Rushmere Close Islip, North Northamptonshire
21 addresses across 1 postcode (NN14), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 12801079.
27 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £265,000 across 1 sale. 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 7, E: 3). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in North Northamptonshire costs £2,424 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Kettering, about 12.4 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Coronation Gardens, is about 1.1 km away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 47 to 54 m above sea level. 1 of its 21 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is The Meadows Surgery, about 880 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 210 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 30 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 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £316,250 | £277,500 | £355,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £306,363 | £300,000 | £312,725 |
| 2021 | 2 | £299,000 | £270,000 | £328,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £326,000 | £266,000 | £386,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £177,000 | £177,000 | £177,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £212,500 | £210,000 | £215,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £163,725 | £157,500 | £169,950 |
| 2011 | 2 | £185,000 | £170,000 | £200,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £171,000 | £171,000 | £171,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2026 | 6 NN14 3LG | Semi-detached | £265,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2023 | HILLSIDE NN14 3LG | Detached | £355,000 | |
| 19 May 2023 | 14 NN14 3LG | Semi-detached | £277,500 | |
| 7 Jun 2022 | 12 NN14 3LG | Semi-detached | £312,725 | |
| 28 Apr 2022 | 8 NN14 3LG | Semi-detached | £300,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2021 | 13 NN14 3LG | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2021 | 18 NN14 3LG | Detached | £328,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2017 | 11 NN14 3LG | Detached | £386,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2017 | 10 NN14 3LG | Semi-detached | £266,000 | |
| 18 Oct 2016 | 10 NN14 3LG | Semi-detached | £177,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2015 | 18 NN14 3LG | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2015 | HILLSIDE NN14 3LG | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2014 | 2 NN14 3LG | Detached | £169,950 | |
| 21 May 2014 | 12 NN14 3LG | Semi-detached | £157,500 | |
| 6 Oct 2011 | HILLSIDE NN14 3LG | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2011 | 15 NN14 3LG | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 23 Dec 2010 | 1 NN14 3LG | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2006 | 14 NN14 3LG | Semi-detached | £171,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2004 | 4 NN14 3LG | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2003 | 5 NN14 3LG | Semi-detached | £134,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2002 | 15 NN14 3LG | Detached | £115,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2001 | 5 NN14 3LG | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 16 Apr 1999 | 14 NN14 3LG | Semi-detached | £59,500 | |
| 26 Jun 1998 | RUSKIN NN14 3LG | Detached | £72,500 | |
| 30 Sep 1996 | 2 NN14 3LG | Detached | £53,000 | |
| 27 Oct 1995 | 5 NN14 3LG | Semi-detached | £40,000 | |
| 19 Oct 1995 | 9 NN14 3LG | Semi-detached | £65,500 |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, detached (8); House, semi-detached (4); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (9); 1976-1982 (2); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11).
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 (18% of about 890 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 21 addresses are between 47 m and 54 m above sea level (51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN14 3LG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 12.4 km |
| Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.5 km | |
| Wellingborough 981,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.9 km | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m, 8 within 800 m; nearest (Islip) Nene View | 170 m |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 5.4 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 60.0 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest The Meadows Surgery | 880 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Thrapston Pharmacy | 1.0 km |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Thrapston Dental Centre | 750 m |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 11.7 km |
| Police station | Kettering Police Station | 11.9 km |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.0 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Coronation Gardens 330 m² | 1.1 km |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,800 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 8,580 m² | 190 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3.7 ha | 430 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Nicholas, a listed building (Grade I), 300 m south. 31 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Nicholas | Listed building, Grade I | 300 m south |
| Roman timber bridge over Harper Brook | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km north-east |
| Titchmarsh Roman Town | Scheduled monument | 2.0 km east |
| Drayton House | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.5 km west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bullicks Wood | Wood | 2.2 km north |
| Heronry Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km north-east |
| Lady Grove | Wood | 2.3 km west |
| Spinney | Wood | 2.3 km south-east |
| Aldwincle Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km north-east |
| Woodford Hill | Hill | 3.8 km south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 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 | 20 | 21 |
1 of the street's 21 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrapston Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islip Lunch Club NN14 3LY | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Islip Working Mens Club NN14 3JS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mill Lane (8); On or near Nene View (6); On or near Drayton Close (6); On or near Acorn Close (4); On or near Rushmere Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 20% | 17% |
| Private rented | 2% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 35% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 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
- NN14 3LG: 21 addresses
Nearby streets
Mill Road · Pine Tree Court · West Yard · Drayton Close · Acorn Close · St Nicholas Way · Nene View · Old Farm Lane · Jubilee Close · High Street · Mill Lane · The Green
All the streets in NN14 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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.