Olde Forde Close Brixworth, West Northamptonshire
16 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN6), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10618246.
- Sales: 25 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £560,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 4).
- 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 F; 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 9.7 km (6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Brixworth Country Park, is about 590 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 128 to 131 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Moulton Surgery, about 5.4 km (3.4 miles) away.
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 98% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | £560,000 | £500,000 | £620,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £295,000 | £285,000 | £305,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £287,000 | £287,000 | £287,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £289,995 | £289,995 | £289,995 |
| 2003 | 1 | £316,000 | £316,000 | £316,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £223,500 | £199,999 | £247,000 |
| 2000 | 15 | £207,500 | £178,000 | £233,300 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dec 2023 | 9 NN6 9XF | Detached | £500,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2023 | 2 NN6 9XF | Detached | £620,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2012 | 8 NN6 9XF | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2012 | 4 NN6 9XF | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 2 Jun 2010 | 10 NN6 9XF | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2009 | 15 NN6 9XF | Detached | £287,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2006 | 11 NN6 9XF | Detached | £289,995 | |
| 16 Jul 2003 | 2 NN6 9XF | Detached | £316,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2002 | 12 NN6 9XF | Detached | £247,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2002 | 6 NN6 9XF | Detached | £199,999 | |
| 8 Dec 2000 | 3 NN6 9XF | Detached | £201,000 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2000 | 1 NN6 9XF | Detached | £210,000 | New build. |
| 23 Nov 2000 | 10 NN6 9XF | Detached | £202,000 | New build. |
| 31 Oct 2000 | 7 NN6 9XF | Detached | £230,000 | New build. |
| 31 Oct 2000 | 5 NN6 9XF | Detached | £211,000 | New build. |
| 30 Oct 2000 | 15 NN6 9XF | Detached | £224,000 | New build. |
| 27 Oct 2000 | 9 NN6 9XF | Detached | £208,000 | New build. |
| 27 Oct 2000 | 11 NN6 9XF | Detached | £178,000 | New build. |
| 29 Sep 2000 | 12 NN6 9XF | Detached | £207,500 | New build. |
| 29 Sep 2000 | 14 NN6 9XF | Detached | £205,000 | New build. |
| 29 Sep 2000 | 16 NN6 9XF | Detached | £204,000 | New build. |
| 28 Sep 2000 | 8 NN6 9XF | Detached | £233,000 | New build. |
| 27 Sep 2000 | 6 NN6 9XF | Detached | £205,000 | New build. |
| 27 Sep 2000 | 4 NN6 9XF | Detached | £198,000 | New build. |
| 7 Sep 2000 | 2 NN6 9XF | Detached | £233,300 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 163 m². Most common: House, detached (7). Built: 1996-2002 (6); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 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 F (26% of about 780 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN6 9XF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN6 9UZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 128 m and 131 m above sea level (130 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN6 9UZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN6 9XF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
| Long Buckby 330,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13 km (8.1 miles) | |
| Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 13.9 km (8.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Froxhill Crescent Brixworth | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Northampton Bus Interchange | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | Shell Recharge Charging Station | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 59.4 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Moulton Surgery | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | The Silver Pepper Clinic | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Hospital | St Edmund's Hospital | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
| Police station | Weston Favell Police Station | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brixworth Country Park 13 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 840 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brixworth Allotment Gardens 1.1 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Brixworth market cross, a scheduled monument, 1 km (0.6 miles) north. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brixworth market cross | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bog Bay | Bay | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| North Farm Bay | Bay | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Scaldwell Arm | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Little Duke's Clump | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
| Long Clump | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
| Hoe Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 16 |
1 of the street's 16 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brixworth CofE VC Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 380 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caketrends NN6 9XG | Other catering premises | 80 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Brixworth Day Nursery NN6 9DX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Premier Brixworth Store NN6 9DY | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 31 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Northampton Road (4); On or near St Davids Close (3); On or near Broad Street (2); On or near Far Brook (2); On or near Ryngwell Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 98% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 2% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 72% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 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 10 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 Brixworth Day Nursery (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, NN6 9DX) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 20 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Ryngwell Close · Portwey Close · Laurel Close · Broad Street · The Pickerings · Eastfield Road · Saxon Heights · Grandborough Close · Wheatens Close · Far Brook · Hilltop Close · Knightons Way
All the streets in NN6 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.