What kind of home is 2 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ?

2 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 2 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ last change hands?

2 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ last sold for £417,500 in April 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £209,950 in September 2001, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2001 and April 2017, 2 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ rose from £209,950 to £417,500, a change of £207,550. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in January 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ?

2 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ has a recorded floor area of 132 m² (1,421 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NN4 5BQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ use?

The latest EPC at 2 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ?

2 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in July 2018. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ?

2 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 2 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ in?

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

What is crime like near 2 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ?

Police records around 2 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ 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.

What schools are near 2 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ?

The closest primary school to 2 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 2 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Birch Close, NN4 5BQ is Home Close, 76m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Birch Close, Northampton, NN4 5BQ

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

132 m²

1421 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Birch Close

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

2 Birch Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Northampton (NN4 5BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 132 m² (around 1421 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (January 2011) shows a C (score 72). The latest certificate is from January 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

One planning record on file: a garage conversion approved in 2018. Past consents include a garage conversion and an annexe, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2001–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £515,000 is 23.4% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£294/sq ft) was about 106.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (April 2017).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageDouble

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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.

2 Birch 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 26 Jan 2021

Current Certificate

Jan 2011

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 26 January 2021

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Birch Close, Northampton, NN4 5BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Birch Close, Northampton, NN4 5BQ

1decisions1extensions25documents4nearby

Flagged:Retrospective

Jul 2018
Garage ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Conversion of garage to living accommodation for use as an annexe (retrospective)
RetrospectiveAnnex
Documents
25 docs on file
Reference
S/2018/1101/FUL
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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.

2 Birch Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£515,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£417,500

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

6 April 2017Most recent
£417,500
+98.9%over 15 years
6 September 2001
£209,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN4 5BQ: £340,000 (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.

2 Birch Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,163

Street avg £2,425

Above

Floor Area

132 m²

Street avg 132 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

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Area

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Crime

339/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

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