What type of property is 5 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB?

5 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 5 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB sell for?

5 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB last sold for £122,000 in January 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £40,000 in March 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB?

Across 3 sales between March 1996 and January 2013, 5 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB rose from £40,000 to £122,000, a change of £82,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB?

The current EPC rating for 5 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB?

5 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 5 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB had any planning applications?

5 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB has council approval for single-storey side extension granted in November 2008 under ref. N/2008/1068. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB?

5 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 5 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB located?

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

Is 5 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB in a safe area?

Police records around 5 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 5 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB?

The closest primary school to 5 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.

How well connected is 5 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB?

The closest bus stop to 5 Cowgill Close, NN3 8PB is Maidencastle, 122m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Cowgill Close, Northampton, NN3 8PB

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Cowgill Close

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

5 Cowgill Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Northampton (NN3 8PB). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in October 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1996–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £238,000 sits 95.1% above the 2013 sale of £122,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2008. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in January 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2013from Oct 2012

Low Energy Lighting

67%38%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

May 2025from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromD68toC74

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Cowgill Close, Northampton, NN3 8PB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5 Cowgill Close, Northampton, NN3 8PB

1decisions1extensions25documents20nearby

Nov 2008
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Single storey side extension and front porch.
Extension
Documents
25 docs on file
Reference
N/2008/1068
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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.

5 Cowgill Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£238,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£122,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

11 January 2013Most recent
£122,000
+64.9%over 10 years
13 June 2002
£74,000
+85.0%over 6 years
21 March 1996
£40,000

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.

5 Cowgill Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,821

Street avg £2,529

Strongly below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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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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Common questions

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