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4 Elwes Way, Great Billing, Northampton, NN3 9EA

Solar panels9 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
199 m²
2142 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 4 Elwes Way

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

4 Elwes Way is a four-bedroom detached house in Great Billing, Northampton, Northampton (NN3 9EA). It has a recorded floor area of 199 m² (around 2142 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (November 2022); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 199 m² the property is well over the postcode median (150 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). It changed hands recently, sold September 2025 for £602,000. 9 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include tree works and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£281/sq ft) was about 21.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble

Building

  • Heating systemAir source
  • Solar panelsYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Elwes Way

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 4)
Apr 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Nov 2022
EPC improved fromB83toC71
Nov 2023from Nov 2022
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

Apr 2025from Nov 2023
EPC improved fromC71toD62
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Renewable Energy
Solar PVSolar PV + Solar HW

Solar water heating added

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Elwes Way, Great Billing, Northampton, NN3 9EA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 4 Elwes Way.

9 applications on record at 4 Elwes Way, Great Billing, Northampton, NN3 9EA

9decisions1extensions74documents12nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Mar 2011
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    Reduce the crown of 1 x Beech Tree by 15 - 20%.

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    N/2011/0204
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision
  4. Tree WorksDecision

+ 6 more applications in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (9 on record)
  • All 9 applications on this property in full, plus 12 notable nearby
  • The 74 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

4 Elwes Way has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£651,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 28 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£602,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 September 2025Most recent

    £602,000

    +381.6%over 27 years
  2. 2 October 1997

    £125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN3 9EA: £488,000 (2022–2015).

On the street

Versus other Elwes Way homes

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

On years held, 4 Elwes Way runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,025

Street avg £2,936

On par

Floor Area

199 m²

Street avg 144 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 8.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Elwes Way

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Station Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

St Andrew's Ceva Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 9EA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NN3 9EA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NN3 9EA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Elwes Way, Great Billing, Northampton, NN3 9EA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.