Postle Close Kilsby, West Northamptonshire
9 addresses across 1 postcode (CV23), about 20 m long. USRN 10600598.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £359,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, E: 1, 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 E; 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 Rugby, about 7 km (4.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 130 to 133 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Crick Medical Practice, about 3.3 km (2 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £359,000 | £359,000 | £359,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £163,000 | £163,000 | £163,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £129,000 | £110,000 | £148,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £85,500 | £85,500 | £85,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jun 2021 | 3 CV23 8YG | Detached | £359,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2011 | 6 CV23 8YG | Detached | £163,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2001 | 6 CV23 8YG | Detached | £110,000 | |
| 19 Sep 2001 | 3 CV23 8YG | Detached | £148,000 | |
| 15 Feb 1999 | 6 CV23 8YG | Detached | £80,000 | |
| 9 Apr 1998 | 6 CV23 8YG | Detached | £85,500 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 120 m². Most common: House, detached (4). Built: 1967-1975 (3); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 E (29% of about 580 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
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 9 addresses are between 130 m and 133 m above sea level (131 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV23 8YG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rugby 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7 km (4.4 miles) |
| Long Buckby 330,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Devon Ox Road Kilsby | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Rail Station Forecourt Long Buckby | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 40.9 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Crick Medical Practice | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Paddox Pharmacy | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Kreate Dental Rugby | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Hospital | St Cross Hospital | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Police station | Warwickshire Police | 7.5 km (4.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Compass Group - Royal Mail National Distribution Centre, Crick Cashzone | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 3,250 m² | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,470 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,430 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Kilsby Allotment Gardens 9,510 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Faith, a listed building (Grade II*), 530 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 42 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Faith | Listed building, Grade II* | 530 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| North Entrance to Kilsby Railway Tunnel | Listed building, Grade II* | 870 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Barby motte castle | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Ashby St Ledgers | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Briccle Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Ashby Home Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| High Park | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Tiltup's Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Cleves Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Barby Straight | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 9 |
8 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilsby Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barby Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenson Court Sheltered Housing CV23 8YS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jul 2018 |
| Red Lion CV23 8XP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Fresh Start Catering Kilsby Primary CV23 8XS | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cowley Way (4); On or near Spring Close (3); On or near Arnills Way (3); On or near Devon Ox Road (2); On or near Barby Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 39% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 60% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 22% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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 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
- CV23 8YG: 9 addresses
Nearby streets
Cowley Way · Fishers Close · Spring Close · Devon Ox Road · The Lawns · The Banks · Arnills Way · Llamas Farm Court · The Banks · Ashby Road · Chapel Street · Main Road
All the streets in CV23 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.