What kind of home is 81 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH?

81 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 81 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH?

81 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH last sold for £186,000 in August 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £30,665 in August 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 81 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH changed over time?

Across 4 sales between August 2002 and August 2020, 81 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH rose from £30,665 to £186,000, a change of £155,335. That works out to roughly +10.6% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 81 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH?

The current EPC rating for 81 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in February 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 81 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH?

81 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 81 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH use?

The latest EPC at 81 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 81 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH?

81 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 81 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH in?

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

What is crime like near 81 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH?

Police records around 81 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 81 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH?

The closest primary school to 81 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 transport links are near 81 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH?

The closest bus stop to 81 Ambleside Close, NN8 3ZH is Medway Drive, 225m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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81 Ambleside Close, Wellingborough, NN8 3ZH

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 81 Ambleside Close

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

81 Ambleside Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wellingborough (NN8 3ZH). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2017) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; 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 84). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Last sale on file: £186,000 in August 2020. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2002–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £223,000 is 19.9% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£262/sq ft) was about 296.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Feb 2017

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2017from Aug 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 81 Ambleside Close, Wellingborough, NN8 3ZH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

81 Ambleside Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 81 Ambleside Close has grown more than fourfold since the 2002 starting point.

Current estimate

£223,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.6% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£186,000

Growth on file: 10.6% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

9 August 2020Most recent
£186,000
+6.3%over 3 years
30 March 2017
£175,000
+60.6%over 7 years
4 January 2010
£109,000
+255.5%over 7 years
22 August 2002
£30,665

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.

Years Held for 81 Ambleside Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,818

Street avg £1,854

Above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 66 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

On par

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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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Wellingborough district page.

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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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FAQ

Common questions

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