4 Barnard Close, Northampton, NN5 6LB
About 4 Barnard Close
4 Barnard Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Northampton (NN5 6LB). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2018) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2016. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Across 2002–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £316,000 is 40.4% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£220/sq ft) was about 28.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2018 for £225,000.
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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
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageDouble
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Window efficiency improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
4 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 4 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
4 Barnard Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.
£316,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 16 years.
£225,000
Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 16 years.
Sales timeline
17 June 2018Most recent
£225,000
+12.5%over 2 years26 February 2016
£200,000
+86.9%over 13 years1 May 2002
£107,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in NN5 6LB: £250,000 (2024–2018).
Nearby sales in NN5 6LB
Everything we know about 4 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
Price per m²
£2,368
Street avg £2,432
Floor Area
95 m²
Street avg 94 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 t/year
Street avg 4.3 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