Windrush Way Northampton
27 addresses across 1 postcode (NN5), about 320 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28701887.
- Sales: 30 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £218,498 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 6, E: 1, F: 1).
- 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 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Kingsthorpe Park, is about 590 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 76 to 83 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 27 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Queensview Medical Centre, about 800 m (0.5 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | £218,498 | £199,995 | £237,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £206,500 | £190,000 | £223,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £195,995 | £195,995 | £195,995 |
| 2018 | 1 | £178,000 | £178,000 | £178,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £138,000 | £138,000 | £138,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £148,500 | £148,500 | £148,500 |
| 2013 | 1 | £118,000 | £118,000 | £118,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £121,500 | £121,500 | £121,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £117,000 | £117,000 | £117,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £118,000 | £115,000 | £121,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2024 | 13 NN5 7NA | Terraced | £237,000 | |
| 7 Feb 2024 | 29 NN5 7NA | Terraced | £199,995 | |
| 6 Oct 2023 | 17 NN5 7NA | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2022 | 51 NN5 7NA | Terraced | £220,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2020 | 35 NN5 7NA | Terraced | £223,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2020 | 25 NN5 7NA | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2019 | 25 NN5 7NA | Semi-detached | £195,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Aug 2019 | 13 NN5 7NA | Terraced | £195,995 | |
| 23 Aug 2019 | 13 NN5 7NA | Terraced | £188,100 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Feb 2018 | 45 NN5 7NA | Semi-detached | £178,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2015 | 25 NN5 7NA | Semi-detached | £138,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2014 | 35 NN5 7NA | Terraced | £148,500 | |
| 20 Aug 2013 | 45 NN5 7NA | Semi-detached | £118,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2008 | 19 NN5 7NA | Terraced | £121,500 | |
| 23 Feb 2007 | 39 NN5 7NA | Semi-detached | £117,000 | |
| 23 May 2006 | 35 NN5 7NA | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 6 Jan 2006 | 13 NN5 7NA | Terraced | £121,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2005 | 27 NN5 7NA | Terraced | £119,995 | |
| 27 May 2005 | 11 NN5 7NA | Semi-detached | £122,000 | |
| 20 May 2005 | 25 NN5 7NA | Semi-detached | £116,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2005 | 19 NN5 7NA | Terraced | £82,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2004 | 1 NN5 7NA | Semi-detached | £86,995 | |
| 2 Feb 2004 | 51 NN5 7NA | Terraced | £112,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2002 | 41 NN5 7NA | Semi-detached | £79,995 | |
| 12 Jul 2002 | 39 NN5 7NA | Semi-detached | £75,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2002 | 51 NN5 7NA | Terraced | £73,450 | |
| 23 Oct 2000 | 7 NN5 7NA | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 16 Dec 1999 | 21 NN5 7NA | Semi-detached | £51,000 | |
| 15 Sep 1998 | 13 NN5 7NA | Terraced | £41,000 | |
| 19 Jun 1998 | 21 NN5 7NA | Semi-detached | £46,500 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (9); House, mid-terrace (5). Built: 1950-1966 (12); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (social) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
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 (94% of about 620 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: Former Dairy Crest Depot, Horsley Road NN2 6LS: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
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 27 addresses are between 76 m and 83 m above sea level (80 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN5 7NA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Long Buckby 330,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.5 km (7.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Heathfield Way Kings Heath | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Northampton Bus Interchange | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bizspace Northampton KG House Car Park | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | evyve Charging Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 56.6 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Queensview Medical Centre | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Square Pharmacy | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Queens Park Dental Practice | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Northampton General Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Northamptonshire Police | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda ThorntonRoarthamp, Kingsthorpe Cashzone | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kingsthorpe Park 7.7 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 280 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.3 ha | 230 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 7.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John the Baptist, a listed building (Grade I), 650 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade I | 650 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Kingsthorpe Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 740 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 950 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Dallington Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Battle of Northampton 1460 | Registered battlefield | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hoppinghill Spinney | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Ryehill Spinney | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Heath Spinney | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Dallington Heath | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Storton's Pits | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Hunsbury Hill | Hill | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 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 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 27 |
5 of the street's 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Heath Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingsthorpe Village Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jan 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 |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families | Nursery | 0–5 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 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; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Earl Spencer Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Chiltern Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected 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 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padel Power NN5 7PP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Zoomania NN5 7QA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Purple Onion NN5 7LQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Park Square Pharmacy NN5 7LQ | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Northants Venue Hire and Laser Zone NN5 7QA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Divine NN5 7LQ | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Londis NN5 7LQ | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Oregano (Grill House) NN5 7QP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Cibo NN5 7QP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Fortivita Ltd NN5 7QP | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| RCCG Jesus Sanctuary Northampton NN5 7QP | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Windrush Way (19); On or near Chapel Green (12); On or near Nene Way (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 34% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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 Padel Power (restaurant/cafe/canteen, NN5 7PP) newly listed: 5 Very good (rated 8 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NN5 7NA: 27 addresses of 30 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Nene Way · Mill Lane · Chapel Green · Derwent Drive · Welland Way · Derwent Close · Park Drive · East Oval
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.