | £2,155 | £2,424 | £2,963 | £3,501 | £4,040 | £4,848 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band G (20% of about 1,030 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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
- OUNDLE RAILWAY STATION (DISUSED), grade II
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 2 November 2026 to 4 November 2026: FULL FIBRE LIMITED, New service connection, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 17 August 2026 to 18 August 2026: ANGLIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor 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 32 addresses are between 21 m and 22 m above sea level (21 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE8 5LA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE8 5TW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 15.6 km (9.7 miles) |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Riverside Hotel Oundle | 140 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 68.7 km (43 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oundle | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oundle Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Townley House Dental Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Fitzwilliam Hospital | 14.6 km (9.1 miles) |
| Police station | Hampton Police Station | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central England Co-Op - St Osyths Lane Cashzone | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 510 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 420 m² | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Ashton Roman small town north east of Oundle, a scheduled monument, 170 m north-east. 49 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ashton Roman small town north east of Oundle | Scheduled monument | 170 m north-east |
| Latham's Hospital | Listed building, Grade II* | 850 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Saxon settlement enclosure | Scheduled monument | 930 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Berrystead | Listed building, Grade I | 940 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Ashton Mill | Listed building, Grade II* | 950 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Number 14 North Street and Upper House | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| South Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cuckoo Spinney | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Heron Rogers Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Brickyard Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Park Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Biggin Fish Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) west |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 32 |
14 of the street's 32 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 North Northamptonshire: see them on the North Northamptonshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oundle Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Prince William School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGA Oundle | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Tap & Kitchen Ltd PE8 4DE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Hambleton Bakery PE8 4DE | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jul 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Laxton Drive (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 25% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 20% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 54% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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: FULL FIBRE LIMITED: New service connection, 2 November 2026 to 4 November 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Station Road · A605 · A605 · North Street
All the streets in PE8 and across North 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.