Roberson Close Towcester, West Northamptonshire
29 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN12), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36100289.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £310,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 27 homes have an energy certificate (C: 21, D: 6).
- 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 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 13.7 km (8.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 97 to 102 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 29 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Towcester Medical Centre, about 270 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 33% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 78 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £203,000 | £203,000 | £203,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £196,000 | £196,000 | £196,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £186,500 | £186,500 | £186,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2023 | 4 NN12 6EB | Semi-detached | £310,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2023 | 4 NN12 6EB | Semi-detached | £305,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Sep 2021 | 31 NN12 6EB | Semi-detached | £175,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Dec 2014 | 4 NN12 6EB | Semi-detached | £203,000 | |
| 5 Mar 2010 | 6 NN12 6EB | Semi-detached | £196,000 | |
| 8 Jun 2006 | 6 NN12 6EB | Semi-detached | £186,500 |
Energy performance certificates
27 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 62 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (15); Flat (8); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1976-1982 (15); 1967-1975 (11); 2012 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (22); owner-occupied (2).
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 (57% of about 630 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)
- Towcester: Green Lane Nursery NN12 6JD: up to 31 homes, not permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 29 addresses are between 97 m and 102 m above sea level (100 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN12 6DS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN12 6EB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 13.7 km (8.5 miles) |
| Wolverton 339,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hesketh Crescent Towcester | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coach Park Silverstone | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 50.9 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Towcester Medical Centre | 270 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jardines Pharmacy | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bridge Dental Practice | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Buckingham Hospital | 13.8 km (8.5 miles) |
| Police station | Towcester Police Station | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4.2 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 580 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 330 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,840 m² | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 6.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 157, Watling Street West, a listed building (Grade II*), 670 m (0.4 miles) north. 81 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 157, Watling Street West | Listed building, Grade II* | 670 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Number 88 (The Chantry House) and Attached Forecourt Walls and Gateway | Listed building, Grade II* | 780 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Church of St Lawrence | Listed building, Grade I | 800 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Bury Mount motte castle | Scheduled monument | 910 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Bank of Roman town 550ft (170m) in length N of Brackley Road and W of High Street | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Easton Neston | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Water | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Church Spinney | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Burcote Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Fox Covert | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Ash Plantation | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 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 | 28 | 29 |
1 of the street's 29 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 West Northamptonshire: see them on the West Northamptonshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towcester Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Feb 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; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Sponne School | Secondary | 11–18 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Marie Weller Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towcester Sports & Social Club NN12 6HD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Country Comforts NN12 6HS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| The Ganges NN12 6ED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2024 |
| One Stop NN12 6HD | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2018 |
| Jardines (Uk) Ltd NN12 6HD | Retailers - other | 270 m | Exempt | |
| Jardines Pharmacy NN12 6HD | Retailers - other | 270 m | Exempt | |
| Hobbs Coffee Bar NN12 6HD | Other catering premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2025 |
| ABM Catering Limited NN12 6AU | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Chans Fish & Chips NN12 6AT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hicks Court (28); On or near Hesketh Crescent (10); On or near Bickerstaffes Road (7); On or near Hicks Road (6); On or near Caernarvon Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 33% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 61% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Caernarvon Close · Baden Powell Crescent · Sponnes Road · Hicks Road · Dryden Road · Solly's Way · Hesketh Crescent · Leeson Road · St Lawrence Road · Sandringham Close · Orchard Close · Hicks Court
All the streets in NN12 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.