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

7 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD is a 2-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 7 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD last change hands?

7 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD last sold for £220,000 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £160,000 in January 2016, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

Across 2 sales between January 2016 and May 2025, 7 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD rose from £160,000 to £220,000, a change of £60,000. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD?

The current EPC rating for 7 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2015 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

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

7 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft), around 48 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 61% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NN2 7LD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD heated?

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

Are there any planning records for 7 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD?

7 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD has council approval for an extension granted in June 2025 under ref. 2025/1639/FULL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

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

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

Where is 7 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD located?

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

How safe is the area around 7 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD?

Police records around 7 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 7 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD?

The closest primary school to 7 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 7 Brackenhill Close, NN2 7LD?

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

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7 Brackenhill Close, Northampton, NN2 7LD

Extendable1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7 Brackenhill Close

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

7 Brackenhill Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Northampton (NN2 7LD). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include outbuildings and a loft. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

At 95 m² the property is well over the postcode median (63 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Most recent transfer was May 2025 at £220,000 — fresh data. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2025. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2016–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £279,000 is 26.8% above the 2025 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
LoftYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
OutbuildingsYes
Corner plotYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

7 Brackenhill Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Oct 2015

EPC improved fromE53toC75

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Planning

Planning history

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

7 Brackenhill Close has an approved extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 7 Brackenhill Close, Northampton, NN2 7LD

1decisions1extensions13documents24nearby

Jun 2025
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Proposed extension to rear. External alterations to front and side elevations together with internal alterations
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
2025/1639/FULL
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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.

7 Brackenhill Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£279,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£220,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

15 May 2025Most recent
£220,000
+37.5%over 9 years
6 January 2016
£160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN2 7LD: £200,000 (2024–2006).

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.

7 Brackenhill Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,316

Street avg £3,483

Strongly below

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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