Lilac Grove Rushden, North Northamptonshire
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN10), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 12850101.
- Sales: 31 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £345,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 5).
- 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 D; 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 Wellingborough, about 6.2 km (3.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 160 m away, and Hall Park (14 hectares) is about 750 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 87 to 88 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Parklands Medical Centre, about 680 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 650 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £302,500 | £302,500 | £302,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £268,500 | £268,500 | £268,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £259,950 | £259,950 | £259,950 |
| 2015 | 1 | £232,500 | £232,500 | £232,500 |
| 2012 | 2 | £174,725 | £172,500 | £176,950 |
| 2010 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £228,000 | £228,000 | £228,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £193,000 | £193,000 | £193,000 |
| 2004 | 3 | £175,000 | £170,000 | £213,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2024 | 10 NN10 0XE | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2023 | 9 NN10 0XE | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2021 | 1 NN10 0XE | Detached | £302,500 | |
| 25 Oct 2019 | 1 NN10 0XE | Detached | £268,500 | |
| 27 Jul 2018 | 5 NN10 0XE | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 6 Apr 2018 | 2 NN10 0XE | Detached | £250,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Dec 2016 | 7 NN10 0XE | Detached | £259,950 | |
| 9 Jan 2015 | 9 NN10 0XE | Detached | £232,500 | |
| 17 May 2012 | 8 NN10 0XE | Detached | £176,950 | |
| 17 Apr 2012 | 4 NN10 0XE | Detached | £172,500 | |
| 8 Dec 2010 | 11 NN10 0XE | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2007 | 14 NN10 0XE | Detached | £228,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2005 | 3 NN10 0XE | Detached | £193,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2004 | 2 NN10 0XE | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2004 | 2 NN10 0XE | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 6 May 2004 | 11 NN10 0XE | Detached | £213,500 | |
| 21 Mar 2003 | 1 NN10 0XE | Detached | £155,500 | |
| 24 Sep 2001 | 11 NN10 0XE | Detached | £125,500 | |
| 18 Dec 2000 | 11 NN10 0XE | Detached | £128,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2000 | 3 NN10 0XE | Detached | £107,000 | |
| 19 May 2000 | 5 NN10 0XE | Detached | £112,500 | New build. |
| 3 Dec 1999 | 6 NN10 0XE | Detached | £88,950 | New build. |
| 8 Oct 1999 | 10 NN10 0XE | Detached | £92,950 | New build. |
| 27 Sep 1999 | 7 NN10 0XE | Detached | £107,950 | New build. |
| 18 Aug 1999 | 8 NN10 0XE | Detached | £98,950 | New build. |
| 13 Aug 1999 | 4 NN10 0XE | Detached | £97,950 | New build. |
| 8 Jul 1999 | 12 NN10 0XE | Detached | £109,950 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 1999 | 1 NN10 0XE | Detached | £91,950 | New build. |
| 4 Jun 1999 | 3 NN10 0XE | Detached | £91,950 | New build. |
| 15 May 1999 | 2 NN10 0XE | Detached | £85,950 | New build. |
| 22 Apr 1999 | 14 NN10 0XE | Detached | £114,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 109 m². Most common: House, detached (11). Built: 1996-2002 (9); 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (1).
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 D (30% of about 690 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN10 0XE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN10 0XD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 87 m and 88 m above sea level (88 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN10 0XD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN10 0XE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Wellingborough 981,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kingsmead Park Rushden | 280 m |
| Car parks | High Street Rushden Car Park | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 47.4 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parklands Medical Centre | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Rushden Hospital | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Wellingborough Police Station | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Rushden, Grangeway, Grangeway Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,540 m² | 160 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Hall Park 14 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 220 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jubilee Park 3.6 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Lawrence, a listed building (Grade I), 1 km (0.6 miles) south. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Lawrence | Listed building, Grade I | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wymington Spinney | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Home Spinney | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Knuston Spinney | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Darnell's Dene | Valley | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Skew Bridge Ski Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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 | 13 | 14 |
1 of the street's 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South End Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 350 m | No published inspection |
| South End Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rushden Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Lawrence Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Apr 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 |
| Whitefriars Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newton Road School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Alfred Lord Tennyson School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| Denfield Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Catering At South End Junior School NN10 9JU | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Daffodil Drive (8); On or near Hyacinth Way (6); On or near Wisteria Close (4); On or near Jasmine Gardens (3); On or near Crocus Way (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 47% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Magnolia Drive · Jasmine Gardens · Fuchsia Way · Wisteria Close · Daffodil Drive · Hyacinth Way · Meadow Sweet Road · Crocus Way · Mill Estate · Tulip Drive · Trefoil Close · Maple Wood
All the streets in NN10 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.