What type of property is 8 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW?

8 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW?

The current EPC rating for 8 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in February 2017. It has improved from a F recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW?

8 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW?

8 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.

Where is 8 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW located?

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

Is 8 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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.

Which schools serve 8 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Sycamore Close, NN12 6BW?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Sycamore Close, Towcester, NN12 6BW

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Sycamore Close

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

8 Sycamore Close is a semi-detached house in Towcester (NN12 6BW). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2017) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 80), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

8 Sycamore Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Feb 2017

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2014from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromF30toE40

Dec 2016from Feb 2014

EPC improved fromE40toD57

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

78%44%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2017from Dec 2016

EPC improved fromD57toE49

Low Energy Lighting

44%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Sycamore Close, Towcester, NN12 6BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 Sycamore Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£262,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 8 Sycamore Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

49 (E)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.8 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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

0.2 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

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Common questions

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