When did 8 Dover Close, NN5 4WJ last change hands?

8 Dover Close, NN5 4WJ last sold for £199,950 in September 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Dover Close, NN5 4WJ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Dover Close, NN5 4WJ is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in August 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Dover Close, NN5 4WJ?

8 Dover Close, NN5 4WJ has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft). That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN5 4WJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Dover Close, NN5 4WJ use?

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

Which area is 8 Dover Close, NN5 4WJ in?

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

Is 8 Dover Close, NN5 4WJ in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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.

What schools are near 8 Dover Close, NN5 4WJ?

The closest primary school to 8 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).

What transport links are near 8 Dover Close, NN5 4WJ?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Dover Close, Northampton, NN5 4WJ

EPC B

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

Overview

About 8 Dover Close

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

8 Dover Close is a property in Northampton (NN5 4WJ). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft). The latest certificate (August 2015) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 96). The latest certificate is from August 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Last changed hands 11 years ago, in September 2015. At 70 m² it's 16.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (84 m² median across 25 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £240,000 is 20% above the 2015 sale price.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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 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 16 Aug 2025

EPC Rating

B83

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

—

Planning

Planning history

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

8 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.

Current estimate

£240,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2015)

£199,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

3 September 2015Most recent
£199,950

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

Nearby sales in NN5 4WJ

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Everything we know about 8 Dover Close, in one report

What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.

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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.

On co₂ emissions, 8 Dover Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,856

Street avg £2,752

Below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

11 years

Street avg 8 years

Strongly above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Aynhoe Road

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1 Clover Street, Upton

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3 bed

£285k

1 Barring Mews, Upton

NN5 4DE

3 bed2 bath

£200k

1 Ashby Wood Mews, Upton

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Black Cat Street

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£296k

1 Betony Close

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1 Barring Street, Upton

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2 bed1 bath

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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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 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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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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