What was the last sold price for 18 Dover Close, NN5 4WJ?

18 Dover Close, NN5 4WJ last sold for £278,500 in August 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £245,000 in November 2015, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Dover Close, NN5 4WJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2015 and August 2018, 18 Dover Close, NN5 4WJ rose from £245,000 to £278,500, a change of £33,500. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Dover Close, NN5 4WJ have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Dover Close, NN5 4WJ is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in September 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Dover Close, NN5 4WJ?

18 Dover Close, NN5 4WJ has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Dover Close, NN5 4WJ heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Dover Close, NN5 4WJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 18 Dover Close, NN5 4WJ located?

18 Dover Close, NN5 4WJ sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN5 postcode district in Northamptonshire.

Is 18 Dover Close, NN5 4WJ in a safe area?

Police records around 18 Dover Close, NN5 4WJ 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 18 Dover Close, NN5 4WJ?

The closest primary school to 18 Dover Close, NN5 4WJ is St Luke's Church of England Primary School (442m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Duston School (982m).

How well connected is 18 Dover Close, NN5 4WJ?

The closest bus stop to 18 Dover Close, NN5 4WJ is Kent Road South, 111m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Dover Close, Northampton, NN5 4WJ

EPC B

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

Overview

About 18 Dover Close

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

18 Dover Close is a three-bedroom property in Northampton (NN5 4WJ). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft). The latest certificate (September 2015) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 95). The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2015–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £315,000 is 13.1% above the 2018 sale price. Sold August 2018 for £278,500.

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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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageSingle, Detached

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.

18 Dover Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 01 Sept 2025

EPC Rating

B83

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

—

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Dover Close, Northampton, NN5 4WJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Dover 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.

18 Dover Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£315,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£278,500

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

2 August 2018Most recent
£278,500
+13.7%over 2 years
5 November 2015
£245,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN5 4WJ: £232,500 (2022–2020).

Nearby sales in NN5 4WJ

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On the street

Versus other Dover Close homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 18 Dover Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,165

Street avg £2,732

Above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

Below

Years Held

8 years

Street avg 9 years

On par

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.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 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 4WJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN5 4WJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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Common questions

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