What kind of home is 5 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW?

5 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 5 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW sell for?

5 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW last sold for £217,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW?

5 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW use?

The latest EPC at 5 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW?

5 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW 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.

Which area is 5 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW in?

5 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW sits in Towcester. It falls within the NN12 postcode district.

Is 5 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW 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.

What schools are near 5 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW?

The closest primary school to 5 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW is Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School (563m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sponne School (1.1km).

What is the nearest station to 5 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW?

The closest bus stop to 5 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW is Oat Hill Road, 155m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Sycamore Close, Towcester, NN12 6BW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Sycamore Close

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

5 Sycamore Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Towcester (NN12 6BW). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2015. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £303,000 is 39.6% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£269/sq ft) was about 42% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (March 2016).

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageSingle

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Sept 2015

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Sycamore Close, Towcester, NN12 6BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Sycamore 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.

5 Sycamore Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£303,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£217,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 March 2016Most recent
£217,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN12 6BW: £280,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in NN12 6BW

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On the street

Versus other Sycamore Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 5 Sycamore Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,893

Street avg £2,824

On par

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 78 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Above

Comparables

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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

0.2 km

Oat Hill Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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The full 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 NN12 6BW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN12 6BW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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