Park Close Badby, West Northamptonshire
19 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN11), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10601410.
- Sales: 27 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £404,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 7, E: 4, F: 2).
- Flood: 12 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 67% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Long Buckby, about 9.9 km (6.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 118 to 120 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Danetre Medical Practice, about 3.1 km (1.9 miles) away.
- People: About 700 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 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 | £404,000 | £404,000 | £404,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £322,500 | £322,500 | £322,500 |
| 2020 | 2 | £262,500 | £260,000 | £265,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £304,000 | £265,000 | £343,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £259,000 | £259,000 | £259,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £270,000 | £245,000 | £273,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £208,000 | £208,000 | £208,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £225,000 | £220,000 | £230,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | 20 NN11 3AH | Semi-detached | £404,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2022 | 9 NN11 3AH | Semi-detached | £322,500 | |
| 30 Jul 2020 | 5 NN11 3AH | Semi-detached | £265,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2020 | 14 NN11 3AH | Semi-detached | £260,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2019 | 20 NN11 3AH | Semi-detached | £343,000 | |
| 25 Jan 2019 | 4 NN11 3AH | Semi-detached | £265,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2018 | 15 NN11 3AH | Semi-detached | £259,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2017 | 18 NN11 3AH | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2016 | 4 NN11 3AH | Semi-detached | £270,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2016 | 11 NN11 3AH | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2016 | 2 NN11 3AH | Semi-detached | £273,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2015 | 1 NN11 3AH | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2014 | 3 NN11 3AH | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2013 | 17 NN11 3AH | Semi-detached | £208,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2011 | 16 NN11 3AH | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2010 | 2 NN11 3AH | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 8 Jan 2010 | 20 NN11 3AH | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 6 Nov 2009 | 1 NN11 3AH | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2008 | 20 NN11 3AH | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2003 | 2 NN11 3AH | Semi-detached | £172,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2002 | 12 NN11 3AH | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 9 Jul 2001 | 16 NN11 3AH | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 6 Apr 2001 | 2 NN11 3AH | Semi-detached | £118,000 | |
| 20 Aug 1999 | 6 NN11 3AH | Semi-detached | £42,500 | |
| 1 Jun 1999 | 11 NN11 3AH | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 11 Jun 1997 | 12 NN11 3AH | Semi-detached | £76,500 | |
| 17 Aug 1995 | 3 NN11 3AH | Semi-detached | £60,000 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 124 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8); Bungalow, semi-detached (6). Built: 1950-1966 (9); 1967-1975 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 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 B (18% of about 920 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Badby (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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, 8 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN11 3AH | not in 2 or 3 | 7 / 4 / 4 | unlikely |
| NN11 3AQ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 118 m and 120 m above sea level (119 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN11 3AH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN11 3AQ | 100% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Long Buckby 330,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.9 km (6.1 miles) |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Vicarage Hill Badby | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Daventry | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 46.2 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Danetre Medical Practice | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Danetre Hospital (Out-Patients) | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Daventry Police Station | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Junction Cashzone | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Green 6,270 m² | 130 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 620 m² | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 220 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Badby Allotment Gardens 5,070 m² | 310 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Remains of a moated monastic retreat house, manorial courthouse and inn, a scheduled monument, 200 m north-east. 35 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Remains of a moated monastic retreat house, manorial courthouse and inn | Scheduled monument | 200 m north-east |
| Church of St Mary the Virgin | Listed building, Grade II* | 340 m south-west |
| Dower House, Fawsley Park | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Fawsley Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Badby Wood | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Badby Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Temple Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Bullshill Spinney | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| River Nene (Newnham Arm) | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| The Dingle | Valley | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 19 |
3 of the street's 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badby School | Primary | 3–11 | 220 m | No published inspection |
| Newnham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Start Catering Badby Primary | School/college/university | 210 m | 5 Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| The Maltsters NN11 3AF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Inspirado NN11 3AF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Main Street (2); On or near Vicarage Hill (2); On or near Brookside Lane (2); On or near The Glebe (1); On or near Park Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 40% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 19% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 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 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
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
Main Street · Brookside Lane · Chapel Lane · The Glebe · Court Yard Lane · Court Yard Lane · School Lane · Vicarage Hill · Orchard Close · Pound Lane · Stone Way · Main Street
All the streets in NN11 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.