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8 Blakesley Close, Northampton, NN2 8PA

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
106 m²
1141 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Blakesley Close

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

8 Blakesley Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Northampton (NN2 8PA). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2015) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from April 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 106 m² the property is well over the postcode median (49 m² across 39 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 79% of similar EPCs). Across 2001–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £306,000 is 42.3% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£188/sq ft) was about 24.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in October 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • GarageDouble
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Blakesley Close

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Apr 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Blakesley Close, Northampton, NN2 8PA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Blakesley Close has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

8 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.

8 Blakesley Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£306,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 14 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£215,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 October 2015Most recent

    £215,000

    +92.0%over 13 years

  2. 2 November 2001

    £112,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN2 8PA: £230,000 (2023–2019).

On the street

Versus other Blakesley Close homes

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

On price per m², 8 Blakesley Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,028

Street avg £2,377

Below

Floor Area

106 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Blakesley Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£348k

1 Central Avenue

NN2 8EA

4 bed2 bath
£420k

1 Arndale

NN2 8US

4 bed2 bath
£421k

1 Briscoe Close

NN2 8XH

4 bed
£450k

1 Bochetone, Boughton

NN2 8EX

4 bed3 bath
£310k

1 Archers Close

NN2 8DA

3 bed
£278k

1 Blakesley Close

NN2 8PA

3 bed1 bath
£338k

1 Appledore Close

NN2 8JG

3 bed2 bath
£341k

1 Buxton Way, Boughton

NN2 8GB

3 bed2 bath
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

Crime

27/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Syresham Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Sunnyside Primary Academy. 23 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 NN2 8PA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NN2 8PA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NN2 8PA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Blakesley Close, Northampton, NN2 8PA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.