What type of property is 3 Poplar Close, NN29 7BT?

3 Poplar Close, NN29 7BT is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 3 Poplar Close, NN29 7BT last change hands?

3 Poplar Close, NN29 7BT last sold for £91,000 in June 2002, around 24 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £39,000 in June 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Poplar Close, NN29 7BT?

Across 3 sales between June 1996 and June 2002, 3 Poplar Close, NN29 7BT rose from £39,000 to £91,000, a change of £52,000. That works out to roughly +15.3% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Poplar Close, NN29 7BT?

The current EPC rating for 3 Poplar Close, NN29 7BT is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in September 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Poplar Close, NN29 7BT?

3 Poplar Close, NN29 7BT has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 36% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN29 7BT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Poplar Close, NN29 7BT heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Poplar Close, NN29 7BT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Poplar Close, NN29 7BT?

3 Poplar Close, NN29 7BT 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 3 Poplar Close, NN29 7BT located?

3 Poplar Close, NN29 7BT sits in Irchester, Wellingborough, Wellingborough. It falls within the NN29 postcode district in Northamptonshire.

How safe is the area around 3 Poplar Close, NN29 7BT?

Police records around 3 Poplar Close, NN29 7BT show an average of 36 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (11% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Poplar Close, NN29 7BT?

The closest primary school to 3 Poplar Close, NN29 7BT is Irchester Community Primary School (553m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wollaston School (2.5km).

What is the nearest station to 3 Poplar Close, NN29 7BT?

The closest bus stop to 3 Poplar Close, NN29 7BT is Alfred Street, 308m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Poplar Close, Irchester, Wellingborough, NN29 7BT

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 3 Poplar Close

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

3 Poplar Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Irchester, Wellingborough, Wellingborough (NN29 7BT). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2016) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 117), a 3-band jump.

It hasn't traded since June 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £225,000 sits 147.3% above the 2002 sale of £91,000. At 61 m² it sits well below the postcode median (96 m² across 5 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Sept 2026

Current Certificate

Sept 2016

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 8 September 2026

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Poplar Close, Irchester, Wellingborough, NN29 7BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Poplar Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

3 Poplar Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£225,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.3% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£91,000

Growth on file: 15.3% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

5 June 2002Most recent
£91,000
+23.1%over 8 months
27 September 2001
£73,950
+89.6%over 5 years
20 June 1996
£39,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN29 7BT: £157,500 (2018–2012).

Nearby sales in NN29 7BT

On the street

Versus other Poplar Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 3 Poplar Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,492

Street avg £2,096

On par

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£286k

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Berrill Street, Irchester

NN29 7DT

3 bed1 bath

£271k

1 Bradshaw Way, Irchester

NN29 7DN

3 bed1 bath

£307k

1 Abbey Rise, Wollaston

NN29 7QA

3 bed1 bath

£344k

1 Cedar Close, Irchester

NN29 7BZ

3 bed1 bath

£360k

1 Allens Hill, Bozeat

NN29 7LW

3 bed

£350k

1 Biscay Close, Irchester

NN29 7FD

4 bed2 bath

£352k

1 Alexander Court, Irchester

NN29 7EL

4 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 Wellingborough district page.

Full Wellingborough report

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

Crime

36/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Alfred Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Irchester Community Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN29 7BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN29 7BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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