Malthouse Close Northampton
22 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN1,NN4), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28712462.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £230,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (C: 19).
- 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 B; Band D in West Northamptonshire costs £2,487 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Delapre Park, is about 410 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 58 to 60 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Maple Access Partnership LLP, about 840 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 26% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 179 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Aug 2025 | 44 NN4 8RR | Semi-detached | £230,000 |
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 73 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (16); Flat (3). Built: 2003-2006 (16); 1996-2002 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (17); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (35% of about 860 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: Southbridge/Nunn Mills NN4 8FS/NN4 8GT: up to 94 homes, permissioned (200 m)
- Northampton: Ransome Road/Nunn Mills Road NN4 8AA: up to 217 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- Northampton: Ransome Road Gateway, Ransome Road NN4 8AA: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- Northampton: 153 - 165 Bridge Street NN1 1QF: up to 66 homes, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Northampton: 123 - 135 Bridge Street NN1 1QF: up to 168 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Northampton: 60 Bridge Street NN1 1PA: up to 6 homes, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Northampton: 4 - 10 Hazelwood Road NN1 1LN: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Northampton: 35 - 39 Kingswell Street NN1 1PP: up to 5 homes, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN4 8RR | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN1 5PH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 58 m and 60 m above sea level (59 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN1 5PH | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NN4 8RR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest University Senate Northampton | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Northampton Bus Interchange | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking space on Old Towcester Road, NN4 | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 53.3 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Maple Access Partnership LLP | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chemist Near Me | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Far Cotton Limited | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Northampton General Hospital | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Northamptonshire Police | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mfg - Far Cotton Filling Station | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Delapre Park 33 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,110 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 6.8 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3.5 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 68 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Delapre Abbey, a listed building (Grade II*), 530 m (0.3 miles) south. 107 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 6 of them Grade I and 7 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Delapre Abbey | Listed building, Grade II* | 530 m (0.3 miles) south |
| 78, Derngate | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) north |
| St John's Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| St John's Roman Catholic Church | Listed building, Grade I | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Battle of Northampton 1460 | Registered battlefield | 790 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Saxon palace complex and Saxon and medieval urban deposits in the centre of Northampton | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Northampton Castle, remains of | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Eleanor Cross 1km south west of Delapre Abbey | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Delapre Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Hunsbury Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Hazel Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Storton's Pits | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Grange Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Hunsbury Hill Spinney | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 22 | 22 |
None of the street's 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Eleanor Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Delapre Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Vernon Terrace Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Spring Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Abbey Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gloucester Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Castle Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Abbeyfield School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wootton Park School | All-through | 4–19 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Overstone Gate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Northampton International Academy | All-through | 4–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| Barry Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samis Foods Northampton NN4 8AA | Distributors/Transporters | 270 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Cartel Brasserie & Grill NN4 8BS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2026 |
| The Ruby NN4 8BS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Cotton End Convenience NN4 8BS | Retailers - other | 380 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Pomfret Arms NN4 8BS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 4 Good | 30 Jun 2022 |
| AfroNaija Marketplace NN4 8AH | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| UK Monopol NN4 8DL | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Nov 2023 |
| Create Coffee NN4 8DL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Macelarie RNB Meat Store Ltd NN4 8DL | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Reddy's Eat in & Takeaway NN4 8DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Fellas Takeaway NN4 8DL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Natural Fingers NN4 8DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Baloo NN4 8DL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Sakura Japanese Restaurant NN1 1QF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Giggling Sausage NN4 8AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2020 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 |
| Other theft | 23 |
| Drugs | 21 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Further/Higher Educational Building (56); On or near Malthouse Close (50); On or near Trenery Way (35); On or near Henry Bird Way (10); On or near Claughton Road (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 20 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 1% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 26% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 57% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 37% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 27% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 1% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 5% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 79% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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 Acasa Ro Ltd (retailers - other, NN4 8DL) is no longer listed; it was rated 3 Generally satisfactory found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Macelarie RNB Meat Store Ltd (retailers - other, NN4 8DL) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Create Coffee (restaurant/cafe/canteen, NN4 8DL) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Trenery Way · New South Bridge Road · Lion Court · Claughton Road · Johnson Court · Thomas Chapman Grove · Smiths Court · Senate Drive · Southfield Avenue · Henry Bird Way · Henry Bird Court · Auctioneers Way
All the streets in NN1, NN4 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.