NN1 2LU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (NN1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2LU) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

Postal Area. In our case NN which means Northampton.
Postal District. In our case NN1.
Postal Sector. In our case NN1 2.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LU.

The regional mail center for the post area NN is the National Distribution Centre, which is located at Danes Way, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 7DD.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the NN1 2LU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is NORTHAMPTON CENTRAL DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the NN1 2LU postcode have the street address of Sheep Street

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the NN1 2LU postcode is home to a bustling 29 residents!

It is situated within the post town of NORTHAMPTON within the old postal county of Northamptonshire.

NN1 2LU is within the town of Northampton.

The NN1 2LU postcode area is composed of 78.57% residential properties, 21.43% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in NN1 2LU are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached, detached, enclosed mid-terrace and end-terraced. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced.

Most properties in NN1 2LU are privately rented with the rest being owned by the occupiers.

None Domestic Buildings in NN1 2LU fall under these categories: Shops and Food And Drink.

Shops include 2, 4, Cancer Research Uk 8, 18A, and Ground Floor 18, Sheep Street.

Food And Drink include 6, Chopstick Noodles Bar 6, and 18A, Sheep Street.

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NN1 2LU: Points of Interest

The Kabin

The Kabin is a retail outlet located at 18 Sheep Street, Northampton, NN1 2LU.

Royal Fried Chicken

Royal Fried Chicken is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 6 Sheep Street, Northampton, NN1 2LU.

Royal Pizza And Kebab

Royal Pizza And Kebab is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 6 Sheep Street, Northampton, NN1 2LU.

Tops Pizza Northampton

Tops Pizza Northampton is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 4 Sheep Street, Northampton, NN1 2LU.

Property Type	Percentage
Residential	78.57%
Commercial	21.43%
Public	0%

Telephone Area Code for NN1 2LU

The telephone area code for NN1 2LU is 01604 Northampton.

Map Coordinates for NN1 2LU

Latitude	52.2389334473
Longitude	-0.897537966062

Weather Forecast for NN1 2LU

Mon 6th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	5.00%	SW 2 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	5.00%	W 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	7.00%	E 2 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C)	15.00%	E 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C)	18.00%	NNE 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain	16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	80.00%	NNE 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	2.00%	NNE 4 mph

Tue 7th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Partly cloudy (night)	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	1.00%	NNE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	2.00%	N 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Partly cloudy (day)	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	3.00%	N 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Partly cloudy (day)	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	4.00%	N 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C)	10.00%	NNE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C)	11.00%	N 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	6.00%	N 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	1.00%	NE 7 mph

Wed 8th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	5.00%	NE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Overcast	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	9.00%	NNE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Overcast	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	8.00%	NE 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	6.00%	ENE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	4.00%	E 2 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C)	4.00%	ESE 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C)	4.00%	ESE 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	3.00%	SE 4 mph

Thu 9th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	3.00%	SSE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	4.00%	S 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	4.00%	SSW 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	3.00%	SSW 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C)	4.00%	SSW 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	19.0°C (feels like 19.0°C)	5.00%	SSW 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C)	4.00%	SSW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	3.00%	S 4 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the NN1 2LU Postcode?

Download Speeds For NN1 2LU

Average Mbps	47.800
Median Mbps	48.200
Maximum Mbps	79.650

NN1 2LU has an average download speed of 47.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,372 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

23% of postcodes (278,350) have slower broadband speeds.

76% of postcodes (904,919) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For NN1 2LU

Average Mbps	12.100
Median Mbps	14.300
Maximum Mbps	20.000

NN1 2LU has an average upload speed of 12.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).

9,922 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

37% of postcodes (443,132) have slower upload speeds.

