What kind of home is Sycamore, Vicarage Lane, NN29 7HR?

Sycamore, Vicarage Lane, NN29 7HR is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for Sycamore, Vicarage Lane, NN29 7HR?

Sycamore, Vicarage Lane, NN29 7HR last sold for £250,000 in July 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £84,000 in February 1996, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Sycamore, Vicarage Lane, NN29 7HR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 1996 and July 2012, Sycamore, Vicarage Lane, NN29 7HR rose from £84,000 to £250,000, a change of £166,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Sycamore, Vicarage Lane, NN29 7HR have?

The current EPC rating for Sycamore, Vicarage Lane, NN29 7HR is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in June 2015. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Sycamore, Vicarage Lane, NN29 7HR?

Sycamore, Vicarage Lane, NN29 7HR has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (1,098 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Sycamore, Vicarage Lane, NN29 7HR use?

The latest EPC at Sycamore, Vicarage Lane, NN29 7HR records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Sycamore, Vicarage Lane, NN29 7HR?

Sycamore, Vicarage Lane, NN29 7HR is in council tax band E.

Which area is Sycamore, Vicarage Lane, NN29 7HR in?

Sycamore, Vicarage Lane, NN29 7HR sits in Podington, Wellingborough, Wellingborough. It falls within the NN29 postcode district.

What is crime like near Sycamore, Vicarage Lane, NN29 7HR?

Police records around Sycamore, Vicarage Lane, NN29 7HR show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 81% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Sycamore, Vicarage Lane, NN29 7HR?

The closest primary school to Sycamore, Vicarage Lane, NN29 7HR is Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School (251m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wollaston School (2.9km).

What transport links are near Sycamore, Vicarage Lane, NN29 7HR?

The closest bus stop to Sycamore, Vicarage Lane, NN29 7HR is Church, 111m away. In total there are 7 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Sycamore, Vicarage Lane, Podington, Wellingborough, NN29 7HR

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

102 m²

1098 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Sycamore

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

Sycamore is a detached house in Podington, Wellingborough, Wellingborough (NN29 7HR). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2015) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from June 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1996–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £414,000 sits 65.6% above the 2012 sale of £250,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£228/sq ft) was about 17.4% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in July 2012.

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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.

Sycamore's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Jun 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2015

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2015from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromE50toD56

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

9%67%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Sycamore, Vicarage Lane, Podington, Wellingborough, NN29 7HR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Sycamore 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Current estimate

£414,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£250,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

24 July 2012Most recent
£250,000
+197.6%over 16 years
9 February 1996
£84,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN29 7HR: £735,000 (2022–2009).

Nearby sales in NN29 7HR

On the street

Versus other Vicarage Lane homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for Sycamore runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,451

Street avg £2,630

Below

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 168 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 9.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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4 bed2 bath

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Burton Terrace, Bozeat

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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 Wellingborough district page.

Full Wellingborough report

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

Crime

3/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN29 7HR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

Low

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60 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Sycamore, Vicarage Lane, Podington, Wellingborough, NN29 7HR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.