What type of property is 4 Cottingham Drive, NN3 7LD?

4 Cottingham Drive, NN3 7LD is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 4 Cottingham Drive, NN3 7LD last change hands?

4 Cottingham Drive, NN3 7LD last sold for £275,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £134,000 in July 2011, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Cottingham Drive, NN3 7LD changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2011 and May 2024, 4 Cottingham Drive, NN3 7LD rose from £134,000 to £275,000, a change of £141,000. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Cottingham Drive, NN3 7LD have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Cottingham Drive, NN3 7LD is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Cottingham Drive, NN3 7LD?

4 Cottingham Drive, NN3 7LD has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Cottingham Drive, NN3 7LD heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Cottingham Drive, NN3 7LD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Cottingham Drive, NN3 7LD?

4 Cottingham Drive, NN3 7LD is in council tax band C.

Where is 4 Cottingham Drive, NN3 7LD located?

4 Cottingham Drive, NN3 7LD sits in Moulton, Northampton, Northampton. It falls within the NN3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 4 Cottingham Drive, NN3 7LD?

Police records around 4 Cottingham Drive, NN3 7LD 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 4 Cottingham Drive, NN3 7LD?

The closest primary school to 4 Cottingham Drive, NN3 7LD is Boothville Primary School (1.3km), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Thomas Becket Catholic School (970m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Cottingham Drive, NN3 7LD?

The closest bus stop to 4 Cottingham Drive, NN3 7LD is Clayfield Close, 308m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Cottingham Drive, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7LD

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Cottingham Drive

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

4 Cottingham Drive is a three-bedroom detached house in Moulton, Northampton, Northampton (NN3 7LD). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Across 2011–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£341/sq ft) was about 86.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £275,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 January 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Jun 2010

Heating System

Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Cottingham Drive, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7LD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Cottingham Drive 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.

4 Cottingham Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2011.

Current estimate

£289,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£275,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

30 May 2024Most recent
£275,000
+105.2%over 12 years
14 July 2011
£134,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN3 7LD: £286,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in NN3 7LD

On the street

Versus other Cottingham Drive homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 4 Cottingham Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,667

Street avg £2,573

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 78 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 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.

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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

461/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Clayfield Close — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

St Thomas Becket Catholic School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN3 7LD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN3 7LD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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