Lower Mounts Northampton
73 addresses across 4 postcodes (NN1), about 220 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 28702318.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 7, E: 6).
- Flood: 4 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 A; Band D in West Northamptonshire costs £2,487 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 75% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 160 m away, and Midsummer Meadow (28 hectares) is about 790 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 84 to 88 m above sea level.
- Noise: 73 of its 73 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Maple Access Partnership LLP, about 350 m away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,000 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 16% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 614 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: Flat (11); Maisonette, end-terrace (2); Maisonette, mid-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (5); 1900-1929 (5); 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (13); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
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 2,290 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Boot and Shoe Quarter (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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
- BRADLAUGH MONUMENT, grade II
- Former Cannon Cinema, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Northampton: 106 - 110 Abington Street NN1 2BP: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (70 m)
- Northampton: 98 - 100 Abington Street NN1 2BP: up to 13 homes, permissioned (120 m)
- Northampton: 98-100 Abington Street NN1 2BP: up to 13 homes, permissioned (120 m)
- Northampton: 31 Abington Square NN1 4AE: up to 14 homes, permissioned (120 m)
- Northampton: Car Park, Albert Place NN1 2BQ: up to 14 homes, permissioned (190 m)
- Northampton: St Giles House 76 St Giles Street NN1 1BG: up to 9 homes, permissioned (250 m)
- Northampton: 29 Victoria Road NN1 5ED: up to 12 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- Northampton: St Giles Clinic, 67 St Giles Street NN1 1JF: up to 60 homes, permissioned (270 m)
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 30 September 2026
- 30 July 2026: West Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN1 4AE | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN1 4AA | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NN1 4DN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 1 | unlikely |
| NN1 4AH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 75 addresses are between 84 m and 88 m above sea level (86 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN1 4AA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN1 4AE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN1 4AH | 100% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
| NN1 4DN | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Long Buckby 330,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.8 km (9.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Abington Square Northampton | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Northampton Bus Interchange | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Michaels Multi Storey | 120 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 54.1 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Maple Access Partnership LLP | 350 m |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Superdrug Pharmacy | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 17 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abington Dental Practice | 240 m |
| Hospital | Northampton General Hospital | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Northamptonshire Police | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cheltenham & Gloucester | 150 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 620 m² | 160 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Midsummer Meadow 28 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 750 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Racecourse 48 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 790 m² | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 36 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Edgar Mobbs War Memorial, a listed building (Grade II*), 160 m north-east. 175 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 7 of them Grade I and 9 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Edgar Mobbs War Memorial | Listed building, Grade II* | 160 m north-east |
| Church of St Giles | Listed building, Grade I | 190 m south |
| The Guildhall | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Church of St Stanislaus and St Lawrence | Listed building, Grade II* | 480 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Saxon palace complex and Saxon and medieval urban deposits in the centre of Northampton | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Northampton Castle, remains of | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Battle of Northampton 1460 | Registered battlefield | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Spinney | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Delapre Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Storton's Pits | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Hunsbury Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
| Hoppinghill Spinney | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
| Hunsbury Hill Spinney | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 8 | 0 |
| 70 to 74 | 36 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 73 |
73 of the street's 73 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Terrace Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castle Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Northampton International Academy | All-through | 4–18 | 870 m (0.5 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 |
| Spring Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barry Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Northampton School for Boys | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jan 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 |
| Earl Spencer Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families | Nursery | 0–5 | 2 km (1.2 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; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Pizza and Kebab / Crave Street NN1 4AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Delightful Place NN1 4AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 m | 4 Good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Flames Pizza & Grill / Athenian NN1 5QH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Caribbean Dutch Pot NN1 4AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| BARAKATH MANDHI NN1 5QH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Northants Mart NN1 5QH | Retailers - other | 40 m | 4 Good | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Ebony & Ivory (Makola Market) NN1 4AA | Retailers - other | 40 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Milele Bar and Grill NN1 4AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Nov 2025 |
| @MP NN1 4AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Nasze Deli NN1 4AA | Retailers - other | 60 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Hope For Health Solutions Ltd NN1 5QG | Other catering premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2019 |
| The Black Prince Kitchen NN1 4AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Urban Tiger NN1 4AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bar So NN1 4AE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Afro Choice NN1 4AA | Retailers - other | 90 m | Unknown | 24 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 222 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 122 |
| Public order | 73 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 |
| Other theft | 34 |
| Drugs | 30 |
| Vehicle crime | 24 |
| Burglary | 18 |
| Robbery | 17 |
| Bicycle theft | 11 |
| Possession of weapons | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Other crime | 6 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St Giles' Terrace (238); On or near Spencer Parade (102); On or near Lower Mounts (49); On or near Theatre/Concert Hall (49); On or near Abington Square (41).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 16% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 77% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 70% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 32% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 19% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 28% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 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) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 56% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 4 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
- Food hygiene ratings Nasze Deli (retailers - other, NN1 4AA) re-inspected, still 1 Major improvement necessary (rated 25 September 2026) found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Nene Valley Day Nursery (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, NN1 5BD) newly listed: 5 Very good (rated 5 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Noodlex (takeaway/sandwich shop, NN1 2AN) newly listed: 5 Very good (rated 8 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Salt N Vinegar (restaurant/cafe/canteen, NN1 2AP) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Zoma Ethiopian and Eritrean food (restaurant/cafe/canteen, NN1 2BH) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NN1 4AE: 36 addresses of 39 in the postcode
- NN1 4AA: 34 addresses of 35 in the postcode
- NN1 4DN: 2 addresses of 66 in the postcode
- NN1 4AH: 1 address of 56 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Abington Street · Lower Mounts · Chapel Place · St Giles' Terrace · St Michael's Road · Kettering Gardens · St Edmunds Road · Denmark Road · York Road · Alexandra Road · Dunster Street · Albert Place
All the streets in NN1 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.