Lings

Settlement in Northamptonshire

England

Lings

Swinford Hollow Road junction where Swinford Hollow meets Longford Avenue.
Swinford Hollow Credit: Richard Rogerson

Lings is a residential area located in Northamptonshire, England. It is situated to the east of Northampton town center and is known for its quiet and family-friendly atmosphere. The area is mainly made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached and semi-detached houses, as well as some apartment buildings.

Lings is well-served by amenities, with a local shopping center providing residents with access to a range of shops, including a supermarket, pharmacy, and various small businesses. There are also several schools in the area, making it a popular choice for families.

For those who enjoy outdoor activities, Lings is close to several green spaces, including Lings Wood Nature Reserve and Eastfield Park. These areas offer opportunities for walking, cycling, and enjoying nature.

Overall, Lings is a peaceful and well-connected area that offers a high quality of life for its residents. With its convenient amenities and proximity to Northampton town center, it is a popular choice for those looking to settle down in the Northamptonshire area.

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Lings Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.262968/-0.83408152 or Grid Reference SP7963. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Swinford Hollow Road junction where Swinford Hollow meets Longford Avenue.
Swinford Hollow
Road junction where Swinford Hollow meets Longford Avenue.
A45 westbound
A45 westbound
A45 westbound
A45 westbound
A45 westbound
A45 westbound
Blackthorn Bridge Court, Blackthorn Off Blackthorn Road, providing vehicular access to the local retail centre.
Blackthorn Bridge Court, Blackthorn
Off Blackthorn Road, providing vehicular access to the local retail centre.
Blackthorn Road, Blackthorn The main distributor road through the estate, approaching the junction with 
Cherry Lodge Road.
Blackthorn Road, Blackthorn
The main distributor road through the estate, approaching the junction with Cherry Lodge Road.
Collmead Court, Blackthorn A residential cul de sac off Blackthorn Road.
Collmead Court, Blackthorn
A residential cul de sac off Blackthorn Road.
Greatmeadow Road, Blackthorn Off Blackthorn Road.
Greatmeadow Road, Blackthorn
Off Blackthorn Road.
Greatmeadow, Blackthorn Off Blackthorn Road.
Greatmeadow, Blackthorn
Off Blackthorn Road.
Thornfield, Blackthorn Off Blackthorn Road.
Thornfield, Blackthorn
Off Blackthorn Road.
Footpath in Overstone Lodge (1) Part of a labyrinthine network of footpaths in this estate, this one leads eventually to Goldings Road.
Footpath in Overstone Lodge (1)
Part of a labyrinthine network of footpaths in this estate, this one leads eventually to Goldings Road.
Footpath in Overstone Lodge (2) Leading to a footbridge over Talavera Way; the path can be seen rising in the distance to gain the necessary height.
Footpath in Overstone Lodge (2)
Leading to a footbridge over Talavera Way; the path can be seen rising in the distance to gain the necessary height.
Footpath approaching footbridge, Overstone Lodge The footbridge takes the path across Shadowfax Drive and Great Billing Way to reach the north end of Rectory Farm.
Footpath approaching footbridge, Overstone Lodge
The footbridge takes the path across Shadowfax Drive and Great Billing Way to reach the north end of Rectory Farm.
North end of Great Billing Way, Overstone Lodge The main road continues left at the roundabout as Talavera Way.
North end of Great Billing Way, Overstone Lodge
The main road continues left at the roundabout as Talavera Way.
Footpath to Mortar Pit Road, Rectory Farm Zigzagging to lose height gently after crossing Great Billing Way on a footbridge (behind the photographer). Rectory Farm is on the eastern edge of Northampton, hence the countryside visible beyond the houses.
Footpath to Mortar Pit Road, Rectory Farm
Zigzagging to lose height gently after crossing Great Billing Way on a footbridge (behind the photographer). Rectory Farm is on the eastern edge of Northampton, hence the countryside visible beyond the houses.
Great Billing Way, Overstone Lodge Linking Northampton's easternmost housing estates with the A45, severing many said estates from one another in the process. At this point, the road firmly separates Overstone Lodge (right) from Rectory Farm (just out of frame to the left); they are linked by a footbridge immediately behind (and well above) the photographer.
Great Billing Way, Overstone Lodge
Linking Northampton's easternmost housing estates with the A45, severing many said estates from one another in the process. At this point, the road firmly separates Overstone Lodge (right) from Rectory Farm (just out of frame to the left); they are linked by a footbridge immediately behind (and well above) the photographer.
Footpath through the park to Little Billing
Footpath through the park to Little Billing
St Andrew's Great Billing
St Andrew's Great Billing
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Lings is located at Grid Ref: SP7963 (Lat: 52.262968, Lng: -0.83408152)

