What type of property is 1 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE?

1 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 1 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE last change hands?

1 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE last sold for £163,000 in May 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £119,950 in April 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE?

Across 4 sales between April 2003 and May 2014, 1 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE rose from £119,950 to £163,000, a change of £43,050. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE?

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

How is 1 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE?

1 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE 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 1 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE located?

1 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE sits in Hardingstone, Northampton, Northampton. It falls within the NN4 postcode district in Northamptonshire.

How safe is the area around 1 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE?

Police records around 1 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE 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.

Which schools serve 1 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE?

The closest primary school to 1 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE is Hardingstone Academy (209m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Caroline Chisholm School (1.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE?

The closest bus stop to 1 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE is Water Lane, 80m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Melchester Close, Hardingstone, Northampton, NN4 6FE

4 sales on record

Estimated value

£238,000

Since the 2014 sale (£163,000)+46%
Against NN4 6FE's recent median (£225,000)+6%

Newest record on this page: September 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£238,000

Against its 2014 sale (£163,000)+46%
Against NN4 6FE's recent median (£225,000)+6%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 1 Melchester Close is modelled from its 59 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in NN4 6FE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
59 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2020
Sales of this home
4 sales recorded, the latest in 2014
Recent sales in NN4 6FE
5 sales, median £225,000 (2024–2021)

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Valuation	Estimate from the last refresh	Analysed against comparable sales
Planning	None on this home	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Sales timeline

15 May 2014Most recent
£163,000
+5.5%over 1 year
22 February 2013
£154,500
+6.6%over 6 years
26 October 2006
£145,000
+20.9%over 3 years
9 April 2003
£119,950

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

Nearby sales in NN4 6FE

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 1 Melchester Close, Hardingstone, Northampton, NN4 6FE. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

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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.

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. Across 2003–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £238,000 is 46% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£257/sq ft) was about 69.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 September 2030

3 years remaining

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

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.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

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 £2,694

On par

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 68 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

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

339/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.

Nearest schools

Hardingstone AcademyPrimary209m
Preston Hedges Primary SchoolPrimary624m
Wootton Primary SchoolPrimary711m
Caroline Chisholm SchoolAll-through1.2km

Nearest stops

Water LaneBus stop80m
Edwardian CloseBus stop132m
Hardy DriveBus stop218m
Harris CloseBus stop258m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences1,851 reports36%
Anti-social Behaviour1,154 reports23%
Other Theft390 reports8%
Criminal Damage & Arson325 reports6%

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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· 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

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Method

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 1 Melchester Close is modelled from its 59 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in NN4 6FE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 4 sales are recorded for 1 Melchester Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 1 Melchester Close was lodged in September 2020 at band D and is valid until September 2030. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 1 Melchester Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 15 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from NN4 6FE, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: 1 Melchester Close is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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