Mulberry Close Northampton
14 addresses across 3 postcodes (NN5), about 190 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 28700219.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £825,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 3).
- 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 5% 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, Victoria Park, is about 910 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 68 to 77 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 St Lukes Primary Care Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 440 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £825,000 | £825,000 | £825,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £650,000 | £650,000 | £650,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £630,000 | £550,000 | £710,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £497,500 | £410,000 | £585,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £650,000 | £650,000 | £650,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £342,500 | £330,000 | £355,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £217,500 | £190,000 | £245,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £188,000 | £188,000 | £188,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 6 NN5 7AW | Detached | £825,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 9 NN5 7AW | Detached | £650,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2018 | 6 NN5 7AW | Detached | £710,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2018 | 5 NN5 7AW | Detached | £550,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2012 | 7 NN5 7AW | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2012 | 11 NN5 7AW | Detached | £585,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2009 | 10 NN5 7AW | Detached | £650,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2007 | 3 NN5 7AW | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 6 Mar 2007 | 2 NN5 7AW | Detached | £355,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2005 | 1 NN5 7AW | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2004 | 7 NN5 7AW | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2002 | 10 NN5 7AW | Detached | £190,000 | New build. |
| 5 Apr 2002 | 9 NN5 7AW | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 9 Jul 2000 | 2 NN5 7AW | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 5 May 1999 | 8 NN5 7AW | Detached | £188,000 | |
| 21 Feb 1997 | 7 NN5 7AW | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 1 Jul 1996 | 6 NN5 7AW | Detached | £160,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 204 m². Most common: House, detached (6); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (3); 1983-1990 (1); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 (48% of about 750 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: 9 Harlestone Road NN5 7AE: up to 6 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
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, 0 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN5 7AW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN5 5NJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| NN5 7AN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 68 m and 77 m above sea level (72 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN5 5NJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN5 7AN | 100% | 15% | 5% | 0% |
| NN5 7AW | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Long Buckby 330,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.4 km (7.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Malcolm Drive St James End | 290 m |
| Bus or coach station | Northampton Bus Interchange | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking space on Weedon Road, NN5 | 360 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest evyve Charging Station | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 56 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Lukes Primary Care Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Touchwood Pharmacy | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Berrywood Hospital | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Northamptonshire Police | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Victoria Park 13 ha | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 180 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dallington Park 9.6 ha | 330 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bants Lane Allotments 4.5 ha | 370 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Dallington Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 700 m (0.4 miles) north. 19 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dallington Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 700 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 730 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Northampton Castle, remains of | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Saxon palace complex and Saxon and medieval urban deposits in the centre of Northampton | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Churchyard cross base in St Michael's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Battle of Northampton 1460 | Registered battlefield | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Storton's Pits | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Hoppinghill Spinney | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Ryehill Spinney | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Berry Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Heath Spinney | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Hunsbury Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 14 | 14 |
None of the street's 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyncrest Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 300 m | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 570 m (0.4 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 |
| Chiltern Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Earl Spencer Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Millway Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hopping Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Kings Heath Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2024, 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) |
| Upton Meadows Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Castle Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenside NN5 5DA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Rising Star Homes NN5 5BL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Nightingale House-Juventes Homes Ltd NN5 7BN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Rush Greek Food NN5 5BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Feb 2026 |
| S&P NN5 5BG | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 21 May 2026 |
| Freddy's Chicken and Pizza NN5 5BG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 13 Jun 2025 |
| New China Cottage NN5 5BG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Buzz Bingo NN5 5BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Indian Brasserie NN5 5BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Windsor Fish Bar NN5 5AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Best One News Agent NN5 5BG | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Nix Kitchen NN5 5BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wah Kee NN5 5AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Sep 2026 |
| St James Kebab NN5 5BG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2023 |
| Windsor Crescent Food and Wine NN5 5AW | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Jan 2020 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Holyrood Road (23); On or near Franklin Street (8); On or near Westfield Road (6); On or near Cameron Crescent (4); On or near Malcolm Drive (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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 Nix Kitchen (restaurant/cafe/canteen, NN5 5BG) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NN5 7AW: 12 addresses
- NN5 5NJ: 1 address of 44 in the postcode
- NN5 7AN: 1 address of 23 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Trevor Crescent · Trevor Close · Malcolm Drive · Holyrood Road · Stirling Street · Westfield Road · Rosebery Avenue · The Avenue · Franklin Street · Cameron Crescent · Windsor Crescent · Belvedere Close
All the streets in NN5 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.