Wadcroft Wadcroft, North Northamptonshire
11 addresses across 3 postcodes (NN16), about 150 m long. USRN 18700761.
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are 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 North Northamptonshire costs £2,424 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 83% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Kettering, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Westfield Gardens, is about 170 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 82 to 85 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dryland Medical Centre, about 320 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 510 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 18% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 844 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sep 2024 | 22 NN16 8TH | Other | £325,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 A (71% of about 750 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Kettering Town Centre. 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 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: 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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN16 8TH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN16 8SY | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
| NN16 8BA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 82 m and 85 m above sea level (84 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN16 8BA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN16 8SY | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| NN16 8TH | 100% | 83% | 83% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) | |
| Wellingborough 981,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.2 km (7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 34 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 74 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bus Interchange Kettering | 200 m |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wadcroft Car Park | 70 m |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp Pulse | 120 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 62.8 km (39 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dryland Medical Centre | 320 m |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Odessey Pharmacy | 190 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest High Street Dental Practice | 150 m |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Kettering Police Station | 250 m |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cash machine 15 Lower Street Halifax | 80 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Westfield Gardens 2.4 ha | 170 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,700 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Northfield Avenue Allotments 1.8 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 9 parks and gardens, 4.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Carey House, a listed building (Grade II*), 190 m north. 43 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Carey House | Listed building, Grade II* | 190 m north |
| Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade I | 340 m south-east |
| Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 370 m south-east |
| Sawyer's Almshouses | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Wicksteed Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Three Corner Spinney | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Cook's Spinney | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| The Wilderness | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Hill Spinnies | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Brookside Spinney | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Star Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 11 | 11 |
None of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 North Northamptonshire: see them on the North Northamptonshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hawthorn Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kettering Park Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Compass Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kettering Science Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ronald Tree Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hall Meadow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bishop Stopford School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Greenfields Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Of The Midlands Plc NN16 8SY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Lagos Kitchen Supplies NN16 8SX | Retailers - other | 50 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Good News NN16 8SX | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 7 Dec 2023 |
| The Peacock Inn NN16 8DH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jun 2024 |
| American Candies NN16 8JA | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Chopstix NN16 8SU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2025 |
| T/a Daddy's Jacket Potato T/a Loaded Bowl NN16 8JA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cake Box NN16 8JA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Bewiched NN16 8SU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
| McDonalds Restaurant Ltd NN16 8SU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2026 |
| DeFREAKINGlicious Bakery Ltd NN16 8DH | Retailers - other | 100 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Jamie's Quality Butchers NN16 8JA | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Cafe Amore NN16 8DH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Sweet Futures Limited NN16 8JA | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Costa Coffee NN16 8ST | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 250 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 189 |
| Shoplifting | 160 |
| Public order | 69 |
| Drugs | 39 |
| Other theft | 35 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 |
| Robbery | 22 |
| Possession of weapons | 15 |
| Burglary | 13 |
| Other crime | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near High Street (145); On or near Silver Street (89); On or near Crispin Place (70); On or near Shopping Area (57); On or near Market Street (54).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 18% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 29% | 17% |
| Private rented | 52% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 28% | 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 | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 74% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 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
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
- NN16 8TH: 7 addresses
- NN16 8SY: 3 addresses of 30 in the postcode
- NN16 8BA: 1 address of 6 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Walker's Lane · Crispin Place · Huxloe Place · Printers Yard · Commercial Road · Job's Yard · High Street · Dryland Street · Bridewell Lane · Job's Yard · Cromwell Road · Gold Street
All the streets in NN16 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.