9 Bretton Close, Northampton, NN5 6QB
About 9 Bretton Close
9 Bretton Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Northampton (NN5 6QB). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).
It changed hands recently, sold March 2025 for £295,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Across 2006–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£338/sq ft) was about 76.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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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
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- DrivewayYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Hot water efficiency decreased
Window efficiency improved
Cavity wall insulation installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Planning history
9 Bretton Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
6applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 9 Bretton 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
9 Bretton Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2006.
£320,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 19 years.
£295,000
Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 19 years.
Sales timeline
21 March 2025Most recent
£295,000
+43.9%over 10 years9 January 2015
£205,000
+55.3%over 5 years8 September 2009
£132,000
-3.6%over 3 years1 August 2006
£137,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in NN5 6QB: £272,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in NN5 6QB
Everything we know about 9 Bretton 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 Bretton Close homes
On years held, 9 Bretton Close runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,642
Street avg £2,935
Floor Area
81 m²
Street avg 71 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 3.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Woodley Chase — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Duston Eldean Primary School. 14 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
50.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.9dB