62% of postcodes (731,587) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of NN1 2LU Postcode

England Primary Schools

Cedar Road Primary School

Address: Cedar Road Primary School, Cedar Road East, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 2JF

Distance: 1.57 miles

School Website

Contact: 01604712645

Barry Primary School

Address: Barry Primary School, Barry Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5JS

Distance: 1.06 miles

School Website

Contact: 01604234574

Stimpson Avenue Academy

Address: Stimpson Avenue Academy, Stimpson Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4LR

Distance: 0.96 miles

School Website

Contact: 01604346800

Kingsley Primary School

Address: Kingsley Primary School, Wallace Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7EE

Distance: 1.57 miles

School Website

Contact: 01604713822

Kingsley Primary School

Address: Kingsley Primary School, Wallace Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7EE

Distance: 1.57 miles

Contact:

Vernon Terrace Primary School

Address: Vernon Terrace Primary School, Vernon Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5HE

Distance: 0.76 miles

School Website

Contact: 01604633894

Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School

Address: Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School, Trinity Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6JW

Distance: 1.09 miles

School Website

Contact: 01604931130

Castle Academy

Address: Castle Academy, St George's Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2TR

Distance: 0.32 miles

School Website

Contact: 01604638679

The Abbey Primary School

Address: The Abbey Primary School, Winchester Road, Delapre, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 8AZ

Distance: 1.67 miles

School Website

Contact: 01604660100

The Abbey Primary School

Address: The Abbey Primary School, Winchester Road, Delapre, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 8AZ

Distance: 1.67 miles

Contact:

Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School

Address: Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School, St Davids Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7QL

Distance: 1.41 miles

School Website

Contact: 01604714674

Earl Spencer Primary School

Address: Earl Spencer Primary School, Streatfield Road, Spencer Estate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 7DE

Distance: 0.99 miles

School Website

Contact: 01604751130

Spring Lane Primary School

Address: Spring Lane Primary School, Spring Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2JW

Distance: 0.29 miles

School Website

Contact: 01604639114

Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery

Address: Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery, Thorn Hill, Briar Hill, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 8SW

Distance: 1.23 miles

School Website

Contact: 01604768392

Delapre Primary School

Address: Delapre Primary School, Rothersthorpe Road, Far Cotton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 8JA

Distance: 1.08 miles

School Website

Contact: 01604761456

Queen Eleanor Primary Academy

Address: Queen Eleanor Primary Academy, Queen Eleanor Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 8NN

Distance: 1.16 miles

School Website

Contact: 01604761200

St James Church of England Primary School

Address: St James Church of England Primary School, Harlestone Road, St James, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 7AG

Distance: 0.82 miles

School Website

Contact: 01604751475

Lyncrest Primary School

Address: Lyncrest Primary School, Lyncrest Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 5PE

Distance: 1.33 miles

School Website

Contact: 01604751336

England Secondary Schools

Northampton School for Boys

Address: Northampton School for Boys, Billing Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5RT

Distance: 1.27 miles

School Website

Contact: 01604230240

Malcolm Arnold Academy

Address: Malcolm Arnold Academy, Trinity Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6JW

Distance: 1.09 miles

School Website

Contact: 01604778000

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near NN1 2LU

CASTILIAN STREET DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 10 CASTILIAN STREET, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 1JX

Distance: 0.28 miles

Contact: :

VICTORIA PROMENADE DENTAL

Address: 16 VICTORIA PROMENADE, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 1HH

Distance: 0.34 miles

Contact: :

CHEYNE WALK (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 7 CHEYNE WALK, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5PT

Distance: 0.41 miles

Contact: :

ABINGTON DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 1A BILLING ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5AL

Distance: 0.44 miles

Contact: :

DELAPRE DENTAL CARE

Address: 5 BILLING ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5AN

Distance: 0.46 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: THE ELMS, CLIFTONVILLE, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5BE

Distance: 0.65 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near NN1 2LU

BOOTS

Address: 9 THE PARADE, GROSVENOR CENTRE, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 2BY

Distance: 0.05 miles

Contact: tel: 01604 635566

SUPERDRUG PHARMACY

Address: 9-11 WOOD STREET, GROSVENOR CENTRE, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 2ED

