Oleander Crescent Northampton
73 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN3), about 390 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28701261.
- Sales: 137 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £205,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 47 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 22, D: 20, E: 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 B; 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 7.1 km (4.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Rectory Farm Pocket Park, is about 260 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 96 to 99 m above sea level.
- Noise: 27 of its 73 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Brook Medical Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 73 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 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2025 | 2 | £234,800 | £224,600 | £245,000 |
| 2024 | 3 | £238,000 | £190,000 | £250,000 |
| 2023 | 3 | £257,500 | £225,000 | £262,500 |
| 2022 | 3 | £250,000 | £242,000 | £270,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £229,000 | £188,000 | £245,000 |
| 2020 | 5 | £180,000 | £167,000 | £223,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | £205,000 | £181,000 | £225,000 |
| 2018 | 4 | £185,998 | £175,500 | £195,000 |
| 2017 | 3 | £193,000 | £169,000 | £220,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £187,500 | £185,000 | £190,000 |
| 2015 | 3 | £169,995 | £144,000 | £169,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | 63 NN3 8QP | Semi-detached | £240,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 23 NN3 8QP | Detached | £265,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 44 NN3 8QP | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 42 NN3 8QP | Semi-detached | £260,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Sep 2025 | 26 NN3 8QP | Terraced | £224,600 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 11 NN3 8QP | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2025 | 34 NN3 8QP | Terraced | £250,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Oct 2024 | 77 NN3 8QP | Terraced | £238,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2024 | 13 NN3 8QP | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2024 | 7 NN3 8QP | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2023 | 46 NN3 8QP | Semi-detached | £257,500 | |
| 29 Jun 2023 | 28 NN3 8QP | Terraced | £225,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2023 | 31 NN3 8QP | Terraced | £262,500 | |
| 7 Nov 2022 | 47 NN3 8QP | Terraced | £242,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2022 | 21 NN3 8QP | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2022 | 9 NN3 8QP | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2021 | 37 NN3 8QP | Detached | £229,000 | |
| 4 Mar 2021 | 35 NN3 8QP | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2021 | 63 NN3 8QP | Semi-detached | £188,000 | |
| 23 Nov 2020 | 75 NN3 8QP | Terraced | £182,500 | |
| 30 Apr 2020 | 73 NN3 8QP | Semi-detached | £167,000 | |
| 9 Apr 2020 | 45 NN3 8QP | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2020 | 27 NN3 8QP | Detached | £223,000 | |
| 6 Mar 2020 | 2 NN3 8QP | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2019 | 71 NN3 8QP | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 31 May 2019 | 12 NN3 8QP | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2019 | 23 NN3 8QP | Detached | £181,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2018 | 6 NN3 8QP | Terraced | £192,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2018 | 61 NN3 8QP | Terraced | £183,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Aug 2018 | 31 NN3 8QP | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2018 | 89 NN3 8QP | Terraced | £179,995 | |
| 24 Jul 2018 | 67 NN3 8QP | Semi-detached | £190,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Jun 2018 | 43 NN3 8QP | Terraced | £175,500 | |
| 29 Sep 2017 | 18 NN3 8QP | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2017 | 42 NN3 8QP | Semi-detached | £193,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2017 | 77 NN3 8QP | Terraced | £169,000 | |
| 2 Dec 2016 | 33 NN3 8QP | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2016 | 27 NN3 8QP | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2015 | 1 NN3 8QP | Detached | £169,995 | |
| 29 May 2015 | 21 NN3 8QP | Detached | £169,995 | |
| 23 Jan 2015 | 6 NN3 8QP | Terraced | £144,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2014 | 35 NN3 8QP | Detached | £164,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2014 | 91 NN3 8QP | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2013 | 23 NN3 8QP | Detached | £139,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2013 | 35 NN3 8QP | Detached | £138,000 | |
| 28 May 2013 | 49 NN3 8QP | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2012 | 22 NN3 8QP | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2011 | 23 NN3 8QP | Detached | £120,000 | |
| 12 May 2011 | 2 NN3 8QP | Semi-detached | £55,000 | |
| 11 Mar 2011 | 89 NN3 8QP | Terraced | £105,000 |
Energy performance certificates
47 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, detached (17); House, semi-detached (17); House, mid-terrace (7). Built: 1976-1982 (28); 1983-1990 (9); 1967-1975 (9). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (32); rented (private) (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (29 addresses)
- 1, Oleander Crescent
- 2, Oleander Crescent
- 6, Oleander Crescent
- 10, Oleander Crescent
- 11, Oleander Crescent
- 12, Oleander Crescent
- 18, Oleander Crescent
- 22, Oleander Crescent
- 27, Oleander Crescent
- 28, Oleander Crescent
- 30, Oleander Crescent
- 31, Oleander Crescent
- 35, Oleander Crescent
- 37, Oleander Crescent
- 43, Oleander Crescent
- 45, Oleander Crescent
- 49, Oleander Crescent
- 51, Oleander Crescent
- 61, Oleander Crescent
- 63, Oleander Crescent
- 67, Oleander Crescent
- 71, Oleander Crescent
- 73, Oleander Crescent
- 75, Oleander Crescent
- 77, Oleander Crescent
- 79, Oleander Crescent
- 85, Oleander Crescent
- 87, Oleander Crescent
- 89, Oleander Crescent
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 (43% 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.
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
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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 73 addresses are between 96 m and 99 m above sea level (99 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN3 8QP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN3 8TD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Wellingborough 981,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.2 km (6.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Greatmeadow Blackthorn | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Northampton Bus Interchange | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | evyve Charging Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 53.1 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brook Medical Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blackthorn Pharmacy | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Weston Favell Primary Care | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | St Edmund's Hospital | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Police station | Weston Favell Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rectory Farm Pocket Park 13 ha | 260 m |
| Play area | 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 190 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.6 ha | 340 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3.3 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Andrew, a listed building (Grade I), 840 m (0.5 miles) south-west. 13 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Andrew | Listed building, Grade I | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| 20, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 920 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Romano-British settlement and pottery kilns W of Ecton North Lodge | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lings Wood | Wood | 870 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Great Olden Spinney | Wood | 930 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Fox Covert | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Goldenash Spinney | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Pike Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Sywell Bottom | Valley | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 46 | 73 |
27 of the street's 73 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackthorn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rectory Farm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Andrew's Ceva Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodvale Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ecton Brook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Ecton Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lumbertubs Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Northampton Academy Christian | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thorplands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Takeaway NN3 8QH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2025 |
| One Stop Blackthorn NN3 8QH | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2013 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Greatmeadow (39); On or near Tiptoe Close (13); On or near Oleander Crescent (12); On or near Thornfield (5); On or near Prescott Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 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 | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
Blackthorn Road · Rectory Farm Road · Thornapple Close · Greatmeadow · Prescott Close · Thornfield · Nether Jackson Court · Hopmeadow Court · Tiptoe Close · Collmead Court · Downwood Close · Beaumont Drive
All the streets in NN3 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.