Unitary Authority: West Northamptonshire

Police Authority: Northamptonshire

What 3 Words

///feast.wins.silent. Near Northampton, Northamptonshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.262968,-0.83408152
Mini Roundabout
Direction: clockwise
Lat/Long: 52.2644674/-0.8349611
Mini Roundabout
Direction: clockwise
Lat/Long: 52.2629558/-0.8340812
Place Of Worship
Sacred Heart Church
Addr City: Northampton
Addr Country: GB
Addr Place: Weston Favell
Addr Postcode: NN3 8DP
Addr Street: Pyramid Close
Denomination: catholic
Religion: christian
Lat/Long: 52.2587939/-0.8367464
Lings
Place: suburb
Lat/Long: 52.2640812/-0.8325272
Mini Roundabout
Direction: clockwise
Lat/Long: 52.2606216/-0.8347335
Crossing
Crossing: marked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: yes
Lat/Long: 52.2622784/-0.8394064
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: NN3 352
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 52.2641945/-0.8407504
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Ref: NN3 378
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Lat/Long: 52.2638506/-0.8346505
Costcutter
Addr City: Northampton
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 2
Addr Postcode: NN3 8NQ
Addr Street: Billing Brook Road
Brand: Costcutter
Brand Wikidata: Q5175072
Brand Wikipedia: en:Costcutter
Contact Website: https://store-locator.costcutter.co.uk/costcutter-83a62497b901
Fhrs Authority: Northampton
Fhrs Id: 163095
Fhrs Local Authority Id: PI/000004184
Shop: supermarket
Lat/Long: 52.2640148/-0.8348437
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 52.2653428/-0.8287707
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Ref: NN3 45
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 52.2628856/-0.830411
Crossing
Crossing: marked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: yes
Lat/Long: 52.2610206/-0.833821
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 52.2608247/-0.8349831
Traffic Calming: yes
Lat/Long: 52.2591313/-0.8358752
Traffic Calming: hump
Lat/Long: 52.2586474/-0.8354441
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Ref: NN3 380
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 52.2611492/-0.8387102
Social Facility
Willis House
Addr City: Northampton
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: NN3 8JX
Addr Street: Tonmead Road
Fhrs Authority: Northampton
Fhrs Id: 932611
Fhrs Local Authority Id: PI/000087230
Operator: Canto Learning
Operator Type: none
Social Facility: charity
Social Facility For: young_adults
Lat/Long: 52.2654194/-0.8386892
Fast Food
Roosterz
Addr City: Northampton
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 9
Addr Postcode: NN3 8NQ
Addr Street: Billing Brook Road
Fhrs Authority: Northampton
Fhrs Id: 720007
Fhrs Local Authority Id: PI/000084233
Lat/Long: 52.2636038/-0.8348
Fast Food
Ying Wa Takeaway
Addr City: Northampton
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housename: Lings Centre
Addr Postcode: NN3 8NQ
Addr Street: Billing Brook Road
Addr Unit: 1
Fhrs Authority: West Northamptonshire
Fhrs Id: 1486211
Fhrs Local Authority Id: PI/000096720
Lat/Long: 52.2639289/-0.8351192
Bus Stop
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Lat/Long: 52.2613654/-0.8334622
Bus Stop
Billing Brook Road opp Community Centre
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Lit: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 300000202BB
Naptan NaptanCode: nthamgtp
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.2637248/-0.8340445
Doctors
Rillwood Medical Centre
Addr City: Northampton
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: NN3 8HZ
Addr Street: Tonmead Road
Healthcare: doctor
Phone: +44 1604 405006
Lat/Long: 52.2638222/-0.8367661
Man Made: mast
Tower Construction: lattice
Tower Type: communication
Lat/Long: 52.2594214/-0.8373661
Traffic Calming: cushion
Lat/Long: 52.2607782/-0.834927
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Crossing Markings: no
Lat/Long: 52.2596774/-0.8361106
Leisure: playground
Lat/Long: 52.2637139/-0.8345562
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