What kind of home is 22 Bentley Close, NN3 5JS?

22 Bentley Close, NN3 5JS is a detached house.

When did 22 Bentley Close, NN3 5JS last change hands?

22 Bentley Close, NN3 5JS last sold for £124,000 in September 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £51,500 in August 1996, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 22 Bentley Close, NN3 5JS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 1996 and September 2003, 22 Bentley Close, NN3 5JS rose from £51,500 to £124,000, a change of £72,500. That works out to roughly +13.2% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 22 Bentley Close, NN3 5JS have?

The current EPC rating for 22 Bentley Close, NN3 5JS is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in August 2015. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 22 Bentley Close, NN3 5JS?

22 Bentley Close, NN3 5JS has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN3 5JS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 22 Bentley Close, NN3 5JS use?

The latest EPC at 22 Bentley Close, NN3 5JS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 22 Bentley Close, NN3 5JS?

22 Bentley Close, NN3 5JS is in council tax band C.

Which area is 22 Bentley Close, NN3 5JS in?

22 Bentley Close, NN3 5JS sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN3 postcode district in Northamptonshire.

How safe is the area around 22 Bentley Close, NN3 5JS?

Police records around 22 Bentley Close, NN3 5JS show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 62% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 22 Bentley Close, NN3 5JS?

The closest primary school to 22 Bentley Close, NN3 5JS is Rectory Farm Primary School (382m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Northampton Academy (2.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 22 Bentley Close, NN3 5JS?

The closest bus stop to 22 Bentley Close, NN3 5JS is Daimler Close, 243m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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22 Bentley Close, Northampton, NN3 5JS

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 22 Bentley Close

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

22 Bentley Close is a detached house in Northampton (NN3 5JS). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2015) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). The latest certificate is from August 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since September 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £274,000 sits 121% above the 2003 sale of £124,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£137/sq ft) was about 18.4% below the postcode norm.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 Aug 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2015

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2015from Dec 2013

EPC improved fromE53toD63

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Bentley Close, Northampton, NN3 5JS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 Bentley Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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

£274,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.2% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2003)

£124,000

Growth on file: 13.2% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

29 September 2003Most recent
£124,000
+140.8%over 7 years
29 August 1996
£51,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN3 5JS: £305,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in NN3 5JS

On the street

Versus other Bentley Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 22 Bentley Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,476

Street avg £2,238

Strongly below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

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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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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.

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Daimler Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Rectory Farm Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN3 5JS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN3 5JS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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