What type of property is 18 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS?

18 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 18 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS last change hands?

18 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS last sold for £140,000 in April 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £36,500 in May 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS changed over time?

Across 3 sales between May 1997 and April 2021, 18 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS rose from £36,500 to £140,000, a change of £103,500. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in October 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in December 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS?

18 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS?

18 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 18 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS located?

18 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS sits in Hardingstone, Northampton, Northampton. It falls within the NN4 postcode district in Northamptonshire.

How safe is the area around 18 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS?

Police records around 18 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS 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 18 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS?

The closest primary school to 18 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS is Hardingstone Academy (722m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wootton Park School (1.5km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 18 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS?

The closest bus stop to 18 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS is The Sun PH, 266m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Terminus, 267m away.

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18 Ilex Close, Hardingstone, Northampton, NN4 6DS

Notable views3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 1st

Bedrooms

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 18 Ilex Close

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

18 Ilex Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Hardingstone, Northampton, Northampton (NN4 6DS). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in December 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include notable views.

Across 1997–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £175,000 is 25% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£220/sq ft) was about 36.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2021 at £140,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageEn bloc
Notable viewsYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Oct 2019

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2019from Dec 2014

EPC improved fromF38toD57

Hot Water

PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Ilex Close, Hardingstone, Northampton, NN4 6DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Ilex Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

18 Ilex Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£175,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£140,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

14 April 2021Most recent
£140,000
+21.7%over 6 years
20 March 2015
£114,995
+215.1%over 17 years
20 May 1997
£36,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN4 6DS: £128,500 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in NN4 6DS

On the street

Versus other Ilex Close homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 18 Ilex Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,373

Street avg £1,824

Above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£224k

1 Brigadier Close, Wootton

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1 Copymoor Close, Wootton

NN4 6BL

3 bed1 bath

£320k

1 Ansell Way, Hardingstone

NN4 6DP

3 bed2 bath

£327k

1 Aldwell Close, Wootton

NN4 6AX

3 bed1 bath

£332k

1 Coldstream Lane, Hardingstone

NN4 6DB

3 bed

£431k

1 Baxter Court, Hardingstone

NN4 6DR

3 bed

£183k

1 Bluebell Close, Wootton

NN4 6FU

£192k

1 Brownlee Place, Wootton

NN4 6GA

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

The Sun PH — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Hardingstone Academy. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN4 6DS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN4 6DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.4dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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