Salcey Close Hartwell, West Northamptonshire
20 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN7), about 160 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 36100328.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £241,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (C: 12, D: 4).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wolverton, about 9.6 km (6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 127 to 129 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Parks Medical Practice, about 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £241,000 | £241,000 | £241,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £161,500 | £161,500 | £161,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £169,995 | £169,995 | £169,995 |
| 2003 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £89,995 | £89,995 | £89,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 2018 | WOODCROFT NN7 2HN | Detached | £241,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2012 | DALWOOD NN7 2HN | Semi-detached | £161,500 | |
| 22 Aug 2005 | DALWOOD NN7 2HN | Semi-detached | £169,995 | |
| 31 Jan 2003 | WOODCROFT NN7 2HN | Detached | £145,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2000 | WOODCROFT NN7 2HN | Detached | £89,995 | New build. |
| 6 Oct 2000 | DALWOOD NN7 2HN | Semi-detached | £89,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 69 m². Most common: Flat (6); Maisonette, semi-detached (4); Maisonette, not recorded (3). Built: 1950-1966 (11); 1930-1949 (2); 1996-2002 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11); owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
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 (39% of about 830 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, 1 at medium risk and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN7 2HN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN7 2HQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 127 m and 129 m above sea level (128 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN7 2HN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN7 2HQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wolverton 339,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.6 km (6 miles) |
| Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 10.7 km (6.7 miles) | |
| Milton Keynes Central 6.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 13.6 km (8.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kits Close Hartwell | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Terminus Brackmills | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 44.8 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Parks Medical Practice | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Roade Pharmacy | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Rodericks Dental LTD | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Northampton General Hospital | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) |
| Police station | Unison Northants Police and Fire Branch | 7.8 km (4.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | Unnamed 240 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 230 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,890 m² | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John the Baptist, a listed building (Grade II*), 550 m (0.3 miles) west. 9 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 John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sandpit Copse | Wood | 560 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Rowley Wood | Wood | 710 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Hartwell Clear Copse | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Organ's Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Grange Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-east |
| Bourne Bottom | Valley | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.9 | 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 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 20 |
10 of the street's 20 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartwell Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 300 m | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Hols Ltd NN7 2HL | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Kingswood Education Catering Ltd NN7 2HL | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Hartwell Village Stores & PO NN7 2HE | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hartwell and District Conservative Club NN7 2HE | Other catering premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Meadslade (6); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (6); On or near Forest Road (5); On or near Willow Lane (5); On or near Rose Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 36% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 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 | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 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 7 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
Oak Close · Salcey Avenue · Hazel Close · Rush Close · Barley Close · Rose Close · Kits Close · Forest Glade · Grafton Close · Crabtree Close · Wood Lane · Meadslade
All the streets in NN7 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.