Red Kite Drive Oundle, North Northamptonshire
24 addresses across 1 postcode (PE8), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 12851339.
- Sales: 33 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £488,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 22 homes have an energy certificate (B: 19, C: 3).
- 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 B; 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 Corby, about 15.3 km (9.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Barnwell Country Park, is about 840 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 31 to 35 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 24 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Oundle, about 1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 15 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 | £488,000 | £488,000 | £488,000 |
| 2022 | 3 | £450,000 | £340,000 | £450,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | £315,000 | £270,000 | £437,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | £322,000 | £302,000 | £325,000 |
| 2017 | 5 | £370,000 | £280,000 | £426,000 |
| 2016 | 15 | £315,000 | £193,995 | £459,995 |
| 2015 | 2 | £410,420 | £360,840 | £460,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2026 | 10 PE8 4FG | Detached | £488,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2022 | 32 PE8 4FG | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2022 | 25 PE8 4FG | Detached | £540,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Sep 2022 | 28 PE8 4FG | Semi-detached | £340,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2022 | 10 PE8 4FG | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2020 | 8 PE8 4FG | Detached | £437,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2020 | 34 PE8 4FG | Semi-detached | £315,000 | |
| 10 Jan 2020 | 14 PE8 4FG | Semi-detached | £270,000 | |
| 17 Sep 2019 | 23 PE8 4FG | Detached | £322,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2019 | 22 PE8 4FG | Terraced | £302,000 | |
| 25 Jan 2019 | 12 PE8 4FG | Semi-detached | £325,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2017 | 21 PE8 4FG | Detached | £370,000 | New build. |
| 26 May 2017 | 2 PE8 4FG | Terraced | £370,000 | New build. |
| 18 May 2017 | 22 PE8 4FG | Terraced | £280,995 | New build. |
| 8 May 2017 | 20 PE8 4FG | Terraced | £280,000 | New build. |
| 17 Feb 2017 | 25 PE8 4FG | Detached | £426,000 | New build. |
| 22 Dec 2016 | 23 PE8 4FG | Detached | £269,995 | New build. |
| 16 Dec 2016 | 32 PE8 4FG | Detached | £379,000 | New build. |
| 28 Nov 2016 | 12 PE8 4FG | Semi-detached | £315,000 | New build. |
| 4 Nov 2016 | 24 PE8 4FG | Terraced | £321,000 | New build. |
| 28 Oct 2016 | 38 PE8 4FG | Detached | £354,000 | New build. |
| 16 Sep 2016 | 34 PE8 4FG | Semi-detached | £255,995 | New build. |
| 16 Sep 2016 | 36 PE8 4FG | Semi-detached | £193,995 | New build. |
| 26 Aug 2016 | 28 PE8 4FG | Semi-detached | £259,995 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2016 | 26 PE8 4FG | Detached | £439,995 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2016 | 8 PE8 4FG | Detached | £418,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2016 | 30 PE8 4FG | Semi-detached | £251,246 | New build. |
| 24 Jun 2016 | 18 PE8 4FG | Detached | £389,995 | New build. |
| 6 May 2016 | 16 PE8 4FG | Semi-detached | £249,995 | New build. |
| 15 Apr 2016 | 4 PE8 4FG | Detached | £459,995 | New build. |
| 31 Mar 2016 | 14 PE8 4FG | Semi-detached | £250,000 | New build. |
| 18 Dec 2015 | 6 PE8 4FG | Detached | £460,000 | New build. |
| 18 Dec 2015 | 10 PE8 4FG | Detached | £360,840 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
22 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 120 m². Most common: House, detached (8); House, end-terrace (6); House, semi-detached (6). Built: 2013 (18); 2012-2021 (3); 2012 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (22).
Each home's certificates and sales (19 addresses)
- 4 Red Kite Drive, Oundle
- 8 Red Kite Drive, Oundle
- 12 Red Kite Drive, Oundle
- 14 Red Kite Drive, Oundle
- 16 Red Kite Drive, Oundle
- 18 Red Kite Drive, Oundle
- 20 Red Kite Drive, Oundle
- 21 Red Kite Drive, Oundle
- 22 Red Kite Drive, Oundle
- 23 Red Kite Drive, Oundle
- 24 Red Kite Drive, Oundle
- 25 Red Kite Drive, Oundle
- 26 Red Kite Drive, Oundle
- 28 Red Kite Drive, Oundle
- 30 Red Kite Drive, Oundle
- 32 Red Kite Drive, Oundle
- 34 Red Kite Drive, Oundle
- 36 Red Kite Drive, Oundle
- 38 Red Kite Drive, Oundle
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 B (22% of about 600 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 31 October 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 24 addresses are between 31 m and 35 m above sea level (33 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE8 4FG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 15.3 km (9.5 miles) |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Prince William School Oundle | 170 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 67.4 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oundle | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oundle Pharmacy | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Townley House Dental Practice | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Fitzwilliam Hospital | 15.7 km (9.8 miles) |
| Police station | Hampton Police Station | 15.1 km (9.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central England Co-Op - St Osyths Lane Cashzone | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Barnwell Country Park 15 ha | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 160 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,140 m² | 220 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,460 m² | 90 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bramston House East Wing, a listed building (Grade II*), 400 m (0.2 miles) north-west. 160 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade I and 13 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bramston House East Wing | Listed building, Grade II* | 400 m (0.2 miles) north-west |
| Bramston House Central Building | Listed building, Grade II* | 400 m (0.2 miles) north-west |
| Bramston House West Wing | Listed building, Grade II* | 410 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| 4 and 6, Market Place | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Saxon settlement enclosure | Scheduled monument | 610 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| South Bridge | Scheduled monument | 720 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Bowl barrow 700m east of Oundle Lodge | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Barnwell, St Andrew's Manor | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Heron Rogers Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Sweetley Spinney | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Cuckoo Spinney | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Brickyard Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| New Fox Covert | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Biggin Fish Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.7 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 23 | 24 |
1 of the street's 24 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince William School | Secondary | 11–18 | 150 m | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oundle Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens At Prince William School PE8 4BS | School/college/university | 60 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
| MACCA Sports Academies PE8 4BS | School/college/university | 60 m | 5 Very good | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Griffin Club At Laxton Junior School PE8 4BX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Co-op PE8 4BG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2026 |
| The Coffee Tavern PE8 4BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Cookies Bakers & Confectioners Ltd PE8 4BQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Boots PE8 4BQ | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Tesco Express PE8 4BQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| The Blue Marlin PE8 4BQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Trendalls Ltd PE8 4BQ | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| The Rose And Crown PE8 4BA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Oundle News PE8 4BA | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2025 |
| The Lemon Tree PE8 4EF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Zebras Den PE8 4HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 7 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near School View (9); On or near William Court (3); On or near Bassett Place (2); On or near Riverside Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 39% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 46% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 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 9 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band B, house, mid-terrace (lodged 15 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- PE8 4FG: 24 addresses of 28 in the postcode
Nearby streets
School View · Herne Road · William Court · Bassett Place · Riverside Close · Bassett Ford Road · Croxton Close · Sutton Road · St Christopher's Drive · South Road · Churchill Walk · East Road
All the streets in PE8 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.