Saddleback Road Northampton
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN5), about 270 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28701751.
- 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 C; Band D in West Northamptonshire costs £2,487 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 89% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 550 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 76 to 80 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Lukes Primary Care Centre, about 580 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 70 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
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 (51% of about 960 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN5 5HL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NN5 5BB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 76 m and 80 m above sea level (78 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN5 5BB | 89% | 89% | 89% | 0% |
| NN5 5HL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Long Buckby 330,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12 km (7.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ellesmere Avenue Duston | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Northampton Bus Interchange | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Weedon Road, NN5 | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest evyve Charging Station | 310 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 56.3 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Lukes Primary Care Centre | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 190 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Berrywood Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Northamptonshire Police | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 950 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bants Lane Allotments 4.5 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of Saint Luke, a listed building (Grade I), 410 m (0.3 miles) west. 21 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Saint Luke | Listed building, Grade I | 410 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Churchyard cross base in St Michael's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Upton medieval village and C17 garden earthworks | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Upton bowl barrow | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Battle of Northampton 1460 | Registered battlefield | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Storton's Pits | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Berry Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) west |
| Hoppinghill Spinney | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) north |
| Ryehill Spinney | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Bottom Spinney | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Hunsbury Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.6 | 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 | 14 | 15 |
1 of the street's 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyncrest Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 410 m (0.3 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 |
| Millway Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chiltern Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hopping Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Upton Meadows Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Earl Spencer Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families | Nursery | 0–5 | 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 Duston School | All-through | 4–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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; Early years: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Kings Heath Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next Retail Ltd NN5 5BB | Retailers - other | 200 m | Exempt | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods NN5 5DG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Costa Coffee NN5 5DG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Windsor Crescent Food and Wine NN5 5AW | Retailers - other | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Jan 2020 |
| Wah Kee NN5 5AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Windsor Fish Bar NN5 5AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Sainsbury's NN5 5DG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Argos Ltd NN5 5DG | Retailers - other | 260 m | Exempt | |
| Poppy Field Farm NN5 6GT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Sushi Gourmet NN5 5DG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 330 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd NN5 5DE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Millway Primary School NN5 6ES | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Ashbourne Day Nursery NN5 6ES | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Wickes Building Supplies Ltd NN5 5AF | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 26 |
| Robbery | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Saddleback Road (54); On or near Duston Road (13); On or near Franklin Crescent (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 80% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 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) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Costa Coffee (restaurant/cafe/canteen, NN5 5DG) newly listed: 5 Very good (rated 1 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Millway Primary School (other catering premises, NN5 6ES) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 20 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Duston Road · Ellesmere Avenue · Franklin Crescent · Mansard Close · Old Factory Way · Carlyle Avenue · Gambrel Road · Tollgate Way · Westgate Road · Somerset Drive · Westbury Close · Hawkstone Close
All the streets in NN5 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.