What type of property is 2 Buchanan Close, NN4 8RA?

2 Buchanan Close, NN4 8RA is a semi-detached house.

When did 2 Buchanan Close, NN4 8RA last change hands?

2 Buchanan Close, NN4 8RA last sold for £265,000 in May 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £60,950 in December 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Buchanan Close, NN4 8RA appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 1996 and May 2022, 2 Buchanan Close, NN4 8RA rose from £60,950 to £265,000, a change of £204,050. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Buchanan Close, NN4 8RA?

The current EPC rating for 2 Buchanan Close, NN4 8RA is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Buchanan Close, NN4 8RA?

2 Buchanan Close, NN4 8RA has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft). That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN4 8RA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Buchanan Close, NN4 8RA heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Buchanan Close, NN4 8RA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Buchanan Close, NN4 8RA?

2 Buchanan Close, NN4 8RA is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 Buchanan Close, NN4 8RA located?

2 Buchanan Close, NN4 8RA sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Buchanan Close, NN4 8RA?

Police records around 2 Buchanan Close, NN4 8RA 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 2 Buchanan Close, NN4 8RA?

The closest primary school to 2 Buchanan Close, NN4 8RA is Delapre Primary School (167m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Abbeyfield School (1.0km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Buchanan Close, NN4 8RA?

The closest bus stop to 2 Buchanan Close, NN4 8RA is Lauderdale Avenue, 54m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Buchanan Close, Northampton, NN4 8RA

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Buchanan Close

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

2 Buchanan Close is a semi-detached house in Northampton (NN4 8RA). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good.

Across 1996–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£373/sq ft) was about 185.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 66 m² it's 18.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (81 m² median across 19 EPCs). Most recent transfer: May 2022 at £265,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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 3)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2015from Mar 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

42%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2025from Oct 2015

EPC improved fromD62toC72

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Buchanan Close, Northampton, NN4 8RA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Buchanan Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

2 Buchanan Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£259,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£265,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

30 May 2022Most recent
£265,000
+107.0%over 18 years
3 November 2003
£127,995
+110.0%over 6 years
31 December 1996
£60,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN4 8RA: £310,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in NN4 8RA

On the street

Versus other Buchanan Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Buchanan Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,015

Street avg £2,249

Strongly above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

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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

Lauderdale Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Delapre Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN4 8RA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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