Paddock Lane Desborough, North Northamptonshire
26 addresses across 1 postcode (NN14), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 18700525.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £99,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 1, E: 3, F: 1).
- 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 North Northamptonshire costs £2,424 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 7.5 km (4.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 90 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 117 to 119 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Rothwell Medical Centre, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 100 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 | £99,500 | £99,000 | £100,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £118,000 | £118,000 | £118,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £39,000 | £39,000 | £39,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £23,500 | £23,500 | £23,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £58,000 | £58,000 | £58,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £32,000 | £32,000 | £32,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 2023 | 48 NN14 2LZ | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2023 | 48A NN14 2LZ | Semi-detached | £99,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2018 | 48 NN14 2LZ | Detached | £160,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Sep 2016 | ST. JOHN AMBULANCE NN14 2LZ | Other | £101,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Dec 2011 | 63 NN14 2LZ | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2004 | 87 NN14 2LZ | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2002 | 87 NN14 2LZ | Detached | £118,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2000 | 65 NN14 2LZ | Terraced | £39,000 | |
| 22 Jan 1999 | 65 NN14 2LZ | Terraced | £23,500 | |
| 12 Dec 1997 | 87 NN14 2LZ | Detached | £58,000 | |
| 27 Jan 1995 | 65 NN14 2LZ | Terraced | £32,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 69 m². Most common: Flat (4); House, semi-detached (3); House, end-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (4); 1950-1966 (4); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4); rented (private) (2); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in North Northamptonshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,424 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,616 | £1,885 | £2,155 | £2,424 | £2,963 | £3,501 | £4,040 | £4,848 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (34% of about 640 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
Finished in the last three months
- 16 October 2026: North Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 30 September 2026: North Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway, footpath (immediate - urgent works)
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 26 addresses are between 117 m and 119 m above sea level (118 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN14 2LZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Market Harborough 943,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) |
| Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.4 km (6.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Paddock Lane Desborough | 40 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Total Parking Solutions Ltd | 310 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sainsburys Desborough Smart Charge | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 55.4 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Rothwell Medical Centre | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Howitts Chemist | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brennan Dental Surgery | 210 m |
| Hospital | Woodlands Hospital | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Police station | Kettering Police Station | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central England Co-op - Desbrough | 170 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 960 m² | 90 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,360 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 140 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Anglican and Methodist Church of St Giles, a listed building (Grade I), 130 m south. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican and Methodist Church of St Giles | Listed building, Grade I | 130 m south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rothwell Gullet | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Stanton Plantation | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Gaultney Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Stirling Spinney | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Darwen Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
| Mill Hill | Hill | 4.9 km (3 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 20 | 26 |
6 of the street's 26 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 North Northamptonshire: see them on the North Northamptonshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havelock Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 200 m | No published inspection |
| Havelock Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 250 m | No published inspection |
| Loatlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Montsaye Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Inadequate (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Works NN14 2LX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Desborough Conservative Club NN14 2LX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 4 Good | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Desborough Services Club NN14 2NP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Desborough Indoor Bowls Club NN14 2NB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Steve's Food at Indoor Bowls Club NN14 2NB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Sunshine Preschool NN14 2UB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| The R Inn Tapas & Grill NN14 2RL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2022 |
| Central Co-operative Society NN14 2QS | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Dragon City NN14 2NB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2025 |
| The George NN14 2NB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Feast India NN14 2RL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Pizza Plus Desborough NN14 2RL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2024 |
| J K Peri Peri Grill NN14 2RL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 4 Good | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Best Kebab & Pizza NN14 2ND | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| TA Bros Fish Bar NN14 2ND | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Beech Close (15); On or near Supermarket (14); On or near Chaplins Lane (13); On or near Welland Court (12); On or near Paddock Mews (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 49% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: North Northamptonshire Council: Highway repair and maintenance works, 16 October 2026 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NN14 2LZ: 26 addresses of 28 in the postcode
Nearby streets
St. Giles Close · Paddock Mews · Victoria Street · High Street · Compton Street · Chaplins Lane · Saxon Close · Dunkirk Avenue · Beech Close · Buckwell Close · Station Road · Wilton Close
All the streets in NN14 and across North 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.