What type of property is 8 Bosworth Close, NN4 8QR?

8 Bosworth Close, NN4 8QR is a 4-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

When did 8 Bosworth Close, NN4 8QR last change hands?

8 Bosworth Close, NN4 8QR last sold for £350,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £84,950 in December 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Bosworth Close, NN4 8QR changed over time?

Across 5 sales between December 1997 and September 2023, 8 Bosworth Close, NN4 8QR rose from £84,950 to £350,000, a change of £265,050. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Bosworth Close, NN4 8QR have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Bosworth Close, NN4 8QR is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Bosworth Close, NN4 8QR?

8 Bosworth Close, NN4 8QR has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (1,141 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Bosworth Close, NN4 8QR heated?

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

Has 8 Bosworth Close, NN4 8QR had any planning applications?

8 Bosworth Close, NN4 8QR has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in February 2018 under ref. N/2018/0012. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Bosworth Close, NN4 8QR?

8 Bosworth Close, NN4 8QR is in council tax band D.

Where is 8 Bosworth Close, NN4 8QR located?

8 Bosworth Close, NN4 8QR sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN4 postcode district.

Is 8 Bosworth Close, NN4 8QR in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Bosworth Close, NN4 8QR 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.

Which schools serve 8 Bosworth Close, NN4 8QR?

The closest primary school to 8 Bosworth Close, NN4 8QR is Hunsbury Park Primary School (573m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Abbeyfield School (701m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Bosworth Close, NN4 8QR?

The closest bus stop to 8 Bosworth Close, NN4 8QR is Towcester Road Cemetery, 158m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Bosworth Close, Northampton, NN4 8QR

5 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

106 m²

1141 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Bosworth Close

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

8 Bosworth Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Northampton (NN4 8QR). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2018. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£307/sq ft) was about 108.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2023 for £350,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageIntegral

Building

Heating systemGas
Previously extendedYes

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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)

May 2023

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from May 2013

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Bosworth Close, Northampton, NN4 8QR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Bosworth Close has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 8 Bosworth Close, Northampton, NN4 8QR

1decisions1extensions5documents33nearby

Feb 2018
ExtensionOutline
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
N/2018/0012
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Bosworth Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£365,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£350,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

5 September 2023Most recent
£350,000
+72.8%over 10 years
11 July 2013
£202,500
+23.5%over 10 years
14 November 2002
£164,000
+31.3%over 1 year
26 July 2001
£124,950
+47.1%over 3 years
5 December 1997
£84,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN4 8QR: £335,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in NN4 8QR

On the street

Versus other Bosworth Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Bosworth Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,302

Street avg £2,773

Above

Floor Area

106 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Towcester Road Cemetery — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Hunsbury Park Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN4 8QR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN4 8QR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.7dB

Low

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