Lenton Close Broughton, North Northamptonshire
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN14), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 18700928.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2016 the median was £234,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, E: 2).
- 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 C; 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 Kettering, about 4.2 km (2.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 123 to 124 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Headlands Surgery, about 4.4 km (2.7 miles) away.
- People: About 680 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | £234,500 | £230,000 | £239,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £147,000 | £139,000 | £155,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £179,000 | £179,000 | £179,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £155,950 | £155,950 | £155,950 |
| 2001 | 3 | £112,000 | £95,000 | £115,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £88,750 | £79,000 | £98,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £64,000 | £64,000 | £64,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2016 | 8 NN14 1PG | Detached | £239,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2016 | 9 NN14 1PG | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2013 | 10 NN14 1PG | Detached | £139,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2013 | 6 NN14 1PG | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 26 Apr 2012 | 8 NN14 1PG | Detached | £179,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2005 | 6 NN14 1PG | Detached | £155,950 | |
| 12 Oct 2001 | 2 NN14 1PG | Detached | £95,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2001 | 9 NN14 1PG | Detached | £115,000 | |
| 7 Jun 2001 | 8 NN14 1PG | Detached | £112,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2000 | 3 NN14 1PG | Semi-detached | £79,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2000 | 1 NN14 1PG | Detached | £98,500 | |
| 12 Sep 1997 | 6 NN14 1PG | Detached | £64,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, detached (4). Built: 1983-1990 (3); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 C (28% of about 670 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
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN14 1PG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN14 1NP | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 123 m and 124 m above sea level (123 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN14 1NP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN14 1PG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Wellingborough 981,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10 km (6.2 miles) | |
| Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.6 km (9.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Donaldson Avenue Broughton | 150 m |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 61.7 km (38 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Headlands Surgery | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Colosseum Dental (Mawsley) | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Kettering General Hospital | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Police station | Kettering Police Station | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Bp - Kettering West Sf Connect | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1,940 m² | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 530 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,220 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 520 m² | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Andrew, a listed building (Grade II*), 670 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 8 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 Andrew | Listed building, Grade II* | 670 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pytchley New Covert | Wood | 630 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Churchill Spinney | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) north |
| New Covert | Wood | 850 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Underwood's Hill Spinney | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Ramhill Spinney | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Cransley Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 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 North Northamptonshire: see them on the North Northamptonshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | 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; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kerley Close (24); On or near Baker Avenue (12); On or near Northampton Road (4); On or near Carter Avenue (4); On or near Donaldson Avenue (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 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 | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 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
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
Meacham Close · Kerley Close · Podmore Way · Riggall Close · Donaldson Avenue · Baker Avenue · Carter Avenue · Thoday Close · Rathmine Court · Hutchinson Avenue · The Old A43 Northampton Road
All the streets in NN14 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.