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7 Ford Close, Fernwood, Newark, NG24 3WA

3 sales on record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
87 m²
936 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 7 Ford Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

7 Ford Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Fernwood, Newark, Newark (NG24 3WA). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012-2021 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 87 m² it sits well below the postcode median (164 m² across 4 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 2015–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£288/sq ft) was about 52.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2022 for £270,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-west-facing
  • GarageDetached

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from May 2015
Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation
PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Ford Close, Fernwood, Newark, NG24 3WA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Ford Close has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

7 Ford Close saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£285,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£270,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 May 2022Most recent

    £270,000

    +31.7%over 4 years
  2. 2 April 2018

    £205,000

  3. 19 November 2015

    £205,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in NG24 3WA: £307,500 (2021–2015).

On the street

Versus other Ford Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 7 Ford Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,103

Street avg £2,122

Strongly above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 146 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

4 years

Street avg 9 years

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Ford Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Newark district page.

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Gilbert Way — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Chuter Ede Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NG24 3WA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NG24 3WA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NG24 3WA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 7 Ford Close, Fernwood, Newark, NG24 3WA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.