Thorne Close Northampton
18 addresses across 1 postcode (NN5), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10619195.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £314,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (B: 11).
- 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 G; 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 4.3 km (2.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 580 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 90 to 94 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Lukes Primary Care Centre, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 51 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 | 1 | £314,000 | £314,000 | £314,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £279,000 | £279,000 | £279,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £279,995 | £279,995 | £279,995 |
| 2016 | 3 | £256,995 | £256,995 | £279,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2025 | 3 NN5 6WH | Semi-detached | £314,000 | |
| 6 Mar 2020 | 1 NN5 6WH | Semi-detached | £279,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2019 | 3 NN5 6WH | Semi-detached | £279,995 | |
| 19 Aug 2016 | 2 NN5 6WH | Detached | £279,995 | New build. |
| 13 May 2016 | 3 NN5 6WH | Semi-detached | £256,995 | New build. |
| 29 Apr 2016 | 1 NN5 6WH | Semi-detached | £256,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); House, detached (2); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 2016 (7); 2014 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
- 1, Thorne Close, Harlestone
- 2, Thorne Close, Harlestone
- 3, Thorne Close, Harlestone
- 4, Thorne Close, Harlestone
- 5, Thorne Close, Harlestone
- 6, Thorne Close, Harlestone
- 7, Thorne Close, Harlestone
- 8, Thorne Close, Harlestone
- 9, Thorne Close, Harlestone
- 11, Thorne Close, Harlestone
- 15, Thorne Close, Harlestone
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 G (23% of about 1,030 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 31 October 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 18 addresses are between 90 m and 94 m above sea level (91 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN5 6WH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.6 miles) |
| Long Buckby 330,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Whites Lane Lower Harlestone | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Northampton Bus Interchange | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Bizspace Northampton KG House Car Park | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | evyve Charging Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 58.2 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | St Lukes Primary Care Centre | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Limehurst Square Pharmacy | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Berrywood Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Northamptonshire Police | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Central England Co-Op - Duston Cashzone | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,800 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,380 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 6.9 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Settlement site 330yds (300m) N of mill, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Settlement site 330yds (300m) N of mill | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Slatepit Plantation | Wood | 400 m (0.2 miles) west |
| Round Oak Plantation | Wood | 530 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Harlestone Heath | Wood | 740 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Heath Spinney | Wood | 760 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Great Stew | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
| Shepherd's Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 | 17 | 18 |
1 of the street's 18 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duston Eldean Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Duston School | All-through | 4–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Mar 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; Early years: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hopping Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Harlestone Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Londis NN5 6NU | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2022 |
| The Hart NN5 6NU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 4 Good | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Ashvin Food & Wine NN5 6NT | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 16 Oct 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Irons Road (29); On or near Garner Close (7); On or near York Way (5); On or near Harrison Road (4); On or near Dunkley Way (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 11% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 82% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
- NN5 6WH: 18 addresses
Nearby streets
Irons Road · Harrison Road · York Way · Garner Close · Dunkley Way · Lee Road · De Bray Close · Lumley Drive · Knighton Close · Knighton Close · Quarry Road
All the streets in NN5 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.