Simons Walk Northampton
21 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN1), about 140 m long. USRN 28712276.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £210,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 6, E: 3).
- Flood: 3 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 A; 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 470 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 80 m away, and Victoria Park (13 hectares) is about 500 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 71 to 72 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 21 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Mounts Medical Centre, about 360 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 600 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 9% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 804 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £122,000 | £122,000 | £122,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £109,000 | £98,000 | £120,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2022 | 7 NN1 2SR | Terraced | £210,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2021 | 10 NN1 2JG | Terraced | £150,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Jul 2014 | 7 NN1 2SR | Terraced | £122,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2008 | 11 NN1 2JG | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 18 Apr 2008 | 7 NN1 2SR | Terraced | £98,000 | |
| 17 Jan 2005 | 7 NN1 2SR | Terraced | £95,000 |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 68 m². Most common: Flat (8); House, mid-terrace (5); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1967-1975 (12); 1950-1966 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11); owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (2).
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 A (61% of about 940 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Northampton: Railway Station (Railfreight), St Andrews Road NN1 2SD: up to 200 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
- Northampton: Sol House, 29 St Katherines Street NN1 2QZ: up to 51 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- Northampton: Belgrave House, Greyfriars NN1 2ER: up to 122 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Northampton: Railway Station Car Park, St Andrews Road NN1 2PB: up to 280 homes, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Northampton: 34 - 34A Gold Street NN1 1RS: up to 31 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Northampton: 25 Drapery NN1 2ET: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Northampton: 21 - 23 Drapery NN1 2ET: up to 8 homes, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Northampton: 15 - 17 Drapery NN1 2ET: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
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, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN1 2SR | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN1 2JG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 71 m and 72 m above sea level (72 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN1 2JG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN1 2SR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Long Buckby 330,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14 km (8.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Regent Street Northampton | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Northampton Bus Interchange | 260 m |
| Car parks | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chalk Lane Car Park | 350 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allego Charging Station | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 54.7 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Mounts Medical Centre | 360 m |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Regent Pharmacy | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Castilian Street Dental Practice | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Northampton General Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Northamptonshire Police | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest JCR Northampton Bus Station Cashzone | 290 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 830 m² | 80 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Victoria Park 13 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 50 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Racecourse 48 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a listed building (Grade I), 320 m east. 156 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 8 of them Grade I and 8 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Holy Sepulchre | Listed building, Grade I | 320 m east |
| Cromwell House | Listed building, Grade II* | 420 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Northampton Castle, remains of | Scheduled monument | 430 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| 32 and 32A, Market Square | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade I | 460 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Saxon palace complex and Saxon and medieval urban deposits in the centre of Northampton | Scheduled monument | 480 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Battle of Northampton 1460 | Registered battlefield | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Storton's Pits | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Hoppinghill Spinney | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Hunsbury Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Delapre Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Hunsbury Hill Spinney | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Ryehill Spinney | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.0 | 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 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 21 |
6 of the street's 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 90 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castle Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 370 m | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Northampton International Academy | All-through | 4–18 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Earl Spencer Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | 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 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | 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 |
| Vernon Terrace Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Delapre Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lyncrest Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambe Supermarket NN1 2JD | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Springs Family Centre NN1 2SN | Retailers - other | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Spring Charity NN1 2JW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Vintage Retreat NN1 2JL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Nicky’s news (Londis) NN1 2SU | Retailers - other | 200 m | 4 Good | 21 Mar 2019 |
| Ramgarhia Sikh Temple NN1 2TE | Other catering premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2021 |
| F F Tees NN1 2NW | Manufacturers/packers | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Impact Food Group @ New Horizons Academy NN1 2NE | Other catering premises | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| New Horizons Academy NN1 2NE | School/college/university | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Northampton Working Mens Club NN1 2LZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Manascrew Ltd NN1 2LZ | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2019 |
| Marseille NN1 2NE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Wok Inn Chinese Restaurant NN1 2LZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 4 Good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| IMPACT-NOW NN1 2PN | Distributors/Transporters | 280 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Oriental Garden NN1 2LT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 21 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 329 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 196 |
| Other theft | 45 |
| Public order | 43 |
| Drugs | 40 |
| Vehicle crime | 33 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 |
| Burglary | 31 |
| Possession of weapons | 14 |
| Robbery | 10 |
| Other crime | 10 |
| Theft from the person | 9 |
| Bicycle theft | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Grafton Street (121); On or near Regent Street (102); On or near Parking Area (70); On or near Upper Bath Street (65); On or near Crispin Street (54).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 30% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 9% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 2% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 11% | 1% |
| Social rented | 66% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 4% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 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) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 72% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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 Dirty Burger & Wings (takeaway/sandwich shop, NN1 1RS) is no longer listed; it was rated 4 Good found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Herbert Street · Crispin Street · Althorp Street · Lady's Lane · Tower Street · Scarletwell Street · Upper Cross Street · Lower Cross Street · Spring Lane · Upper Bath Street · Horse Market · Upper Cross Street
All the streets in NN1 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.