Scaldwell Road Old, West Northamptonshire
12 addresses across 3 postcodes (NN6), about 140 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 10618495.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £418,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 1).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Kettering, about 9.3 km (5.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 114 to 121 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Moulton Surgery, about 7.3 km (4.5 miles) away.
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 54 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £418,000 | £418,000 | £418,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £499,950 | £499,950 | £499,950 |
| 2011 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £445,000 | £445,000 | £445,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £75,500 | £75,500 | £75,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £58,000 | £58,000 | £58,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2017 | ROSE COTTAGE NN6 9RB | Detached | £418,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2015 | 1 NN6 9RB | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2014 | THE CROFT NN6 9RB | Detached | £499,950 | |
| 12 Aug 2011 | 6 NN6 9RB | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2008 | ROSE COTTAGE NN6 9RB | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2007 | THE CROFT NN6 9RB | Detached | £445,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2006 | ROSE COTTAGE NN6 9RB | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 24 May 1999 | 5 NN6 9RB | Semi-detached | £75,500 | |
| 20 Jun 1997 | 5 NN6 9RB | Semi-detached | £58,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 83 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (1); House, mid-terrace (1); House, detached (1). Built: 1930-1949 (2); before 1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (2); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 (21% of about 920 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
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 6 November 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN6 9RA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN6 9QX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| NN6 9RB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 114 m and 121 m above sea level (117 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN6 9QX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN6 9RA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN6 9RB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.3 km (5.7 miles) |
| Wellingborough 981,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.9 km (8 miles) | |
| Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 13.3 km (8.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The White Horse PH Old | 90 m |
| EV charging points | Shell Recharge Charging Station | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 62.2 km (39 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Moulton Surgery | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Well | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Colosseum Dental (Mawsley) | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Woodlands Hospital | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
| Police station | Kettering Police Station | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 510 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 130 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Scaldwell Allotment Gardens 9,700 m² | 270 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Andrew, a listed building (Grade I), 110 m south. 17 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 St Andrew | Listed building, Grade I | 110 m south |
| Walgrave moated site. | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Lamport Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Home Plantation | Wood | 440 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Oak Spinney | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Walgrave Arm | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Scaldwell Arm | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Bog Bay | Bay | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south |
| Clint Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 12 |
3 of the street's 12 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
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Parish Charities Community Centre NN6 9RR | Other catering premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2018 |
| The White Horse NN6 9QX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 4 Good | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Old Village Hall NN6 9RQ | Other catering premises | 120 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Barnes Close (44); On or near Scaldwell Road (3); On or near Charles Close (3); On or near Townson Close (3); On or near Chapel Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 45% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 38% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: West Northamptonshire Council: Highway repair and maintenance works, 6 November 2026 (multi-way signals) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NN6 9RA: 10 addresses of 11 in the postcode
- NN6 9QX: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
- NN6 9RB: 1 address of 16 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Barnes Close · Townson Close · Church Lane · Charles Close · Chapel Lane · Lamport Road · Faxton End · Faxton End · Red Hill Court · Cleavers Lane · Harrington Road · Bridle Road
All the streets in NN6 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.