What type of property is 8 Bronte Close, NN5 4WG?

8 Bronte Close, NN5 4WG is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Bronte Close, NN5 4WG?

8 Bronte Close, NN5 4WG last sold for £430,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £360,000 in July 2014. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Bronte Close, NN5 4WG changed over time?

Across 3 sales between July 2014 and October 2024, 8 Bronte Close, NN5 4WG rose from £360,000 to £430,000, a change of £70,000. That works out to roughly +1.7% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Bronte Close, NN5 4WG have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Bronte Close, NN5 4WG is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in June 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Bronte Close, NN5 4WG?

8 Bronte Close, NN5 4WG has a recorded floor area of 160 m² (1,722 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 54% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NN5 4WG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Bronte Close, NN5 4WG heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Bronte Close, NN5 4WG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Bronte Close, NN5 4WG?

8 Bronte Close, NN5 4WG is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 8 Bronte Close, NN5 4WG located?

8 Bronte Close, NN5 4WG sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Bronte Close, NN5 4WG?

Police records around 8 Bronte Close, NN5 4WG 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 8 Bronte Close, NN5 4WG?

The closest primary school to 8 Bronte Close, NN5 4WG is St Luke's Church of England Primary School (415m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Duston School (1.1km).

What transport links are near 8 Bronte Close, NN5 4WG?

The closest bus stop to 8 Bronte Close, NN5 4WG is Kent Road South, 163m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Bronte Close, Northampton, NN5 4WG

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

160 m²

1722 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Bronte Close

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

8 Bronte Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Northampton (NN5 4WG). It has a recorded floor area of 160 m² (around 1722 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (June 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

At 160 m² the property is well over the postcode median (117 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.7% per year. Last sale on file: £430,000 in October 2024.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDetached

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

8 Bronte Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Bronte Close, Northampton, NN5 4WG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Bronte 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.

Latest sale on 8 Bronte Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£459,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.7% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£430,000

Growth on file: 1.7% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

17 October 2024Most recent
£430,000
-9.5%over 8 months
1 March 2024
£475,000
+31.9%over 9 years
10 July 2014
£360,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN5 4WG: £105,300 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in NN5 4WG

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On the street

Versus other Bronte Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 8 Bronte Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,688

Street avg £2,324

Above

Floor Area

160 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

2 years

Street avg 9 years

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Kent Road South — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Luke's Church of England Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN5 4WG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

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Common questions

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