What type of property is 1 Dorman Close, NN3 6QG?

1 Dorman Close, NN3 6QG is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 1 Dorman Close, NN3 6QG sell for?

1 Dorman Close, NN3 6QG last sold for £240,000 in August 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £250,000 in October 2006, so prices have been flat over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Dorman Close, NN3 6QG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2006 and August 2014, 1 Dorman Close, NN3 6QG fell from £250,000 to £240,000, a change of £10,000. That works out to roughly -0.5% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Dorman Close, NN3 6QG have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Dorman Close, NN3 6QG is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in December 2021. It has dropped from a C recorded in June 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Dorman Close, NN3 6QG?

1 Dorman Close, NN3 6QG has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (1,464 sq ft). That makes it about 48% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NN3 6QG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Dorman Close, NN3 6QG heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Dorman Close, NN3 6QG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Dorman Close, NN3 6QG?

1 Dorman Close, NN3 6QG is in council tax band E.

Where is 1 Dorman Close, NN3 6QG located?

1 Dorman Close, NN3 6QG sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN3 postcode district.

Is 1 Dorman Close, NN3 6QG in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Dorman Close, NN3 6QG show an average of 461 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Dorman Close, NN3 6QG?

The closest primary school to 1 Dorman Close, NN3 6QG is Parklands Primary School (598m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Thomas Becket Catholic School (459m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Dorman Close, NN3 6QG?

The closest bus stop to 1 Dorman Close, NN3 6QG is Spinney Hill Road, 135m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Dorman Close, Northampton, NN3 6QG

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

136 m²

1464 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Dorman Close

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

1 Dorman Close is an end-of-terrace house in Northampton (NN3 6QG). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

At 136 m² the property is well over the postcode median (97 m² across 8 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 2006–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £358,000 is 49.2% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£164/sq ft) was about 30.9% below the postcode norm. Last sold in August 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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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.

1 Dorman Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2021

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 December 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2021from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromC76toD68

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated StoneInsulated Stone

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

21%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Dorman Close, Northampton, NN3 6QG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Dorman Close has no planning applications on record.

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7 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.

1 Dorman Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£358,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.5% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£240,000

Growth on file: -0.5% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

10 August 2014Most recent
£240,000
-4.0%over 7 years
26 October 2006
£250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN3 6QG: £250,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in NN3 6QG

On the street

Versus other Dorman Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Dorman Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,765

Street avg £2,661

Strongly below

Floor Area

136 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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.

Full Northampton report

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

Crime

461/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Spinney Hill Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Thomas Becket Catholic School. 37 schools nearby.

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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 NN3 6QG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN3 6QG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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