Station Road Cottesbrooke, West Northamptonshire
36 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN6), about 910 m (0.6 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 10600532.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, E: 15, F: 3).
- 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 78% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Long Buckby, about 11.5 km (7.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 95 to 105 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Saxon Spires Practice, about 5.7 km (3.5 miles) away.
- People: About 130 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 45% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 124 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (13); House, detached (5); Bungalow, end-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (17); 1950-1966 (1); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (17); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 addresses)
- 1 Langham Court, Station Road, Cottesbrooke
- 2 Langham Court, Station Road, Cottesbrooke
- 3, Station Road, Cottesbrooke
- 5, Station Road, Cottesbrooke
- 6, Station Road, Cottesbrooke
- 7, Station Road, Cottesbrooke
- 9, Station Road, Cottesbrooke
- 11, Station Road, Cottesbrooke
- 12, Station Road, Cottesbrooke
- 13, Station Road, Cottesbrooke
- 14, Station Road, Cottesbrooke
- 15, Station Road, Cottesbrooke
- 17, Station Road, Cottesbrooke
- 19, Station Road, Cottesbrooke
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 (33% of about 830 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Cottesbrooke (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 1 AND 2, grade II
- 3 AND 4, grade II
- THE OLD SCHOOL COTTAGES, grade II
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 31 October 2026
- 29 October 2026 to 30 October 2026: West Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 29 January 2027: BT, Utility asset works, road closure, on the verge (major (paa) works, permit applied for)
- 29 January 2027 to 30 January 2027: West Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
Finished in the last three months
- 28 September 2026: BT, Utility asset works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
- 18 September 2026: West Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent 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: of the 19 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 2 low and 0 very low.
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 8PD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| NN6 8PE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 36 addresses are between 95 m and 105 m above sea level (99 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN6 8PD | 78% | 78% | 78% | 0% |
| NN6 8PE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Long Buckby 330,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.5 km (7.2 miles) |
| Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 13.3 km (8.3 miles) | |
| Market Harborough 943,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.2 km (8.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bus Shelter Cottesbrooke | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 55.6 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Saxon Spires Practice | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Well | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Colosseum Dental (Mawsley) | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Berrywood Hospital | 11.9 km (7.4 miles) |
| Police station | Weston Favell Police Station | 13 km (8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | The Green 5,280 m² | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 300 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade I), 760 m (0.5 miles) west. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 760 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Cottesbrooke Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 870 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Cottesbrooke Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Spinney | Wood | 810 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Pitmorehill Spinney | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Creaton Covert | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Bickle Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| River Nene Brampton Branch | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Maidwell Dale | Valley | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 26 | 36 |
10 of the street's 36 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
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (northamptonshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 45% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 48% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 55% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 41% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 13% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: West Northamptonshire Council: Highway repair and maintenance works, 29 October 2026 to 30 October 2026 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: West Northamptonshire Council: Highway repair and maintenance works, 29 January 2027 to 30 January 2027 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Utility asset works, 29 January 2027 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
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.