Lings Way Northampton
19 addresses across 9 postcodes (NN3), about 1.5 km (1 mile) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 28702145.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (E: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 A; Band D in West Northamptonshire costs £2,487 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 92% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 6.2 km (3.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 280 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 68 to 104 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Mayfield Surgery, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 3,240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (60% of about 3,400 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)
- Northampton: Former Pearce Leatherworks, Wellingborough Road NN3 9BG: up to 28 homes, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Northampton: Kings House, 40 Billing Road NN1 5BA: up to 8 homes, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Northampton: Kings House, 40 Billing Road NN1 5BA: up to 8 homes, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Northampton: Eastern District Social Club, Crestwood Road NN3 8JJ: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 28 October 2026: West Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 6 October 2026: West Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 30 September 2026: North Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 24 September 2026: West Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 9 September 2026: West Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 26 August 2026 to 1 September 2026: CITYFIBRE METRO NETWORKS LTD, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the verge (immediate - urgent works)
- 5 August 2026: West Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN3 8BE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN3 8TB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN3 8LP | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NN3 8NR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN3 8TA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN3 8LG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN3 8LN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN3 8TW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN3 8XB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 68 m and 104 m above sea level (89 m on average); the ground rises about 36 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN3 8LG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN3 8LN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN3 8LP | 100% | 95% | 95% | 0% |
| NN3 8NR | 100% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
| NN3 8TA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN3 8TB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN3 8TW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN3 8XB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) |
| Wellingborough 981,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.1 km (6.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lingswood Park | 10 m |
| Bus or coach station | Northampton Bus Interchange | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | evyve Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 53.2 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mayfield Surgery | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blackthorn Pharmacy | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Weston Favell Primary Care | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | St Edmund's Hospital | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Weston Favell Police Station | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.4 ha | 280 m |
| Play area | 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,790 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.2 ha | 250 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3.3 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 6.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Andrew, a listed building (Grade I), 570 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Andrew | Listed building, Grade I | 570 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| 20, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 950 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lings Wood | Wood | 780 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Fox Covert | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Goldenash Spinney | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Crowlane Spinney | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Pike Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Sywell Bottom | Valley | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 19 |
6 of the street's 19 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 West Northamptonshire: see them on the West Northamptonshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Northampton Academy Christian | Secondary | 11–18 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blackthorn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lumbertubs Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodvale Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rectory Farm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Standens Barn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Andrew's Ceva Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Arbours Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thorplands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Weston Favell Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ecton Brook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood School NN3 8TA | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Hawking House- Juventes Homes Ltd NN3 8LB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lingswood Park (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 78% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 5 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 6 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, 28 October 2026 (multi-way signals) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: West Northamptonshire Council: Highway repair and maintenance works, 6 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NN3 8BE: 6 addresses
- NN3 8TB: 3 addresses of 64 in the postcode
- NN3 8LP: 2 addresses of 44 in the postcode
- NN3 8NR: 2 addresses of 56 in the postcode
- NN3 8TA: 2 addresses of 35 in the postcode
- NN3 8LG: 1 address of 52 in the postcode
- NN3 8LN: 1 address of 38 in the postcode
- NN3 8TW: 1 address of 35 in the postcode
- NN3 8XB: 1 address of 81 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Lingswood Park · Melbury Place · Cottage Gardens · Birds Hill Walk · Hedgerow Lane · Old Barn Court · Bramble Close · East Priors Court · Standing Stones · Top Meadow Walk · South Priors Court · Melbury Lane
All the streets in NN3 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.