What type of property is 5 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD?

5 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD?

5 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD last sold for £200,000 in June 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £56,500 in June 1999, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 1999 and June 2018, 5 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD rose from £56,500 to £200,000, a change of £143,500. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD?

The current EPC rating for 5 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD?

5 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NN2 7LD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD?

5 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD located?

5 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN2 postcode district.

Is 5 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD show an average of 373 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (11% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD?

The closest primary school to 5 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD is Kingsley Primary School (631m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Northampton School for Girls (788m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD?

The closest bus stop to 5 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD is Hoylake Drive, 177m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Brackenhill Close, Northampton, NN2 7LD

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 5 Brackenhill Close

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

5 Brackenhill Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Northampton (NN2 7LD). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2016. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include outbuildings.

On the market in June 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years. Across 1999–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £251,000 is 25.5% above the 2018 sale price.

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 gardenYes
OutbuildingsYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Jun 2016

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Brackenhill Close, Northampton, NN2 7LD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Brackenhill Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

24 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.

5 Brackenhill Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£251,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£200,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

14 June 2018Most recent
£200,000
+254.0%over 18 years
17 June 1999
£56,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN2 7LD: £220,000 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in NN2 7LD

On the street

Versus other Brackenhill Close homes

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

5 Brackenhill Close outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,985

Street avg £3,316

On par

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Above

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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 Northampton district page.

Full Northampton report

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

Crime

373/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Hoylake Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Kingsley Primary School. 38 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN2 7LD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN2 7LD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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