20 Barnard Close, Northampton, NN5 6LB
About 20 Barnard Close
20 Barnard Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Northampton (NN5 6LB). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).
Across 2003–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £326,000 is 11.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£290/sq ft) was about 67.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2024 for £293,000.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- StudyYes
Outside
- ParkingOff road
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Planning history
20 Barnard Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
6applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 20 Barnard Close
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
20 Barnard Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.
£326,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 21 years.
£293,000
Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 21 years.
Sales timeline
30 July 2024Most recent
£293,000
+154.8%over 21 years21 February 2003
£115,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in NN5 6LB: £248,000 (2023–2018).
Nearby sales in NN5 6LB
Everything we know about 20 Barnard Close, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Barnard Close homes
On years held, 20 Barnard Close runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,117
Street avg £2,364
Floor Area
94 m²
Street avg 95 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.5 t/year
Street avg 4.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.2 km
Westfield Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Hopping Hill Primary School. 16 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.2dB