Orphir Close Northampton
9 addresses across 1 postcode (NN2), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10619434.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £395,000 across 8 sales.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 8).
- 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 C; 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 4.4 km (2.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 99 to 100 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 The Pines Surgery, about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 58% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 95 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8 | £395,000 | £350,000 | £425,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 2022 | 6 NN2 8FZ | Detached | £425,000 | New build. |
| 31 Oct 2022 | 8 NN2 8FZ | Detached | £395,000 | New build. |
| 20 Oct 2022 | 4 NN2 8FZ | Detached | £400,000 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 2022 | 7 NN2 8FZ | Detached | £395,000 | New build. |
| 16 Sep 2022 | 5 NN2 8FZ | Detached | £360,000 | New build. |
| 2 Sep 2022 | 3 NN2 8FZ | Detached | £390,000 | New build. |
| 2 Aug 2022 | 2 NN2 8FZ | Detached | £350,000 | New build. |
| 15 Jul 2022 | 1 NN2 8FZ | Detached | £425,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 119 m². Most common: House, detached (8). Built: 2022 (8).
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 C (51% of about 1,010 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 99 m and 100 m above sea level (99 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN2 8FZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) |
| Long Buckby 330,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.1 km (7.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Primary School Buckton Fields | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Northampton Bus Interchange | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Croughton Close, NN2 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 58.2 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Pines Surgery | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Northampton Pharmacy | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | The Silver Pepper Clinic | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | St Edmund's Hospital | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Police station | Northamptonshire Police | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 19 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,570 m² | 40 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.5 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3.3 ha | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 21 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Boughton bowl barrow, a scheduled monument, 1 km (0.6 miles) north. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Boughton bowl barrow | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Boughton Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Long Spinney | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Nursery Wood | Wood | 900 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Obelisk Spinney | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Brickhill Spinney | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) north |
| Little Brickhill Spinney | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Brampton Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 | 9 | 9 |
None of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckton Fields Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 240 m | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitehills Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 270 m | No published inspection |
| Whitehills Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 300 m | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Sunnyside Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Boughton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kingsthorpe Village Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jan 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: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| All Saints CofE VA Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Kingsthorpe College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Green Oaks Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vapes N Snacks NN2 8GD | Retailers - other | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tesco Express (2182) NN2 8ES | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 200 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2023 |
| Yumas Buckton Ltd NN2 8ES | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Tesco NN2 8DF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2017 |
| Whitehills Public House NN2 8EW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| The gentle parcel NN2 8GJ | Retailers - other | 350 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Golden Bird NN2 8EQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Michaels Grill & Pizza NN2 8EQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2022 |
| Golden Hill NN2 8EP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Whitehills Post Office & News NN2 8EP | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Smiths Farm Shop NN6 8AA | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2024 |
| The Butchery NN6 8AA | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily NN2 8EP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Lasaan (Once Upon A Time In India) NN2 8EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Plush Pancakes NN2 8EZ | Mobile caterer | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 33 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Buxton Way (60); On or near Highwayman Close (15); On or near Fair Mile (12); On or near Home Farm Drive (6); On or near Fallow Walk (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 2% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 58% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 14% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 86% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Postcodes on this street
- NN2 8FZ: 9 addresses
Nearby streets
Highwayman Close · Rodgate Close · Buxton Way · Lime Kiln Close · Fallow Walk · Home Farm Drive · Jacquest Road · Ringrose Close · Marvelsike Way · Fair Mile · Greenhills Road · Leason Close
All the streets in NN2 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.