Flood Risk & Hydrological Appraisal
Statutory Environment Agency RoFSW & Flood Zone Telemetry
Environment Agency hydrological modelling indicates minimal overall flood hazard for NN5 5BB. The area is positioned firmly within Zone 1, reflecting an annual fluvial (river and coastal) probability of less than 0.1% (1 in 1,000 years). Furthermore, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water (RoFSW) telemetry is rated as Very Low. Buildings insurance premiums for residential properties on this postcode typically do not suffer special flood excesses or exclusions, ensuring frictionless conveyancing clearance and mortgage lending approval.
Police Street Crime & Public Safety
Official Police.uk Telemetry within 250m Radius • Period: July 2026
Public safety data compiled by the territorial police force for NN5 5BB logged 18 incidents within 250 metres during the latest published period (July 2026). This puts community safety at a moderate urban benchmark consistent with wider West Northamptonshire averages. Leading categories included anti social behaviour (22%), other theft (17%), robbery (17%). The incident density aligns with typical UK residential neighbourhoods with standard street illumination and community policing presence.
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HM Land Registry Sold Prices & Tenure
Official Statutory Price Paid Records
Official HM Land Registry Price Paid datasets record 5 recent property transactions on the immediate streets surrounding NN5 5BB, reflecting an average recorded sale price of £3,652,600. The most recent registered transaction completed at 14 GAMBREL ROAD (Otherpropertytype) for £3,550,000 on 29 January 2025. Dominant residential tenure across the micro-area is predominantly Freehold, providing solid baseline equity stability for local freehold and leasehold assets.
| Address | Type | Date | Price Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 GAMBREL ROAD | Otherpropertytype | 29 January 2025 | £3,550,000 |
| 12 GAMBREL ROAD | Otherpropertytype | 15 October 2024 | £3,250,000 |
| 1 - 3 GAMBREL ROAD | Otherpropertytype | 29 June 2022 | £7,120,000 |
| 14 GAMBREL ROAD | Otherpropertytype | 11 November 2019 | £2,853,000 |
| 12 GAMBREL ROAD | Otherpropertytype | 28 March 2017 | £1,490,000 |
Local Schools & Ofsted Ratings
Catchment Analysis within Statutory Walking Proximity
Educational catchment access for families residing in NN5 5BB is well-served, featuring 4 primary and secondary schools within statutory commuting proximity. Notable local establishments include Lyncrest Primary School (rated Good by Ofsted, situated 🚶 7 min walk • 0.36 miles). In total, 4 nearby educational institutions hold Ofsted 'Good' or 'Outstanding' inspection accreditations, supporting sustained family demand in local school catchment ballots.
Frequently Asked Questions: NN5 5BB
Pre-Acquisition Legal & Environmental Due Diligence
Is NN5 5BB at risk of flooding? ▼
According to Environment Agency models, NN5 5BB falls within Flood Zone 1 with a surface water flood risk classified as Very Low. Properties in this zone are subject to standard conveyancing search enquiries.
What is the crime density in NN5 5BB? ▼
Police.uk records logged 18 street-level incidents within 250m over the latest 30-day census period, placing this micro-location in the Moderate density category for West Northamptonshire.
What are the latest property sold prices around NN5 5BB? ▼
Official HM Land Registry Price Paid records indicate an average sold property price of £3,652,600 across recent recorded residential transactions.
Which administrative authority manages NN5 5BB? ▼
NN5 5BB is located in the local authority district of West Northamptonshire, within the parliamentary constituency of Northampton South in the East Midlands region of England.