What kind of home is 10 Alken Close, NN8 4JX?

10 Alken Close, NN8 4JX is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 10 Alken Close, NN8 4JX last change hands?

10 Alken Close, NN8 4JX last sold for £192,000 in August 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £138,750 in June 2005, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 10 Alken Close, NN8 4JX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2005 and August 2017, 10 Alken Close, NN8 4JX rose from £138,750 to £192,000, a change of £53,250. That works out to roughly +2.7% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 10 Alken Close, NN8 4JX?

The current EPC rating for 10 Alken Close, NN8 4JX is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in March 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 10 Alken Close, NN8 4JX?

10 Alken Close, NN8 4JX has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 10 Alken Close, NN8 4JX use?

The latest EPC at 10 Alken Close, NN8 4JX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 10 Alken Close, NN8 4JX?

10 Alken Close, NN8 4JX is in council tax band C.

Which area is 10 Alken Close, NN8 4JX in?

10 Alken Close, NN8 4JX sits in Wellingborough. It falls within the NN8 postcode district in Northamptonshire.

How safe is the area around 10 Alken Close, NN8 4JX?

Police records around 10 Alken Close, NN8 4JX 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 10 Alken Close, NN8 4JX?

The closest primary school to 10 Alken Close, NN8 4JX is Oakway Academy (647m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sir Christopher Hatton Academy (1.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 10 Alken Close, NN8 4JX?

The closest bus stop to 10 Alken Close, NN8 4JX is Cooper Drive, 170m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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10 Alken Close, Wellingborough, NN8 4JX

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 10 Alken Close

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

10 Alken Close is an end-of-terrace house in Wellingborough (NN8 4JX). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2016) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The latest certificate is from March 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2005–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £224,000 is 16.7% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£259/sq ft) was about 40.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in August 2017.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Alken Close, Wellingborough, NN8 4JX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 Alken Close has no planning applications on record.

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19 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.

10 Alken Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£224,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.7% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£192,000

Growth on file: 2.7% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

17 August 2017Most recent
£192,000
+38.4%over 12 years
29 June 2005
£138,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN8 4JX: £220,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in NN8 4JX

On the street

Versus other Alken Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 10 Alken Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,783

Street avg £2,403

Above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

Cooper Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Oakway Academy. 19 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN8 4JX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN8 4JX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.9dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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