What kind of home is 8 Lark Lane, NN4 5AX?

8 Lark Lane, NN4 5AX is a detached house.

When did 8 Lark Lane, NN4 5AX last change hands?

8 Lark Lane, NN4 5AX last sold for £265,000 in June 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £174,950 in January 2002, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Lark Lane, NN4 5AX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2002 and June 2008, 8 Lark Lane, NN4 5AX rose from £174,950 to £265,000, a change of £90,050. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Lark Lane, NN4 5AX?

The current EPC rating for 8 Lark Lane, NN4 5AX is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Lark Lane, NN4 5AX?

8 Lark Lane, NN4 5AX has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (1,259 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Lark Lane, NN4 5AX use?

The latest EPC at 8 Lark Lane, NN4 5AX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Lark Lane, NN4 5AX?

8 Lark Lane, NN4 5AX is in council tax band E.

Which area is 8 Lark Lane, NN4 5AX in?

8 Lark Lane, NN4 5AX sits in Grange Park, Northampton, Northampton. It falls within the NN4 postcode district.

Is 8 Lark Lane, NN4 5AX in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Lark Lane, NN4 5AX 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 8 Lark Lane, NN4 5AX?

The closest primary school to 8 Lark Lane, NN4 5AX is Woodland View Primary School (447m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Caroline Chisholm School (786m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Lark Lane, NN4 5AX?

The closest bus stop to 8 Lark Lane, NN4 5AX is Barn Close, 129m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Lark Lane, Grange Park, Northampton, NN4 5AX

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

117 m²

1259 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Lark Lane

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

8 Lark Lane is a detached house in Grange Park, Northampton, Northampton (NN4 5AX). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2022. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in June 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2002–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £424,000 sits 60% above the 2008 sale of £265,000.

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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 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Lark Lane, Grange Park, Northampton, NN4 5AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Lark Lane has no planning applications on record.

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4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£424,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£265,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

18 June 2008Most recent
£265,000
+51.5%over 6 years
30 January 2002
£174,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN4 5AX: £321,000 (2024–2012).

Nearby sales in NN4 5AX

On the street

Versus other Lark Lane homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 8 Lark Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,265

Street avg £2,816

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Floor Area

117 m²

Street avg 128 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.3 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

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Northampton district page.

Full Northampton report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Barn Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Woodland View Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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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 NN4 5AX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN4 5AX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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