What type of property is 22 Poplar Close, NN12 6BJ?

22 Poplar Close, NN12 6BJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 22 Poplar Close, NN12 6BJ sell for?

22 Poplar Close, NN12 6BJ last sold for £149,000 in November 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £63,000 in August 1999, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 22 Poplar Close, NN12 6BJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 1999 and November 2005, 22 Poplar Close, NN12 6BJ rose from £63,000 to £149,000, a change of £86,000. That works out to roughly +14.7% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 22 Poplar Close, NN12 6BJ have?

The current EPC rating for 22 Poplar Close, NN12 6BJ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 22 Poplar Close, NN12 6BJ?

22 Poplar Close, NN12 6BJ has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 22 Poplar Close, NN12 6BJ heated?

The latest EPC at 22 Poplar Close, NN12 6BJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 22 Poplar Close, NN12 6BJ?

22 Poplar Close, NN12 6BJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 22 Poplar Close, NN12 6BJ located?

22 Poplar Close, NN12 6BJ sits in Towcester. It falls within the NN12 postcode district.

What is crime like near 22 Poplar Close, NN12 6BJ?

Police records around 22 Poplar Close, NN12 6BJ show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 67% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 22 Poplar Close, NN12 6BJ?

The closest primary school to 22 Poplar Close, NN12 6BJ is Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School (580m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sponne School (1.2km).

What is the nearest station to 22 Poplar Close, NN12 6BJ?

The closest bus stop to 22 Poplar Close, NN12 6BJ is Oat Hill Road, 260m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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22 Poplar Close, Towcester, NN12 6BJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 22 Poplar Close

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

22 Poplar Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Towcester (NN12 6BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in December 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It hasn't traded since November 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1999–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £276,000 sits 85.2% above the 2005 sale of £149,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs).

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Dec 2010

EPC improved fromD55toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

13%63%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Poplar Close, Towcester, NN12 6BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 Poplar Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

7applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

22 Poplar Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£276,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.7% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£149,000

Growth on file: 14.7% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

25 November 2005Most recent
£149,000
+136.5%over 6 years
11 August 1999
£63,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN12 6BJ: £292,500 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in NN12 6BJ

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On the street

Versus other Poplar Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

22 Poplar Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,069

Street avg £2,668

Below

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Full Towcester report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Oat Hill Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN12 6BJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN12 6BJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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