What kind of home is 3 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH?

3 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 3 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH last change hands?

3 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH last sold for £220,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £21,000 in September 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between September 2001 and March 2024, 3 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH rose from £21,000 to £220,000, a change of £199,000. That works out to roughly +11% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH?

3 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NN8 3ZH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH use?

The latest EPC at 3 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 3 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH?

3 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in October 2008. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH?

3 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 3 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH in?

3 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH sits in Wellingborough. It falls within the NN8 postcode district.

Is 3 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 52% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH?

The closest primary school to 3 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH is Olympic Primary (256m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Weavers Academy (709m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH?

The closest bus stop to 3 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH is Medway Drive, 225m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Ambleside Close, Wellingborough, NN8 3ZH

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Ambleside Close

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

3 Ambleside Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wellingborough (NN8 3ZH). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Sold March 2024 for £220,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. At 78 m² it's 18.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (66 m² median across 32 EPCs). Across 2001–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 11% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£262/sq ft) was about 257.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2008.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Jul 2013

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

AverageVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%94%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Ambleside Close, Wellingborough, NN8 3ZH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 3 Ambleside Close.

1 application on record at 3 Ambleside Close, Wellingborough, NN8 3ZH

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Oct 2008
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Two storey side extension
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
WP/2008/0206
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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.

Price for 3 Ambleside Close has grown more than fourfold since the 2001 starting point.

Current estimate

£229,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.0% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£220,000

Growth on file: 11.0% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2024Most recent
£220,000
+84.9%over 10 years
21 July 2013
£119,000
+183.8%over 8 years
7 October 2004
£41,934
+99.7%over 3 years
9 September 2001
£21,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN8 3ZH: £220,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in NN8 3ZH

On the street

Versus other Ambleside Close homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Ambleside Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,821

Street avg £1,854

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Medway Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Olympic Primary. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN8 3ZH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN8 3ZH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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