Quarry Park Close Northampton
86 addresses across 1 postcode (NN3), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28700726.
- Flood: 7 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 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 5.2 km (3.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 540 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 118 to 124 m above sea level.
- Noise: 52 of its 86 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Moulton Surgery, about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 30% 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 anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2023 | 3 NN3 6QB | Other | £300,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Nov 2019 | 1 NN3 6QB | Terraced | £200,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Mar 2019 | 5 NN3 6QB | Other | £180,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 Jun 2016 | 4 NN3 6QB | Other | £210,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Aug 2015 | 3 NN3 6QB | Other | £165,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
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 (45% of about 820 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Northampton: 69 Booth Rise NN3 6HP: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 2 October 2026: West Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 10 September 2026: West Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 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 86 addresses are between 118 m and 124 m above sea level (121 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN3 6QB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Wellingborough 981,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.9 km (8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Clayfield Close Moulton Park | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Northampton Bus Interchange | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Croughton Close, NN2 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest evyve Charging Station | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 55.8 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Moulton Surgery | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parklands Pharmacy | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodview Dental Clinic | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | St Edmund's Hospital | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Weston Favell Police Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 290 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Old St John's Church, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old St John's Church | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brickyard Spinney | Wood | 260 m north-west |
| Round Spinney | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Little Warren Spinney | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Warren Spinney | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Pike Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) east |
| North Farm Bay | Bay | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 34 | 86 |
52 of the street's 86 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Becket Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Boothville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parklands Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parklands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Northampton School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thorplands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Northampton College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Moulton School and Science College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Northampton School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Arbours Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Eastfield Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trilogy Active LTD NN3 6QF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | Unknown | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Bewiched Coffee NN3 6RW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2023 |
| Fernie Fields Sports & Social Club NN3 7BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2020 |
| Greggs PLC NN3 6RW | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Dominos Pizza NN3 6RW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Hope Enterprises NN3 6RX | Distributors/Transporters | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Weston Favell Centre Foodbank NN3 6RX | Distributors/Transporters | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Howards Way (8); On or near Quarry Park Close (2); On or near Brad Street (2); On or near Sandfield Close (1); On or near Moulton Way North (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 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) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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: West Northamptonshire Council: Highway repair and maintenance works, 2 October 2026 (give and take) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NN3 6QB: 86 addresses of 88 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Clayfield Close · Sandfield Close · Brickyard Spinney Road · Brad Street · Moulton Way North · Moulton Way · Howards Way · Manning Road · Pond Wood Close · Greenfinch Drive · Russell Square · Boughton Lane
All the streets in NN3 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.