What type of property is 1 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH?

1 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 1 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH sell for?

1 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH last sold for £385,000 in September 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £259,995 in November 2002, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2002 and September 2016, 1 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH rose from £259,995 to £385,000, a change of £125,005. That works out to roughly +2.9% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH have?

The current EPC rating for 1 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in June 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH?

1 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH has a recorded floor area of 163 m² (1,755 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 162% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NN4 5BH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH heated?

The latest EPC at 1 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH?

1 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH located?

1 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN4 postcode district in Northamptonshire.

What is crime like near 1 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH?

Police records around 1 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH show an average of 339 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH?

The closest primary school to 1 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH is Woodland View Primary School (263m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Caroline Chisholm School (1.4km).

How well connected is 1 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH?

The closest bus stop to 1 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH is The Ridings, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 High Barns Close, Northampton, NN4 5BH

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

163 m²

1755 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 High Barns Close

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

1 High Barns Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Northampton (NN4 5BH). It has a recorded floor area of 163 m² (around 1755 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2014) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The latest certificate is from June 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 163 m² the property is well over the postcode median (60 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On the market in September 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Across 2002–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £508,000 is 31.9% above the 2016 sale price.

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
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

1 High Barns Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Jun 2024

Current Certificate

Jun 2014

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 10 June 2024

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 High Barns Close, Northampton, NN4 5BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 High Barns Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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.

Latest sale on 1 High Barns Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£508,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£385,000

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

7 September 2016Most recent
£385,000
+48.1%over 13 years
1 November 2002
£259,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN4 5BH: £225,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in NN4 5BH

On the street

Versus other High Barns Close homes

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

Floor Area for 1 High Barns Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,362

Street avg £3,248

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Floor Area

163 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

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Crime

339/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Ridings — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Woodland View Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN4 5BH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN4 5BH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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