The Ashes Weldon, North Northamptonshire
5 addresses across 1 postcode (NN17), about 40 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 9350187.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £642,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2).
- 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 North Northamptonshire costs £2,424 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Corby, about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 170 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 81 to 82 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lakeside Healthcare, about 4.5 km (2.8 miles) away.
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £642,000 | £642,000 | £642,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £565,000 | £565,000 | £565,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £475,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £486,000 | £486,000 | £486,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £475,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2002 | 3 | £360,000 | £350,000 | £425,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2023 | 2 NN17 3LQ | Detached | £642,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2022 | 1 NN17 3LQ | Detached | £565,000 | |
| 3 Nov 2017 | 4 NN17 3LQ | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2015 | 3 NN17 3LQ | Detached | £486,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2010 | 3 NN17 3LQ | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 11 May 2007 | 1 NN17 3LQ | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2003 | 1 NN17 3LQ | Detached | £335,000 | New build. |
| 1 Nov 2002 | 3 NN17 3LQ | Detached | £425,000 | New build. |
| 30 Aug 2002 | 2 NN17 3LQ | Detached | £360,000 | New build. |
| 16 Aug 2002 | 4 NN17 3LQ | Detached | £350,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 199 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1991-1995 (1); 1996-2002 (1); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in North Northamptonshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,424 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,616 | £1,885 | £2,155 | £2,424 | £2,963 | £3,501 | £4,040 | £4,848 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (31% of about 850 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Weldon. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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 5 addresses are between 81 m and 82 m above sea level (82 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN17 3LQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 13.3 km (8.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Deene End Weldon | 160 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Weldon Park (Corby) evyve | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 60 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Lakeside Healthcare | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Priors Hall Pharmacy | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Natural Smiles Corby | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Hospital | Corby Community Hospital | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
| Police station | Kettering Police Station | 12.6 km (7.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Central England Co-op - Occupation Road | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Green 2,220 m² | 170 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.8 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 70 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 40 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 700 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 5.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Manor House, a listed building (Grade II*), 120 m south-east. 51 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 120 m south-east |
| Roundhouse or lock-up | Scheduled monument | 180 m west |
| Little Weldon Roman villa | Scheduled monument | 290 m north-west |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 330 m south-west |
| Haunt Hill House | Listed building, Grade II* | 560 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Kirby Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 3 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Weldon Park | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Priors Hall Plantation | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Upper Laundimer Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Yoke Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Middle Laundimer Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Willow Brook (North) | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 5 |
1 of the street's 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weldon Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Apr 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: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Weldon Village Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1 km (0.6 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; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Priors Hall - A Learning Community | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Corby Business Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The George NN17 3JL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2024 |
| One Stop NN17 3JJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Weldon Pre-School NN17 3HR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Macca Sports Academies NN17 3HR | School/college/university | 370 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| J Ds Breakfast Bar NN17 3JJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Ashes (2); On or near Deene End (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 32% | 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) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
- NN17 3LQ: 5 addresses
Nearby streets
Cricketers Green · School Lane · Deene End · School Lane · Church Walk · Church Street · Roman Close · East Crescent · Bridge Street · Deeneside · Church View · Woodlands Road
All the streets in NN17 and across North 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.