What kind of home is 15 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE?

15 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 15 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE last change hands?

15 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE last sold for £160,000 in July 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £147,000 in July 2008, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 15 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2008 and July 2014, 15 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE rose from £147,000 to £160,000, a change of £13,000. That works out to roughly +1.4% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 15 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE have?

The current EPC rating for 15 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in April 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE?

15 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE use?

The latest EPC at 15 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE?

15 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.

Which area is 15 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE in?

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

How safe is the area around 15 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE?

Police records around 15 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE 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 15 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE?

The closest primary school to 15 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 15 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE?

The closest bus stop to 15 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE is Water Lane, 80m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Melchester Close, Hardingstone, Northampton, NN4 6FE

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 15 Melchester Close

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

15 Melchester Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Hardingstone, Northampton, Northampton (NN4 6FE). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Across 2008–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £241,000 sits 50.6% above the 2014 sale of £160,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£270/sq ft) was about 77.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in July 2014.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Melchester Close, Hardingstone, Northampton, NN4 6FE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

15 Melchester Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£241,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.4% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£160,000

Growth on file: 1.4% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

10 July 2014Most recent
£160,000
+8.8%over 6 years
3 July 2008
£147,000

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

Nearby sales in NN4 6FE

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.

15 Melchester Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,909

Street avg £2,675

Above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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

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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

0.1 km

Water Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Hardingstone Academy. 15 schools nearby.

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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

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70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

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