What kind of home is 45 Colonial Drive, NN4 0BL?

45 Colonial Drive, NN4 0BL is a 4-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

When did 45 Colonial Drive, NN4 0BL last change hands?

45 Colonial Drive, NN4 0BL last sold for £475,000 in April 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £125,000 in May 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 45 Colonial Drive, NN4 0BL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 1997 and April 2025, 45 Colonial Drive, NN4 0BL rose from £125,000 to £475,000, a change of £350,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 45 Colonial Drive, NN4 0BL?

The current EPC rating for 45 Colonial Drive, NN4 0BL is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 45 Colonial Drive, NN4 0BL?

45 Colonial Drive, NN4 0BL has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (1,270 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN4 0BL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 45 Colonial Drive, NN4 0BL use?

The latest EPC at 45 Colonial Drive, NN4 0BL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 45 Colonial Drive, NN4 0BL?

45 Colonial Drive, NN4 0BL is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 45 Colonial Drive, NN4 0BL in?

45 Colonial Drive, NN4 0BL sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 45 Colonial Drive, NN4 0BL?

Police records around 45 Colonial Drive, NN4 0BL show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 57% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 45 Colonial Drive, NN4 0BL?

The closest primary school to 45 Colonial Drive, NN4 0BL is Collingtree Church of England Primary School (683m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wootton Park School (1.5km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 45 Colonial Drive, NN4 0BL?

The closest bus stop to 45 Colonial Drive, NN4 0BL is Marjoram Close, 165m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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45 Colonial Drive, Northampton, NN4 0BL

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

118 m²

1270 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 45 Colonial Drive

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

45 Colonial Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Northampton (NN4 0BL). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1270 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Most recent transfer was April 2025 at £475,000 — fresh data. Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£374/sq ft) was about 93.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 118 m² it's 19.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (147 m² median across 19 EPCs).

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
Bathrooms2
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageDouble

Building

Previously extendedYes
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)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2016from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromD58toE54

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Nov 2024from Feb 2016

EPC improved fromE54toC70

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

36%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 45 Colonial Drive, Northampton, NN4 0BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

45 Colonial Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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 grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£506,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£475,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

15 April 2025Most recent
£475,000
+79.2%over 14 years
3 December 2010
£265,000
+112.0%over 13 years
26 May 1997
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN4 0BL: £512,500 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in NN4 0BL

On the street

Versus other Colonial Drive homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

45 Colonial Drive is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,025

Street avg £2,687

Strongly above

Floor Area

118 m²

Street avg 145 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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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1 Colonial Drive

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Marjoram Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Collingtree Church of England Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN4 0BL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN4 0BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.2dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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