Osyth Close Northampton
36 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN4), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28700368.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2005 the median was £250,000 across 1 sale.
- 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 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 730 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 58 to 62 m above sea level.
- Noise: 16 of its 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Abington Park Surgery, about 2 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £204,000 | £204,000 | £204,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £182,500 | £182,500 | £182,500 |
| 1998 | 1 | £148,000 | £148,000 | £148,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2025 | 21 NN4 7DY | Other | £560,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 16 NN4 7DY | Other | £425,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Jun 2022 | 14 NN4 7DY | Other | £624,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Feb 2019 | 20 NN4 7DY | Other | £410,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Aug 2018 | 12 NN4 7DY | Other | £445,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 May 2018 | 11 NN4 7DY | Other | £465,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Jan 2018 | 13 NN4 7DY | Other | £382,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Sep 2017 | 15 NN4 7DY | Other | £385,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 May 2017 | 14 NN4 7DY | Other | £410,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Aug 2016 | 16 NN4 7DY | Other | £486,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Feb 2016 | 16 NN4 7DY | Other | £1,350,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Oct 2005 | 19 NN4 7DY | Terraced | £250,000 | |
| 24 May 2002 | 17 NN4 7DY | Terraced | £204,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2001 | 19 NN4 7DY | Terraced | £182,500 | |
| 16 Mar 1998 | 18 NN4 7DY | Terraced | £148,000 | |
| 3 Oct 1997 | 17 NN4 7DY | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 27 Feb 1995 | 17 NN4 7DY | Terraced | £145,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (31% of about 980 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 30 September 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 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN4 7DY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NN4 7BD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 36 addresses are between 58 m and 62 m above sea level (60 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN4 7BD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN4 7DY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pennard Close Brackmills | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Terminus Brackmills | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Brackmills Country Park car park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 51.7 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Abington Park Surgery | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Sage Pharmacy | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Cliftonville Dental Care | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Northampton General Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Northamptonshire Police Federation | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,620 m² | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,350 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.2 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,240 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Battle of Northampton 1460, a registered battlefield, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Northampton 1460 | Registered battlefield | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Delapre Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Little Gap Spinney | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| The Spinney | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Coney Gree Plantation | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) east |
| Hunsbury Hill | Hill | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
| Storton's Pits | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 20 | 36 |
16 of the street's 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardingstone Academy | Primary | 0–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Northampton School for Boys | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Vernon Terrace Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OnTarget Range Ltd NN4 7DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2018 |
| Carbon Neutral Vending NN4 7BD | Distributors/Transporters | 190 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Pattern Trading Ltd NN4 7DT | Distributors/Transporters | 370 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Healthcare Dynamics NN4 7EX | Manufacturers/packers | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Osyth Close (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 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) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Pennard Close · Mercury Drive · Burryport Road · Liliput Road · Kilvey Road
All the streets in NN4 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.