Walcot Close Oundle, North Northamptonshire
16 addresses across 2 postcodes (PE8), about 50 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 12806188.
37 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £246,750 across 2 sales. 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 2, E: 1). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in North Northamptonshire costs £2,424 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Corby, about 14.1 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 30 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 47 to 50 m above sea level. 8 of its 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Oundle, about 680 m away. About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | £246,750 | £245,000 | £248,500 |
| 2023 | 1 | £257,500 | £257,500 | £257,500 |
| 2021 | 1 | £242,000 | £242,000 | £242,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £279,500 | £187,000 | £372,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £222,500 | £155,000 | £290,000 |
| 2007 | 4 | £246,250 | £162,500 | £290,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £153,500 | £152,000 | £155,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £242,000 | £242,000 | £242,000 |
| 2004 | 3 | £158,000 | £155,000 | £293,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £187,250 | £162,500 | £212,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2024 | 4 PE8 4QU | Terraced | £248,500 | |
| 5 Aug 2024 | 3 PE8 4QU | Terraced | £245,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2023 | 5 PE8 4QU | Terraced | £257,500 | |
| 3 Feb 2021 | 2 PE8 4QU | Detached | £242,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2017 | 8 PE8 4QU | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2015 | 4 PE8 4QU | Terraced | £187,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2015 | 7 PE8 4QU | Detached | £372,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2011 | 3 PE8 4QU | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2011 | 15 PE8 4QU | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2007 | 15 PE8 4QU | Detached | £282,500 | |
| 28 Sep 2007 | 2 PE8 4QU | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 25 May 2007 | 8 PE8 4QU | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 8 May 2007 | 4 PE8 4QU | Terraced | £162,500 | |
| 17 Mar 2006 | 4 PE8 4QU | Terraced | £152,000 | |
| 3 Feb 2006 | 5 PE8 4QU | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2005 | 9 PE8 4QU | Detached | £242,000 | |
| 5 Nov 2004 | 14 PE8 4QU | Detached | £293,000 | |
| 5 Nov 2004 | 4 PE8 4QU | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2004 | 6 PE8 4QU | Semi-detached | £158,000 | |
| 3 Dec 2003 | 11 PE8 4QU | Detached | £212,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2003 | 1 PE8 4QU | Detached | £162,500 | |
| 22 Feb 2002 | 4 PE8 4QU | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2001 | 6 PE8 4QU | Semi-detached | £92,500 | |
| 26 Oct 2001 | 2 PE8 4QU | Detached | £118,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2000 | 12 PE8 4QU | Detached | £140,995 | New build. |
| 28 Jan 2000 | 8 PE8 4QU | Detached | £140,995 | New build. |
| 28 Jan 2000 | 2 PE8 4QU | Detached | £83,995 | New build. |
| 22 Dec 1999 | 14 PE8 4QU | Detached | £145,995 | New build. |
| 22 Dec 1999 | 10 PE8 4QU | Detached | £118,995 | New build. |
| 17 Dec 1999 | 6 PE8 4QU | Semi-detached | £64,995 | New build. |
| 29 Oct 1999 | 15 PE8 4QU | Detached | £137,995 | New build. |
| 24 Sep 1999 | 11 PE8 4QU | Detached | £110,000 | New build. |
| 27 Aug 1999 | 5 PE8 4QU | Terraced | £62,995 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 1999 | 7 PE8 4QU | Detached | £132,995 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 1999 | 1 PE8 4QU | Detached | £79,995 | New build. |
| 25 Jun 1999 | 9 PE8 4QU | Detached | £111,995 | New build. |
| 25 Jun 1999 | 3 PE8 4QU | Terraced | £62,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: House, detached (7); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1996-2002 (8); 1991-1995 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (5); owner-occupied (5).
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 (26% of about 770 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 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 47 m and 50 m above sea level (48 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE8 4QS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE8 4QU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.1 km |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m, 28 within 800 m; nearest Chestnut House Oundle | 210 m |
| EV charging points | Weldon Park (Corby) evyve | 9.7 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 68.8 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Oundle | 680 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Boots | 1.3 km |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest 5 West Street [Dental Practice] | 1.1 km |
| Hospital | Corby Community Hospital | 15.6 km |
| Police station | Cambridgeshire Police | 15.4 km |
| Cash machines | Central England Co-Op - St Osyths Lane Cashzone | 1.2 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 30 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 390 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 800 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 420 m² | 790 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 1.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Oundle School Memorial Chapel, a listed building (Grade II*), 880 m south-east. 21 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Oundle School Memorial Chapel | Listed building, Grade II* | 880 m south-east |
| Saxon settlement enclosure | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km south-east |
| South Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km south |
| Ashton Roman small town north east of Oundle | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Heron Rogers Wood | Wood | 520 m south |
| Park Wood | Wood | 1.3 km west |
| Biggin Fish Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km south-west |
| Crow Coppice | Wood | 2.4 km west |
| Oundle Wood | Wood | 2.5 km south-west |
| Winning Foot Hill | Hill | 4.6 km south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 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 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 16 |
8 of the street's 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oundle Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 370 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Prince William School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The George Inn PE8 4PR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wrap Around Care At Oundle CE Primary School PE8 5HA | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Newbold Close (4); On or near Tilley Hill Close (4); On or near Greenfields Drive (3); On or near Radcliffe Way (2); On or near Hillfield Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 11% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 38% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
Nearby streets
Newbold Close · Siddons Close · Hillfield Road · Hillfield Road · Seymour Place · Tilley Hill Close · Sondes Close · Rugby Close · Watson Close · Siddons Close · Radcliffe Way · Greenfields Drive
All the streets in PE8 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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.