What kind of home is 1 Cordon Close, NN3 8PG?

1 Cordon Close, NN3 8PG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

When did 1 Cordon Close, NN3 8PG last change hands?

1 Cordon Close, NN3 8PG last sold for £242,500 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £120,000 in February 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Cordon Close, NN3 8PG changed over time?

Across 3 sales between February 2006 and November 2024, 1 Cordon Close, NN3 8PG rose from £120,000 to £242,500, a change of £122,500. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Cordon Close, NN3 8PG have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Cordon Close, NN3 8PG is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Cordon Close, NN3 8PG?

1 Cordon Close, NN3 8PG has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 31% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN3 8PG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Cordon Close, NN3 8PG use?

The latest EPC at 1 Cordon Close, NN3 8PG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Cordon Close, NN3 8PG?

1 Cordon Close, NN3 8PG 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.

Which area is 1 Cordon Close, NN3 8PG in?

1 Cordon Close, NN3 8PG sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Cordon Close, NN3 8PG?

Police records around 1 Cordon Close, NN3 8PG 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 1 Cordon Close, NN3 8PG?

The closest primary school to 1 Cordon Close, NN3 8PG is Blackthorn Primary School (551m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Northampton Academy (1.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Cordon Close, NN3 8PG?

The closest bus stop to 1 Cordon Close, NN3 8PG is Maidencastle, 122m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Cordon Close, Northampton, NN3 8PG

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Cordon Close

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

1 Cordon Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Northampton (NN3 8PG). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a corner plot.

At 71 m² it sits well below the postcode median (104 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2006–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£317/sq ft) was about 87.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £242,500.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Corner plotYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Mar 2011

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Cordon Close, Northampton, NN3 8PG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Cordon 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2006.

Current estimate

£251,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£242,500

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

22 November 2024Most recent
£242,500
+74.5%over 10 years
3 July 2014
£139,000
+15.8%over 8 years
1 February 2006
£120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN3 8PG: £269,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in NN3 8PG

On the street

Versus other Cordon Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Cordon Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,415

Street avg £2,370

Strongly above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

On par

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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

0.6 km

Blackthorn Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN3 8PG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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