What kind of home is 3 Alken Close, NN8 4JX?

3 Alken Close, NN8 4JX is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 3 Alken Close, NN8 4JX sell for?

3 Alken Close, NN8 4JX last sold for £220,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £129,950 in April 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Alken Close, NN8 4JX changed over time?

Across 3 sales between April 2005 and February 2024, 3 Alken Close, NN8 4JX rose from £129,950 to £220,000, a change of £90,050. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Alken Close, NN8 4JX have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Alken Close, NN8 4JX is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Alken Close, NN8 4JX?

3 Alken Close, NN8 4JX has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (474 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 36% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN8 4JX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Alken Close, NN8 4JX use?

The latest EPC at 3 Alken Close, NN8 4JX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Alken Close, NN8 4JX?

3 Alken Close, NN8 4JX 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 Alken Close, NN8 4JX in?

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

Is 3 Alken Close, NN8 4JX in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Alken Close, NN8 4JX show an average of 456 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3 Alken Close, NN8 4JX?

The closest primary school to 3 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.

How well connected is 3 Alken Close, NN8 4JX?

The closest bus stop to 3 Alken Close, NN8 4JX is Cooper Drive, 170m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Alken Close, Wellingborough, NN8 4JX

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

44 m²

474 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

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Overview

About 3 Alken Close

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

3 Alken Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Wellingborough (NN8 4JX). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 44 m² it sits well below the postcode median (69 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£465/sq ft) was about 153.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £220,000 in February 2024.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from May 2016

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Alken Close, Wellingborough, NN8 4JX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Alken Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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.

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

Current estimate

£212,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£220,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

13 February 2024Most recent
£220,000
+60.6%over 7 years
15 June 2016
£136,950
+5.4%over 11 years
28 April 2005
£129,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN8 4JX: £197,500 (2022–2016).

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.

3 Alken Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,000

Street avg £2,343

Strongly above

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

456/mo

Falling 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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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

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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