Temple Bar Northampton
1 address across 1 postcode (NN1), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28712304.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 950 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 480 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 82 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Mounts Medical Centre, about 170 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 13% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 629 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
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 A (71% of about 1,360 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: 42 - 48 Abington Street NN1 2AP: up to 30 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- Northampton: Former Bus Station, Greyfriars NN1 2ER: up to 400 homes, not permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Northampton: Former Top of The Town Nightclub, 73 - 91 Great Russell Street NN1 3AX: up to 19 homes, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Northampton: 2 Clare Street NN1 3JF: up to 14 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Northampton: Belgrave House, Greyfriars NN1 2ER: up to 122 homes, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Northampton: 26 Clare Street NN1 3JF: up to 5 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Northampton: 20 Market Square NN1 2DL: up to 45 homes, not permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Northampton: Car Park, Albert Place NN1 2BQ: up to 14 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 5 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 82 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN1 3RQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Long Buckby 330,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.1 km (8.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest NIA Academy Semilong | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Northampton Bus Interchange | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Newlands Car Park | 380 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allego Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 54.8 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Mounts Medical Centre | 170 m |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mounts Health Centre Pharmacy | 170 m |
| NHS dentists | 15 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Castilian Street Dental Practice | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Northampton General Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Northamptonshire Police | 260 m |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Semilong, Semilong Cashzone | 390 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,400 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Racecourse 48 ha | 260 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 2.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a listed building (Grade I), 250 m south. 148 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 7 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 | 250 m south |
| Church of St Stanislaus and St Lawrence | Listed building, Grade II* | 370 m east |
| 32 and 32A, Market Square | Listed building, Grade II* | 590 m (0.4 miles) south |
| The Guildhall | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Northampton Castle, remains of | Scheduled monument | 900 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Saxon palace complex and Saxon and medieval urban deposits in the centre of Northampton | Scheduled monument | 920 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Battle of Northampton 1460 | Registered battlefield | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Storton's Pits | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| The Spinney | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Hoppinghill Spinney | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Ryehill Spinney | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Delapre Wood | Wood | 3 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Hunsbury Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 130 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 | 190 m | 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 |
| Spring Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| 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 |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| 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 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barry Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lazeez Restaurant NN1 3RJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Lorne Road Mini Market NN1 3RN | Retailers - other | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Aug 2013 |
| Your favourites NN1 3RN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2022 |
| Best Pol Delicatessen NN1 3RJ | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Maandeeq Social Club NN1 2TN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Northampton Hope Centre NN1 3DS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2019 |
| The Garibaldi & Taco Kitchen NN1 3DX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2019 |
| preemaxinews ltd NN1 3RL | Retailers - other | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Golden Bowl NN1 2NQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Apr 2026 |
| MONOPOL NN1 3RJ | Retailers - other | 150 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Schollies African Kitchen NN1 3RR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Regent Food and Wine NN1 2NQ | Retailers - other | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pay 4 Fresh NN1 3RL | Retailers - other | 180 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 May 2026 |
| The Market Sanctuary NN1 3AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Spectrum Skills Training & Education NN1 3EW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 189 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 122 |
| Other theft | 52 |
| Public order | 45 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 |
| Robbery | 37 |
| Burglary | 36 |
| Drugs | 33 |
| Vehicle crime | 32 |
| Bicycle theft | 15 |
| Possession of weapons | 12 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Campbell Street (110); On or near A5123 (90); On or near Nelson Street (77); On or near St George'S Street (53); On or near Cromwell Street (44).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 13% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 55% | 17% |
| Private rented | 31% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 17% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 10% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 26% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 65% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 11% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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 MONOPOL (retailers - other, NN1 3RJ) now 2 Improvement necessary, was Unknown (rated 25 September 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NN1 3RQ: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Barrack Road · Wellington Place · Deal Street · Barrack Road · Ash Street · Oak Street · Lawrence Court · Elm Street · Grafton Street · Deal Court · Lorne Road · Bailiff 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.