What type of property is 12 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ?

12 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ is a detached house.

When did 12 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ last change hands?

12 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ last sold for £340,000 in May 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £132,500 in September 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 12 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between September 2000 and May 2018, 12 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ rose from £132,500 to £340,000, a change of £207,500. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ?

The current EPC rating for 12 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ?

12 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (1,238 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN4 5BQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ heated?

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

What council tax band is 12 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ?

12 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ is in council tax band D.

Where is 12 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ located?

12 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ?

Police records around 12 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ 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.

Which schools serve 12 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ?

The closest primary school to 12 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ is Woodland View Primary School (310m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Caroline Chisholm School (1.5km).

What is the nearest station to 12 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ?

The closest bus stop to 12 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ is Home Close, 76m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Birch Close, Northampton, NN4 5BQ

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

115 m²

1238 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Birch Close

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

12 Birch Close is a detached house in Northampton (NN4 5BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (around 1238 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

Across 2000–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £389,000 is 14.4% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£275/sq ft) was about 89.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in May 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years.

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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)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Aug 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Birch Close, Northampton, NN4 5BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Birch Close 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.

12 Birch Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£389,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£340,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

30 May 2018Most recent
£340,000
+51.1%over 7 years
8 December 2010
£225,000
+69.8%over 10 years
27 September 2000
£132,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN4 5BQ: £358,000 (2025–2011).

Nearby sales in NN4 5BQ

On the street

Versus other Birch Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 12 Birch Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,957

Street avg £2,451

Above

Floor Area

115 m²

Street avg 134 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Home Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Woodland View Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN4 5BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.4dB

Low

55 dB

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