Waples Close, Earls Barton, Northampton
House prices, sold prices and local information for NN6 0FQ.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Waples Close, Earls Barton, Northampton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 30 Jan 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £301,198. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2018; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Waples Close range from £281,995 to £322,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Waples Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Waples Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NN6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 5 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 5 | £301,198 | 30 Jan 2025 |
Sold prices on Waples Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Waples Close NN6 0FQ | 30 Jan 2025 | £322,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Waples Close NN6 0FQ | 4 Jul 2023 | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Waples Close NN6 0FQ | 22 Apr 2022 | £317,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Waples Close NN6 0FQ | 29 Mar 2019 | £289,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Waples Close NN6 0FQ | 30 Nov 2018 | £281,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5, Waples Close | £281,995 (Nov 2018) → £317,000 (Apr 2022) | +12% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Waples Close
Crime
38 crimes were reported within about a mile of Waples Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Waples Close is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Ise and Alledge Brook Flood alert area
- Middle Nene Flood alert area
- Isolated properties near the River Nene from Cogenhoe to Great Doddington Flood warning area
- Minor Tributaries of the Nene in Northamptonshire Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Waples Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earls Barton Primary School 454 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School 72 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Ecton Village Primary School 74 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Great Doddington Primary 126 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Ruskin Academy 255 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
| Ruskin Infant School 250 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School 303 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.3 mi |
| Weavers Academy 1,275 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 2.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Wellingborough station 3.8 mi · 1 hr 16 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Earls Barton Cemetery (after, Wellingborough Road) 5 min walk
- Earls Barton Cemetery (before, Wellingborough Road) 5 min walk
- Wellingborough Road (opp, A4500) 5 min walk
- Wellingborough Road (opp, A4500) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Earls Barton Medical Centre
8 Aggate Way, Earls Barton, Northampton · 0.7 mi - Brook Medical Centre
Ecton Brook Road, Northampton · 2.5 mi - Queensway Medical Centre
12-14 Olympic Way, Wellingborough · 2.6 mi - Albany House Medical Centre
3 Queen Street, Wellingborough · 3.2 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Earls Barton · 0.6 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Wellingborough · 1.9 mi
- Asda Express Asda Wellingborough Express Petrol · 2.0 mi
- Asda Express Asda Nene Valley East Express Petrol · 2.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Earls Barton Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Loyal Healthcare Ltd · 1.8 mi
Dentists
- Tg's Dental Suite Earls Barton · 0.6 mi
- Time For Teeth Hmp Five Wells · 2.7 mi
- Dental Surgery · 3.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 74.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 831 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,058 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 90% | 92% |
Share of homes across North Northamptonshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Waples Close
Ethnic group
| Here | North Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92% | 90.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.2% | 2.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 0.8% |
Religion
| Here | North Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 42.6% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 47.9% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | North Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 84.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 7.1% | 15.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | North Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 32.6% | 26.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.7% | 16.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 17% | 15.4% |
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 19.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.9% | 11.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 6.3% |
| Other qualifications | 2.2% | 3.1% |
General health
| Here | North Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.3% | 46.2% |
| Good health | 35% | 35.8% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | North Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 39.3% | 32% |
| 1 car or van in household | 37.5% | 40.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 9.9% | 16% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of North Northamptonshire.
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