Scirocco Close Northampton
72 addresses across 5 postcodes (NN2,NN3), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28701513.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2010 the median was £130,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: 13 addresses on its postcodes are 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 C; Band D in West Northamptonshire costs £2,487 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 95% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 4.8 km (3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 110 to 121 m above sea level.
- Noise: 35 of its 72 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Pines Surgery, about 1.5 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 1,360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £134,000 | £134,000 | £134,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2025 | UNIT 1, WESTLEIGH OFFICE PARK, 22 NN3 6AP | Other | £260,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Jul 2023 | UNIT 4, WESTLEIGH OFFICE PARK, 25 NN3 6AP | Other | £294,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Dec 2020 | UNIT 1, WESTLEIGH OFFICE PARK, 22 NN3 6AP | Other | £275,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Aug 2018 | UNIT 6 AND 7, WESTLEIGH OFFICE PARK, 27 - 28 NN3 6AP | Other | £249,600 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Aug 2018 | UNIT 6 AND 7, WESTLEIGH OFFICE PARK, 27 - 28 NN3 6AP | Other | £208,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Apr 2010 | 3 MOULTON PARK OFFICE VILLAGE NN3 6AP | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2008 | 6 NN3 6AP | Terraced | £200,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2005 | 6 NN3 6AP | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2001 | THE DRIVING ACADEMY, 20 NN3 6AP | Semi-detached | £134,000 | |
| 3 Feb 1997 | AQUARIUS NORMAN ASSOCIATES, 5 NN3 6AP | Detached | £70,000 |
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (49% of about 2,210 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 10 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN3 6AP | not in 2 or 3 | 8 / 2 / 1 | unlikely |
| NN3 6BW | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN3 6HE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN2 7AH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN2 7GE | not in 2 or 3 |
Height above sea level
The street's 72 addresses are between 110 m and 121 m above sea level (112 m on average); the ground rises about 11 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN3 6AP | 100% | 95% | 95% | 0% |
| NN3 6BW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN3 6HE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Long Buckby 330,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.1 km (8.8 miles) | |
| Wellingborough 981,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest All Saints School Sunnyside | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Northampton Bus Interchange | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Croughton Close, NN2 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 57 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Pines Surgery | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Northampton Pharmacy | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| NHS dentists | The Silver Pepper Clinic | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | St Edmund's Hospital | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Northamptonshire Police | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 36 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 300 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Boughton Allotment Gardens 1,470 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Old St John's Church, a scheduled monument, 690 m (0.4 miles) north. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old St John's Church | Scheduled monument | 690 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Boughton bowl barrow | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Boughton Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Little Warren Spinney | Wood | 720 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Warren Spinney | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Obelisk Spinney | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Long Spinney | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| North Farm Bay | Bay | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) north |
| Hoe Hill | Hill | 4.9 km (3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 37 | 72 |
35 of the street's 72 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints CofE VA Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 300 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Sunnyside Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Kingsthorpe College | Secondary | 11–18 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Boughton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Parklands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parklands Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Northampton School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | 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; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Green Oaks Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas Becket Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Buckton Fields Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitehills Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K's Kitchen NN3 6AX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Imperial Yipin NN3 6HY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 4 Good | 1 Apr 2026 |
| W G Perkins & Son NN3 6AX | Distributors/Transporters | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 13 Sep 2018 |
| Captain Fingers NN3 6NN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Duncan Close (15); On or near Rowley Way (5); On or near Scirocco Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 15% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 84% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 9 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
- NN3 6AP: 49 addresses of 52 in the postcode
- NN3 6BW: 16 addresses
- NN3 6HE: 5 addresses
- NN2 7AH: 1 address
- NN2 7GE: 1 address of 304 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Duncan Close · Dixon Road · Holly Lodge Drive · Rowley Way · Jackson Close · Boughton Green Road · Owl Close · Jacorrin Close · Regal Close · Briscoe Close · University Close · Alwyn Close
All the streets in NN2, 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.