What kind of home is 8 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE?

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

When did 8 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE last change hands?

8 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE last sold for £110,000 in August 2010, around 16 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £49,000 in May 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE changed over time?

Across 3 sales between May 1997 and August 2010, 8 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE rose from £49,000 to £110,000, a change of £61,000. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE?

The current EPC rating for 8 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE?

8 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE use?

The latest EPC at 8 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE?

8 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 8 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE in?

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

What is crime like near 8 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE?

Police records around 8 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 8 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE?

The closest primary school to 8 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 transport links are near 8 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE?

The closest bus stop to 8 Melchester Close, NN4 6FE is Water Lane, 80m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Melchester Close, Hardingstone, Northampton, NN4 6FE

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Melchester Close

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

8 Melchester Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Hardingstone, Northampton, Northampton (NN4 6FE). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in August 2010. Across 1997–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £222,000 sits 101.8% above the 2010 sale of £110,000.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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 2023

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2011from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromD65toC70

Hot Water

GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

56%33%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2023from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromC70toD67

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

33%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

8 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£222,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£110,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

26 August 2010Most recent
£110,000
+64.2%over 10 years
27 April 2000
£66,995
+36.7%over 2 years
22 May 1997
£49,000

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.

8 Melchester Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,964

Street avg £2,754

Below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 69 m²

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

Similar properties nearby

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

£224k

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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

£232k

1 Bouverie Road, Hardingstone

NN4 6EN

£192k

1 Brownlee Place, Wootton

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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

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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