What kind of home is 8 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS?

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

When did 8 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS last change hands?

8 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS last sold for £59,995 in January 2001, around 25 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £29,000 in June 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS changed over time?

Across 3 sales between June 1996 and January 2001, 8 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS rose from £29,000 to £59,995, a change of £30,995. That works out to roughly +17% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in June 2021. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS?

8 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS use?

The latest EPC at 8 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS?

8 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.

Which area is 8 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS in?

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

Is 8 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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.

What schools are near 8 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS?

The closest bus stop to 8 Ilex Close, NN4 6DS is The Sun PH, 266m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Terminus, 267m away.

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8 Ilex Close, Hardingstone, Northampton, NN4 6DS

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Ilex Close

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

8 Ilex Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Hardingstone, Northampton, Northampton (NN4 6DS). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since January 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 17% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £172,000 sits 186.7% above the 2001 sale of £59,995. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£93/sq ft) was about 43.3% below the postcode norm.

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

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)

Jun 2021

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from May 2009

Heating System

Storage HeatersUnderfloor

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Late 20th century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Ilex Close, Hardingstone, Northampton, NN4 6DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Current estimate

£172,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 17.0% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2001)

£59,995

Growth on file: 17.0% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

29 January 2001Most recent
£59,995
+17.6%over 9 months
4 May 2000
£51,000
+75.9%over 3 years
11 June 1996
£29,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN4 6DS: £133,000 (2025–2021).

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 price per m², 8 Ilex Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,000

Street avg £1,881

Strongly below

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

On par

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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

NN4 6LY

2 bed1 bath

£268k

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

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

0.3 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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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