Lowry Close Northampton
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN3), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28712428.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6).
- 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 A; Band D in West Northamptonshire costs £2,487 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 4.5 km (2.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Eastfield Park, is about 260 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 117 to 118 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Park Ave Med Cnt & Kings Heath Practice, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 490 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 96 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
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 97 m². Most common: Bungalow, end-terrace (4); Bungalow, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1996-2002 (6). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (53% of about 790 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 30 September 2026.
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 7 addresses are between 117 m and 118 m above sea level (117 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN3 6NB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN3 6QE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Wellingborough 981,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.3 km (8.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spinney Hill Road | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Northampton Bus Interchange | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Croughton Close, NN2 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest evyve Charging Station | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 55.2 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Ave Med Cnt & Kings Heath Practice | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parklands Pharmacy | 200 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodview Dental Clinic | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | St Edmund's Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Northamptonshire Police | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 290 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Eastfield Park 24 ha | 260 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 470 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 280 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 24 hectares in all.
Landmarks
5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brickyard Spinney | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Round Spinney | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| The Spinney | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Little Warren Spinney | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Lings Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Pike Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 7 |
7 of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Becket Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 380 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parklands Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parklands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Boothville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Eastfield Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Northampton School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Mar 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; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Northampton College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Arbours Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Headlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Weston Favell Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingsley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Coffee Shop NN3 6ND | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Andrews Take Away NN3 6ND | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Parklands Pharmacy NN3 6ND | Retailers - other | 150 m | Exempt | |
| Manfield Health Campus NN3 6NP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Tesco NN3 6ND | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2019 |
| Squires Mews NN3 6QP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Churchill Avenue Stores NN3 6PG | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2023 |
| Lakeview News NN3 6PG | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2014 |
| C&G Go Coffee NN3 6HW | Mobile caterer | 350 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hospital (24); On or near Becket Way (23); On or near Attlee Close (15); On or near Eden Close (11); On or near Lowry Close (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 26% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 84% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
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
Mandeville Close · Dorman Close · Woolston Close · Glenville · Eden Close · Attlee Close · Manfield Way · Becket Way · Coppice Drive · Spinney Hill Road · Macmillian Way · Stanton Avenue
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.