School Way Northampton
1 address across 1 postcode (NN3), about 80 m long. USRN 28712620.
- 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 Northampton, about 4.2 km (2.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Eastfield Park, is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 109 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Abington Medical Centre, about 910 m (0.6 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 480 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 255 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 (50% of about 860 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
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 address is about 109 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN3 2NX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Wellingborough 981,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.2 km (8.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 20 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 49 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Upland Road Headlands | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Northampton Bus Interchange | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Co-Op Barry Road Car Park | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 54.1 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abington Medical Centre | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abington Pharmacy | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | St Edmund's Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Northamptonshire Police | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Bushland Road | 190 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Eastfield Park 24 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 470 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 380 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 25 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is New Ways, a listed building (Grade II*), 940 m (0.6 miles) south. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| New Ways | Listed building, Grade II* | 940 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Battle of Northampton 1460 | Registered battlefield | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Spinney | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Brickyard Spinney | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Round Spinney | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Lings Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Crowlane Spinney | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Pike Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are 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 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 230 m | No published inspection |
| Eastfield Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Weston Favell Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Weston Favell CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Northampton College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Arbours Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cedar Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Boothville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas Becket Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingsley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lumbertubs Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Headland PH NN3 2NZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Bushland Chippy NN3 2NS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Impact Food Group T/A Dolce NN3 2NS | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| S M Co-Op NN3 2NS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Acorn Child Care NN3 2NS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Eastfield Fish Bar NN3 2RG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Family Shopper NN3 2PU | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2024 |
| China Red NN3 2PU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2020 |
| Broadway News & Off Licence NN3 2PU | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2022 |
| Owls Nest Nursery Ltd NN3 2PT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Ze Fast Food NN3 2PU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 17 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 158 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (174); On or near James Lewis Court (25); On or near Upland Road (19); On or near Whiteland Road (12); On or near Dryland Road (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 70% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 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) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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 Impact Food Group T/A Dolce (school/college/university, NN3 2NS) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 23 February 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NN3 2NX: 1 address of 28 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Upland Road · Whiteland Road · Dryland Road · Sheraton Close · Longland Road · James Lewis Court · Cherry Close · Sandiland Road · Birchfield Crescent · Debdale Road · Silverdale Road · Longland Court
All the streets in NN3 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.