Distance: 0.16 miles

Contact: tel: 01604 631146

REGENT PHARMACY

Address: 10-11 REGENT SQUARE, NORTHAMPTON, NN1 2NQ

Distance: 0.23 miles

Contact: tel: 01604 250734

MOUNTS HEALTH CENTRE PHARMACY

Address: THE MOUNTS MEDICAL CENTRE, CAMPBELL STREET, NORTHAMPTON, NN1 3DS

Distance: 0.23 miles

Contact: tel: 01604 250838

MEDICINA PHARMACY.CO.UK

Address: UNIT 3 PRIORY S IND PARK, 11 UPPER PRIORY STREET, NORTHAMPTON, NN1 2PT

Distance: 0.36 miles

Contact: tel: 01604 345869

WELL

Address: 3 ADELAIDE STREET, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6AR

Distance: 0.49 miles

Contact: tel: 01604 634437

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near NN1 2LU

BOOTS OPTICIANS (THE PARADE, NORTHAMPTON)

Address: 9 THE PARADE, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 2BY

Distance: 0.05 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (NORTHAMPTON)

Address: UNIT 23, GROSVENOR CENTRE, UNION STREET, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 2EW

Distance: 0.09 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (NORTHAMPTON)

Address: 29-31 GROSVENOR CENTRE, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 2EL

Distance: 0.11 miles

Contact: :

THE EYE CLINIC OF NORTHAMPTON

Address: 11-13 GOLD STREET, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 1RA

Distance: 0.17 miles

Contact: :

CHEC NORTHAMPTON

Address: UNITS 1A & 1B SOL, MAREFAIR, NORTHAMPTON, NN1 1SR

Distance: 0.24 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (NORTHAMPTON)

Address: 50-52 ABINGTON STREET, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 2AP

Distance: 0.26 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near NN1 2LU

THE MOUNTS MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: CAMPBELL STREET, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 3DS

Distance: 0.23 miles

Contact: tel: 01604 632117

MAPLE ACCESS PARTNERSHIP LLP

Address: MAPLE HOUSE, 17-19 HAZELWOOD ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 1LG

Distance: 0.31 miles

Contact: tel: 01604 250969

LEICESTER TCE HEALTHCARE CTR

Address: 7-8 LEICESTER TERRACE, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6AL

Distance: 0.49 miles

Contact: tel: 01604 633682

LANGHAM PLACE SURGERY

Address: 11 LANGHAM PLACE, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6AA

Distance: 0.59 miles

Contact: tel: 01604 638162

QUEENSVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: THORNTON ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6LS

Distance: 1.02 miles

Contact: tel: 01604 713315

QUEENSVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: THORNTON ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, NN2 6LS

Distance: 1.02 miles

Contact: :

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Transport Links near NN1 2LU

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: NN1 2LU

Northampton
Northampton station, Black Lion Hill, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1SP
Distance: 0.96 miles
Driving Time: 6.32 minutes
Long Buckby
Long Buckby station, Station Road, Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, NN6 7QA
Distance: 10.87 miles
Driving Time: 18.70 minutes
Wellingborough
Wellingborough station, Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1NA
Distance: 12.49 miles
Driving Time: 15.40 minutes
Kettering
Kettering station, Station Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7HJ
Distance: 14.37 miles
Driving Time: 22.38 minutes
Wolverton
Wolverton station, Stratford Road, Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, MK12 5LJ
Distance: 18.85 miles
Driving Time: 24.92 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near NN1 2LU

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near NN1 2LU

M1 J15

Distance: 4.29 miles

Driving Time: 6.98 minutes

M1 J15A

Distance: 4.46 miles

Driving Time: 7.24 minutes

M1 J16

Distance: 5.49 miles

Driving Time: 9.45 minutes

M1 J18

Distance: 16.24 miles

Driving Time: 19.86 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the NN1 2LU Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Northampton South Boro Const
Member or Parliament	Andrew Lewer
Contact Details	Contact Andrew Lewer
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the NN1 2LU Postcode in?

The Council for this Postcode is West Northamptonshire Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.

You can visit the website for West Northamptonshire at the following link West Northamptonshire.

How much is the Council Tax?

West Northamptonshire Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.

Once you know the council tax band you can view how much West Northamptonshire charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.

Planning Applications

When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.

Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.

Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.

Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the NN1 2LU Postcode is?

