What type of property is 12 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH?

12 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 12 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH?

12 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH last sold for £146,000 in April 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £117,995 in December 2002, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 12 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH?

Across 2 sales between December 2002 and April 2006, 12 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH rose from £117,995 to £146,000, a change of £28,005. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH have?

The current EPC rating for 12 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH?

12 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NN4 5BH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH heated?

The latest EPC at 12 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH?

12 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH is in council tax band C.

Where is 12 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH located?

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

How safe is the area around 12 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH?

Police records around 12 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 12 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH?

The closest primary school to 12 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 12 High Barns Close, NN4 5BH?

The closest bus stop to 12 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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12 High Barns Close, Northampton, NN4 5BH

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 12 High Barns Close

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

12 High Barns Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN4 5BH). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since April 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 2002–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £255,000 sits 74.7% above the 2006 sale of £146,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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.

12 High Barns Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 April 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 High Barns Close, Northampton, NN4 5BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 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.

12 High Barns Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£255,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£146,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

25 April 2006Most recent
£146,000
+23.7%over 3 years
18 December 2002
£117,995

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.

12 High Barns Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,147

Street avg £3,270

Strongly below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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