Skipton Close Northampton
37 addresses across 1 postcode (NN4), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28701534.
- Sales: 78 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £272,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (C: 10, D: 13).
- 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 D; 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 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Grange Wood Park, is about 50 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 85 to 91 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 37 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Danes Camp Medical Centre, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £272,500 | £240,000 | £305,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £288,500 | £200,000 | £377,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £235,000 | £210,000 | £260,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £190,000 | £145,000 | £254,950 |
| 2015 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £135,750 | £132,500 | £139,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £216,500 | £216,500 | £216,500 |
| 2011 | 3 | £158,000 | £152,000 | £163,500 |
| 2010 | 2 | £161,000 | £135,000 | £187,000 |
| 2009 | 3 | £131,000 | £129,995 | £133,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2025 | 31 NN4 0RB | Semi-detached | £305,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2025 | 19 NN4 0RB | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2023 | 1 NN4 0RB | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 7 Nov 2022 | 12 NN4 0RB | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2022 | 18 NN4 0RB | Detached | £377,000 | |
| 4 Feb 2021 | 14 NN4 0RB | Semi-detached | £225,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Jun 2020 | 10 NN4 0RB | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2020 | 17 NN4 0RB | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2019 | 31 NN4 0RB | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 9 Mar 2018 | 27 NN4 0RB | Detached | £247,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Nov 2016 | 5 NN4 0RB | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2016 | 34 NN4 0RB | Detached | £254,950 | |
| 21 Sep 2016 | 17 NN4 0RB | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2015 | 17 NN4 0RB | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 4 Oct 2013 | 19 NN4 0RB | Semi-detached | £139,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2013 | 17 NN4 0RB | Semi-detached | £132,500 | |
| 21 Sep 2012 | 26 NN4 0RB | Detached | £216,500 | |
| 24 Jun 2011 | 31 NN4 0RB | Semi-detached | £163,500 | |
| 6 Jun 2011 | 1 NN4 0RB | Detached | £158,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2011 | 11 NN4 0RB | Detached | £152,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2010 | 7 NN4 0RB | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2010 | 22 NN4 0RB | Detached | £187,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2009 | 14 NN4 0RB | Semi-detached | £133,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2009 | 21 NN4 0RB | Semi-detached | £131,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2009 | 17 NN4 0RB | Semi-detached | £129,995 | |
| 26 Sep 2008 | 16 NN4 0RB | Detached | £173,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2007 | 23 NN4 0RB | Semi-detached | £150,500 | |
| 5 Sep 2007 | 35 NN4 0RB | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2007 | 32 NN4 0RB | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2006 | 21 NN4 0RB | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2006 | 9 NN4 0RB | Semi-detached | £31,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Aug 2006 | 7 NN4 0RB | Semi-detached | £138,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2006 | 5 NN4 0RB | Semi-detached | £128,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2006 | 35 NN4 0RB | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2005 | 22 NN4 0RB | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2005 | 17 NN4 0RB | Semi-detached | £132,500 | |
| 21 Jul 2005 | 21 NN4 0RB | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 18 May 2005 | 25 NN4 0RB | Detached | £155,500 | |
| 29 Apr 2005 | 14 NN4 0RB | Semi-detached | £144,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2004 | 2 NN4 0RB | Detached | £197,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2004 | 11 NN4 0RB | Detached | £145,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2003 | 17 NN4 0RB | Semi-detached | £113,200 | |
| 11 Jul 2003 | 6 NN4 0RB | Detached | £173,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2003 | 33 NN4 0RB | Semi-detached | £133,000 | |
| 27 May 2003 | 32 NN4 0RB | Detached | £151,000 | |
| 20 May 2003 | 32 NN4 0RB | Detached | £154,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2003 | 17 NN4 0RB | Semi-detached | £107,500 | |
| 15 Nov 2002 | 8 NN4 0RB | Detached | £30,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2002 | 23 NN4 0RB | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2002 | 3 NN4 0RB | Semi-detached | £90,000 |
Energy performance certificates
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 69 m². Most common: House, detached (12); House, semi-detached (9); Bungalow, semi-detached (2). Built: 1983-1990 (15); 1991-1995 (5); 1976-1982 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (14); rented (private) (4).
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 D (36% of about 580 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
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 37 addresses are between 85 m and 91 m above sea level (88 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN4 0RB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Skipton Close Merefield | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Terminus Brackmills | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Old Towcester Road, NN4 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Superior Green Energy Solutions | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 52.4 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Danes Camp Medical Centre | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Unidrug Dispensing Chemist | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Northampton General Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Unison Northants Police and Fire Branch | 300 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Northamptonshire Police HQ Cashzone | 330 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Grange Wood Park 15 ha | 50 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,030 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.9 ha | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 28 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Eleanor Cross 1km south west of Delapre Abbey, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Cross 1km south west of Delapre Abbey | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Multivallate hillfort at Hunsbury Hill | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Battle of Northampton 1460 | Registered battlefield | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Grange Wood | Wood | 690 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Hazel Wood | Wood | 720 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Hunsbury Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Delapre Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Storton's Pits | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-west |
| Bourne Bottom | Valley | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.9 | 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 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 32 | 37 |
5 of the street's 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hunsbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| Simon de Senlis Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wootton Park School | All-through | 4–19 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Overstone Gate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Abbeyfield School | Secondary | 11–18 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Abbey Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gloucester Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Hardingstone Academy | Primary | 0–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Wootton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Collingtree Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen Eleanor Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Hunsbury Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claregate Children's Home NN4 0QZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Mar 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bank View (9); On or near Kelburn Close (4); On or near Rea Close (4); On or near Skipton Close (2); On or near Thames Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 73% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 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) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
- NN4 0RB: 37 addresses of 38 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Kelburn Close · Penvale Road · Bank View · Thames Road · Buckingham Close · Rea Close · South Copse · Stanford Way · Meldon Close · Harrier Park · Kimble Close · Penn Gardens
All the streets in NN4 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.