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1 Melchester Close, Hardingstone, Northampton, NN4 6FE

4 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
59 m²
635 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 1 Melchester Close

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

1 Melchester Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Hardingstone, Northampton, Northampton (NN4 6FE). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since December 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2003–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £248,000 sits 52.1% above the 2014 sale of £163,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£257/sq ft) was about 69.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in May 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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 gardenFront and rear
  • GarageSingle
  • Corner plotYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Melchester Close

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Dec 2012
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting
43%78%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2020from Jul 2014
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
78%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Melchester Close, Hardingstone, Northampton, NN4 6FE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Melchester Close has no planning applications on record.

2

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.

1 Melchester Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£248,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£163,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 May 2014Most recent

    £163,000

    +5.5%over 1 year

  2. 22 February 2013

    £154,500

    +6.6%over 6 years

  3. 26 October 2006

    £145,000

    +20.9%over 3 years

  4. 9 April 2003

    £119,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN4 6FE: £225,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Melchester Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 1 Melchester Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,763

Street avg £2,687

On par

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Melchester Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£320k

1 Ansell Way, Hardingstone

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3 bed2 bath
£327k

1 Aldwell Close, Wootton

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3 bed1 bath
£332k

1 Coldstream Lane, Hardingstone

NN4 6DB

3 bed
£431k

1 Baxter Court, Hardingstone

NN4 6DR

3 bed
£232k

1 Bouverie Road, Hardingstone

NN4 6EN

£494k

1 Battalion Drive, Wootton

NN4 6RU

4 bed2 bath
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.
Full Northampton report

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Water Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Hardingstone Academy. 15 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NN4 6FE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Melchester Close, Hardingstone, Northampton, NN4 6FE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.