Libraries are the responsibility of West Northamptonshire council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Libraries | West Northamptonshire Council

House Sales in NN1 2LU

Yearly House Sales for NN1 2LU
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2011	£64,000	£64,000	£64,000	1
2014	£67,000	£67,000	£67,000	1
2015	£900,000	£900,000	£900,000	1
2016	£92,000	£92,000	£92,000	1
2017	£90,000	£90,000	£90,000	1
2018	£250,000	£90,000	£241,667	3
2022	£83,000	£83,000	£83,000	1

Postcodes near the NN1 2LU Postcode

NN1 2HL Bradshaw Street NN1 3NL Church Lane NN1 2QP College Street NN1 2EU Drapery NN1 2HG Drapery NN1 2ET Drapery NN1 3AH Ladys Lane NN1 2DN Market Square NN1 2DL Market Square NN1 4BX Market Street NN1 2LZ Sheep Street NN1 2NE Sheep Street NN1 2LT Sheep Street NN1 2FP Sheep Street NN1 2BY The Parade NN1 2EA The Parade

What Popular Supermarkets are near the NN1 2LU Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near NN1 2LU
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Iceland, St. Peters Square, NORTHAMPTON, NN1 1PS	0.36 miles	Directions from NN1 2LU to Iceland
Aldi, Earl Street, NORTHAMPTON, NN1 3AU	0.45 miles	Directions from NN1 2LU to Aldi
Morrisons, Victoria Promenade, NORTHAMPTON, NN1 1HB	0.62 miles	Directions from NN1 2LU to Morrisons
Aldi, Towcester Road, NORTHAMPTON, NN1 1BQ	0.98 miles	Directions from NN1 2LU to Aldi
Asda, London Road, Far Cotton, Northampton, NN4 8ER	1.15 miles	Directions from NN1 2LU to Asda

What Popular Restaurants are near the NN1 2LU Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near NN1 2LU
Burger King	Distance	Directions
25 Market Square, Northampton, NN1 2DF	0.10 miles	Directions from NN1 2LU to 25 Market Square
Eastgate, Northampton, NN1 2BP	0.31 miles	Directions from NN1 2LU to Eastgate
Burger King, Northampton, NN3 8JZ	2.89 miles	Directions from NN1 2LU to Burger King
Newport Pagnell Msa, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8DS	12.45 miles	Directions from NN1 2LU to Newport Pagnell Msa

Mcdonald's Restaurants near NN1 2LU
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Drapery, NORTHAMPTON, NN1 2ET	0.13 miles	Directions from NN1 2LU to McDonald's, Drapery, NORTHAMPTON, NN1 2ET
McDonald's, St. James Retail Park, Towcester Road, NORTHAMPTON, NN1 1EE	0.49 miles	Directions from NN1 2LU to McDonald's, St. James Retail Park, Towcester Road, NORTHAMPTON, NN1 1EE
McDonald's, Walter Tull Way, Sixfields, NORTHAMPTON, NN5 5QJ	1.67 miles	Directions from NN1 2LU to McDonald's, Walter Tull Way, Sixfields, NORTHAMPTON, NN5 5QJ
McDonald's, Kettering Road, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 6AA	1.81 miles	Directions from NN1 2LU to McDonald's, Kettering Road, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 6AA

KFC Restaurants near NN1 2LU
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Abington Square, NORTHAMPTON, NN1 4AE	0.40 miles	Directions from NN1 2LU to KFC Northampton - Abington Street
KFC, St. James Retail Park, Towcester Road, NORTHAMPTON, NN1 1EE	0.49 miles	Directions from NN1 2LU to KFC Northampton - Towcester Road
KFC, Alexandra Terrace, NORTHAMPTON, NN2 7SJ	1.75 miles	Directions from NN1 2LU to KFC Northampton - Alexander Terrace
KFC, Upton Way, NORTHAMPTON, NN5 4EG	1.76 miles	Directions from NN1 2LU to KFC Northampton - Nene Park Sixfields
KFC, Marquee Drive, Riverside Business Park, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 9HY	2.62 miles	Directions from NN1 2LU to KFC Northampton - Riverside Retail Park