The Nurseries Northampton
48 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN1), about 170 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 28712406.
- Sales: 95 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £180,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 42 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 38).
- 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 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 2 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Midsummer Meadow, is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 68 to 70 m above sea level.
- Noise: 21 of its 48 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Abington Park Surgery, about 920 m (0.6 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 20% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 164 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | £180,000 | £165,000 | £180,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £164,000 | £160,000 | £168,000 |
| 2023 | 3 | £155,000 | £153,000 | £160,500 |
| 2022 | 3 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £175,500 |
| 2021 | 2 | £172,250 | £169,500 | £175,000 |
| 2018 | 4 | £153,500 | £150,000 | £165,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £136,975 | £128,950 | £145,000 |
| 2015 | 3 | £122,000 | £120,000 | £130,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2009 | 3 | £125,000 | £117,500 | £130,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | 15 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £180,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Apr 2025 | 23 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £180,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Feb 2025 | 7 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £165,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Nov 2024 | 2 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £160,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Nov 2024 | 14 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £168,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Jul 2023 | 52 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £155,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Jun 2023 | 36 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £160,500 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Jun 2023 | 19 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £153,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Oct 2022 | 40 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £170,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Jul 2022 | 31 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £175,500 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Jul 2022 | 21 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £170,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Dec 2021 | 42 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £175,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Aug 2021 | 38 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £169,500 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Apr 2019 | 50 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £160,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Aug 2018 | 42 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £150,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 May 2018 | 15 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £157,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 May 2018 | 28 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £150,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Mar 2018 | 1 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £165,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Mar 2017 | 23 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £150,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 May 2016 | 48 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £128,950 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Apr 2016 | 17 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Dec 2015 | 52 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £130,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Dec 2015 | 46 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £122,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Feb 2015 | 2 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Nov 2014 | 32 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £150,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Jul 2014 | 26 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Nov 2011 | 15 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Oct 2009 | 15 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Oct 2009 | 24 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £130,500 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Jun 2009 | 1 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £117,500 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Feb 2008 | 18 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Mar 2007 | 23 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £139,995 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Mar 2007 | 20 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £134,995 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Sep 2006 | 11 NN1 5HN | Semi-detached | £133,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Jul 2006 | 15 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £140,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Jun 2006 | 8 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £127,500 | Leasehold. |
| 26 May 2006 | 17 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 May 2006 | 23 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £130,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Apr 2006 | 34 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £137,250 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Mar 2006 | 26 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £127,500 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Dec 2005 | 8 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Sep 2005 | 22 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £115,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Jun 2005 | 24 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £140,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 May 2005 | 42 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Sep 2004 | 25 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £130,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Aug 2004 | 46 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Aug 2004 | 28 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £156,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 May 2004 | 19 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £152,250 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Mar 2004 | 40 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Dec 2003 | 1 NN1 5HN | Flat or maisonette | £138,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
42 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 56 m². Most common: Flat (37); Bungalow, semi-detached (4); House, detached (1). Built: 1996-2002 (31); 2003-2006 (8); 2007-2011 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (25); owner-occupied (12); rented (social) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (20 addresses)
- 3, The Nurseries
- 9, The Nurseries
- 10, The Nurseries
- 12, The Nurseries
- 16, The Nurseries
- 17, The Nurseries
- 18, The Nurseries
- 19, The Nurseries
- 20, The Nurseries
- 23, The Nurseries
- 24, The Nurseries
- 25, The Nurseries
- 26, The Nurseries
- 32, The Nurseries
- 34, The Nurseries
- 38, The Nurseries
- 40, The Nurseries
- 42, The Nurseries
- 50, The Nurseries
- 52, The Nurseries
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 (59% of about 1,110 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: Princess House, Cliftonville Road NN1 5AE: up to 42 homes, permissioned (170 m)
- Northampton: Lings Upper School, Birds Hill Walk NN3 8JH: up to 60 homes, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Northampton: Cadogan House, 32 - 32A Billing Road NN1 5DQ: up to 9 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Northampton: 29 Victoria Road NN1 5ED: up to 12 homes, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Northampton: 195 - 201 Wellingborough Road NN1 4ED: up to 8 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Northampton: 30 - 32 Wycliffe Road NN1 5JF: up to 6 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Northampton: Former St Edmunds Hospital, Wellingborough Road NN1 4DX: up to 13 homes, permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- Northampton: St Giles House 76 St Giles Street NN1 1BG: up to 9 homes, permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 11 January 2027 to 14 January 2027: HUTCHISON 3G LTD, Utility asset works, road closure, on the verge (major (paa) works)
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 48 addresses are between 68 m and 70 m above sea level (69 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN1 5HN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN1 5HQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fitzroy House Northampton | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Northampton Bus Interchange | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking space on The Avenue, NN1 | 70 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 53.2 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abington Park Surgery | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sage Pharmacy | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cliftonville Dental Care | 120 m |
| Hospital | Northampton General Hospital | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Northamptonshire Police | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Barry Road Cashzone | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Midsummer Meadow 28 ha | 360 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,350 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.2 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 790 m² | 320 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 35 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is St Andrew's Hospital (Front Block and Wings Only), a listed building (Grade II*), 410 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 56 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Hospital (Front Block and Wings Only) | Listed building, Grade II* | 410 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| 78, Derngate | Listed building, Grade II* | 860 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Edgar Mobbs War Memorial | Listed building, Grade II* | 880 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Church of St Giles | Listed building, Grade I | 900 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Battle of Northampton 1460 | Registered battlefield | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Saxon palace complex and Saxon and medieval urban deposits in the centre of Northampton | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Northampton Castle, remains of | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Spinney | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Delapre Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Hunsbury Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
| Storton's Pits | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) west |
| Hazel Wood | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-west |
| Little Gap Spinney | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.2 | 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 | 5 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 27 | 48 |
21 of the street's 48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Terrace Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Northampton School for Boys | Secondary | 11–18 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Barry Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Abington Vale Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Castle Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | 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 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| Spring Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bridgewater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Whippy NN1 5BT | Other catering premises | 160 m | Exempt | |
| Medirest Healthcare - Compass Group NN1 5DR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| N'pton Conservative Club NN1 5DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 4 Good | 2 Aug 2018 |
| Devynn Catering @ Conservative Club NN1 5DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Tompkins Cafe NN1 5DG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Smyth House,Special diets NN1 5DG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Blue Tree Hospitality NN1 5DG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Daily Bread Co-Operative NN4 7AD | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Northampton General Hospital NN1 5BD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Little Learners Childcare NN1 5BE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Push Society NN1 5GB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Smoke Craft NN1 5NX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 119 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Nurseries (125); On or near A4501 (17); On or near Cliftonville Road (17); On or near Hospital (4); On or near The Avenue (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 20% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 73% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 34% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 34% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 90% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 72% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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 Push Society (restaurant/cafe/canteen, NN1 5GB) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
The Avenue · Cliftonville Road · Berkeley Close · Cliftonville · Cliftonville Court · Riverside Way · Alfred Street · Norman-D-Gate
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.