What type of property is 16 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB?

16 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB is a semi-detached house.

What did 16 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB sell for?

16 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB last sold for £196,500 in December 2018, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £117,500 in June 2009. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 16 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB?

Across 3 sales between June 2009 and December 2018, 16 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB rose from £117,500 to £196,500, a change of £79,000. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB?

The current EPC rating for 16 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB?

16 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB?

16 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB 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 16 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB located?

16 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN3 postcode district in Northamptonshire.

Is 16 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB 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.

Which schools serve 16 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB?

The closest primary school to 16 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB is Blackthorn Primary School (409m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Northampton Academy (1.4km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 16 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB?

The closest bus stop to 16 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB is Maidencastle, 122m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Cowgill Close, Northampton, NN3 8PB

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 16 Cowgill Close

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

16 Cowgill Close is a semi-detached house in Northampton (NN3 8PB). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Across 2009–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £231,000 is 17.6% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£240/sq ft) was about 58.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £196,500 in December 2018.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromD56toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Cowgill Close, Northampton, NN3 8PB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Cowgill Close has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

16 Cowgill Close saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£231,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£196,500

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

20 December 2018Most recent
£196,500
+45.6%over 4 years
28 February 2014
£135,000
+14.9%over 4 years
25 June 2009
£117,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN3 8PB: £230,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in NN3 8PB

On the street

Versus other Cowgill Close homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 16 Cowgill Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,586

Street avg £2,494

On par

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

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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

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Maidencastle — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Blackthorn Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN3 8PB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN3 8PB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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