What type of property is 7 Brown Close, NN5 4UJ?

7 Brown Close, NN5 4UJ is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 7 Brown Close, NN5 4UJ last change hands?

7 Brown Close, NN5 4UJ last sold for £325,995 in May 2008, around 18 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Brown Close, NN5 4UJ have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Brown Close, NN5 4UJ is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Brown Close, NN5 4UJ?

7 Brown Close, NN5 4UJ has a recorded floor area of 188 m² (2,024 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Brown Close, NN5 4UJ heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Brown Close, NN5 4UJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Brown Close, NN5 4UJ?

7 Brown Close, NN5 4UJ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 7 Brown Close, NN5 4UJ located?

7 Brown Close, NN5 4UJ sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN5 postcode district.

Is 7 Brown Close, NN5 4UJ in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Brown Close, NN5 4UJ show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 7 Brown Close, NN5 4UJ?

The closest primary school to 7 Brown Close, NN5 4UJ is St Luke's Church of England Primary School (136m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Duston School (762m).

What transport links are near 7 Brown Close, NN5 4UJ?

The closest bus stop to 7 Brown Close, NN5 4UJ is St Crispin Village, 118m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Brown Close, Northampton, NN5 4UJ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

188 m²

2024 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Brown Close

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

7 Brown Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Northampton (NN5 4UJ). It has a recorded floor area of 188 m² (around 2024 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

It hasn't traded since May 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £480,000 is 47.2% above the 2008 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£161/sq ft) was about 19.4% below the postcode norm.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Brown Close, Northampton, NN5 4UJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Brown Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

13applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£480,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2008)

£325,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 May 2008Most recent
£325,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN5 4UJ: £320,000 (2025–2008).

Nearby sales in NN5 4UJ

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On the street

Versus other Brown Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 7 Brown Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,734

Street avg £2,069

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Floor Area

188 m²

Street avg 157 m²

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Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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Comparables

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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.

Full Northampton report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St Crispin Village — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Luke's Church of England Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN5 4UJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN5 4UJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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