Ring Way Northampton
158 addresses across 12 postcodes (NN4), about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 28700056.
- Energy: 92 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 30, C: 46, D: 11, E: 3, F: 1).
- Flood: 4 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 96% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 61 to 79 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 158 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Eleanor Cross Healthcare, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 1,160 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 27% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 96 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
92 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (38); House, semi-detached (25); House, end-terrace (17). Built: 1967-1975 (45); 2012 (16); 1976-1982 (13). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (33); rented (social) (22); rented (private) (9).
Each home's certificates and sales (50 addresses)
- 1 Ringway Terrace
- 1, Ringway
- 2 Ringway Terrace
- 3 Ringway Terrace
- 3, Ringway
- 4 Ringway Terrace
- 5 Ringway Terrace
- 5, Ringway
- 6 Ringway Terrace
- 7 Ringway Terrace
- 7, Ringway
- 8 Ringway Terrace
- 9 Ringway Terrace
- 10 Ringway Terrace
- 10, Ringway
- 11 Ringway Terrace
- 12 Ringway Terrace
- 14 Ringway Terrace
- 15 Ringway Terrace
- 15, Ringway
- 16 Ringway Terrace
- 17 Ringway Terrace
- 19, Ringway
- 20, Ringway
- 22, Ringway
- 23, Ringway
- 25, Ringway
- 26, Ringway
- 27, Ringway
- 31, Ringway
- 32, Ringway
- 35, Ringway
- 39, Ringway
- 40, Ringway
- 41, Ringway
- 42, Ringway
- 46, Ringway
- 61, Ringway
- 64, Ringway
- 67, Ringway
- 68, Ringway
- 69, Ringway
- 71, Ringway
- 72, Ringway
- 73, Ringway
- 75, Ringway
- 78, Ringway
- 79, Ringway
- 80, Ringway
- 83, Ringway
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 (43% of about 700 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- BRIAR HILL HOUSE, grade II
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 8 October 2026: West Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 30 September 2026: West Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the verge (immediate - urgent works)
- 17 September 2026 to 18 September 2026: West Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN4 8SQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN4 8SE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN4 8SH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN4 8ET | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN4 8SJ | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN4 8GQ | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| NN4 8SL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN4 8QU | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
| NN4 8SR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN4 8SA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN4 8SN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN4 8SS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 158 addresses are between 61 m and 79 m above sea level (70 m on average); the ground rises about 18 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN4 8ET | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN4 8QU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN4 8SA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN4 8SE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN4 8SH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN4 8SJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN4 8SL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN4 8SN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN4 8SQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN4 8SR | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| NN4 8SS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Long Buckby 330,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.8 km (8.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Thorn Hill Briar Hill | 10 m |
| Bus or coach station | Northampton Bus Interchange | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | Saints Car Park D | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Superior Green Energy Solutions | 330 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 54.4 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Eleanor Cross Healthcare | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chemist Near Me | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Northampton General Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Northamptonshire Police | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Rothersthorpe Road | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.4 ha | 310 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 410 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.5 ha | 140 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary the Virgin, a listed building (Grade II*), 760 m (0.5 miles) east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary the Virgin | Listed building, Grade II* | 760 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Multivallate hillfort at Hunsbury Hill | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Northampton Castle, remains of | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Saxon palace complex and Saxon and medieval urban deposits in the centre of Northampton | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Battle of Northampton 1460 | Registered battlefield | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Storton's Pits | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Hunsbury Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Hunsbury Hill Spinney | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Hazel Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Grange Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Delapre Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 17 |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 40 |
| Under 55 | 148 | 101 |
10 of the street's 158 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 57 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 380 m | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Delapre Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hunsbury Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen Eleanor Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gloucester Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Abbeyfield School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Spring Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Abbey Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Simon de Senlis Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lyncrest Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Upton Meadows Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Convenience Store NN4 8SX | Retailers - other | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Oct 2019 |
| Co-Op Late Shop NN4 8JH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 240 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Briar Hill Community Centre NN4 8SX | Other catering premises | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sizzle Station NN4 8JD | Mobile caterer | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| McQueens Dairies NN5 5JF | Manufacturers/packers | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ring Way (51); On or near Thorn Hill (45).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 27% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 56% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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, 8 October 2026 (give and take) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NN4 8SQ: 46 addresses
- NN4 8SE: 31 addresses of 46 in the postcode
- NN4 8SH: 27 addresses
- NN4 8ET: 20 addresses of 22 in the postcode
- NN4 8SJ: 12 addresses of 14 in the postcode
- NN4 8GQ: 9 addresses
- NN4 8SL: 6 addresses of 9 in the postcode
- NN4 8QU: 2 addresses of 54 in the postcode
- NN4 8SR: 2 addresses of 25 in the postcode
- NN4 8SA: 1 address of 30 in the postcode
- NN4 8SN: 1 address of 77 in the postcode
- NN4 8SS: 1 address of 23 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Thorn Hill · Bern Links · The Springs Walk · Ashbrow Road · The Springs · The Briars · Rothersthorpe Avenue · St James Mill Road · Rothersthorpe Crescent
All the streets in NN4 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.