Millies Lane Bulwick, North Northamptonshire
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN17), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 12850302.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £640,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 2, D: 3).
- Flood: 3 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 B; Band D in North Northamptonshire costs £2,424 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 94% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Corby, about 9.1 km (5.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 73 to 77 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Oundle, about 9.2 km (5.7 miles) away.
- People: About 150 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 56% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 5 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £640,000 | £640,000 | £640,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £398,000 | £398,000 | £398,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £396,750 | £396,750 | £396,750 |
| 2012 | 1 | £389,950 | £389,950 | £389,950 |
| 2011 | 1 | £363,000 | £363,000 | £363,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £392,000 | £385,000 | £399,000 |
| 2003 | 3 | £329,995 | £239,995 | £350,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2024 | 7 NN17 3EA | Detached | £640,000 | |
| 9 Sep 2016 | 2 NN17 3EA | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2016 | 1 NN17 3EA | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2015 | 5 NN17 3EA | Detached | £398,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2013 | 7 NN17 3EA | Detached | £396,750 | |
| 3 Jan 2012 | 2 NN17 3EA | Detached | £389,950 | |
| 26 Aug 2011 | 1 NN17 3EA | Detached | £363,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2007 | 7 NN17 3EA | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2004 | 7 NN17 3EA | Detached | £385,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jan 2004 | 5 NN17 3EA | Detached | £399,000 | New build. |
| 19 Dec 2003 | 1 NN17 3EA | Detached | £239,995 | New build. |
| 5 Dec 2003 | 3 NN17 3EA | Detached | £329,995 | New build. |
| 28 Nov 2003 | 2 NN17 3EA | Detached | £350,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 190 m². Most common: House, detached (6). Built: 2003-2006 (4); 2007-2011 (1); 2024 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 B (20% of about 1,090 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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
- THE FARMHOUSE, grade II
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, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN17 3EA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN17 3EU | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 73 m and 77 m above sea level (75 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN17 3EA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN17 3EU | 94% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) |
| Stamford (Lincs) 343,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14 km (8.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bulwick Village DRT | 180 m |
| EV charging points | Weldon Park (Corby) evyve | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 60.3 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Oundle | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Priors Hall Pharmacy | 5.2 km (3.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Natural Smiles Corby | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Corby Community Hospital | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) |
| Police station | Stamford Police Station | 14.6 km (9.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Nicholas, a listed building (Grade I), 220 m north-west. 29 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Nicholas | Listed building, Grade I | 220 m north-west |
| Bulwick Hall and Attached Entrance Loggia and Garden Room | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Gates and Gatepiers Approximately 150 Metres South West of Bulwick Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 730 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Blatherwycke medieval village remains | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Deene Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kennel Coppice | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Cookes Bushes | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Cadge Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Bantrup Bushes | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-west |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Stone Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 8 |
2 of the street's 8 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 North Northamptonshire: see them on the North Northamptonshire page.
Nearest schools
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens Head NN17 3DY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Bulwick Village Shop NN17 3DY | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2021 |
| The Wondergarden NN17 3DY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Millies Lane (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 56% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 39% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 30% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 22% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
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
All the streets in NN17 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.