Old Road Braunston, West Northamptonshire
19 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN11), about 430 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 10601400.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £280,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 1, D: 3, F: 1).
- 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 West Northamptonshire costs £2,487 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Long Buckby, about 8.4 km (5.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 107 to 145 m above sea level.
- Noise: 13 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Abbey House Medical Practice, about 4.2 km (2.6 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £347,500 | £189,000 | £506,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £455,000 | £455,000 | £455,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £196,950 | £196,950 | £196,950 |
| 2003 | 1 | £485,000 | £485,000 | £485,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £73,685 | £73,685 | £73,685 |
| 1996 | 1 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £207,000 | £207,000 | £207,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep 2020 | PEBBLES BARN NN11 7JB | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2019 | PEBBLES NN11 7JB | Semi-detached | £189,000 | |
| 3 May 2019 | CORNER HOUSE NN11 7JB | Semi-detached | £506,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2015 | EASTWOOD NN11 7JB | Detached | £455,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2009 | JASMINE COTTAGE NN11 7JB | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2006 | JASMINE COTTAGE NN11 7JB | Semi-detached | £196,950 | |
| 29 Aug 2003 | OLD ORCHARD NN11 7JB | Detached | £485,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2001 | JASMINE COTTAGE NN11 7JB | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 14 Dec 1998 | JASMINE COTTAGE NN11 7JB | Semi-detached | £73,685 | |
| 29 Jul 1996 | STAGGER HOLME NN11 7JB | Detached | £50,000 | |
| 15 Sep 1995 | OLD ORCHARD NN11 7JB | Detached | £207,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 168 m². Most common: House, detached (5); House, semi-detached (2). Built: before 1900 (3); 2019 (2); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (social) (1).
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 (34% of about 830 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 12 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 1 medium, 0 low and 0 very low.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN11 7JB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NN11 7JQ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 107 m and 145 m above sea level (118 m on average); the ground rises about 38 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN11 7JB | 64% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NN11 7JQ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Long Buckby 330,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| Rugby 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brindley Quays Braunston | 240 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Daventry | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 41.3 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Abbey House Medical Practice | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Ashby Fields Dental Centre | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Danetre Hospital (Out-Patients) | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Police station | Northamptonshire Police | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Ford - Daventry, Royal Oak Way Cashzone | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2,190 m² | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 610 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.6 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jetty Field Allotment Gardens 2,600 m² | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Braunstonbury deserted medieval village, moat and fishpond, a scheduled monument, 800 m (0.5 miles) west. 39 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Braunstonbury deserted medieval village, moat and fishpond | Scheduled monument | 800 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Medieval settlement at Wolfhampcote | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Braunston Covert | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Ashpole Spinney | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Middlemore Gorse | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Bragborough Hole | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Drayton Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Cleves Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 19 |
13 of the street's 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braunston Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts Aboard Aloysius NN11 7JH | Mobile caterer | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Braunston Marina | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2019 |
| Gongoozlers Rest | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hill Row (5); On or near Old Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 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) | 48% | 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) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
Hill Row · Brindley Quays · A45 · Brindley Court
All the streets in NN11 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.