What type of property is 12 Alford Street, NG31 8BX?

12 Alford Street, NG31 8BX is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Alford Street, NG31 8BX?

12 Alford Street, NG31 8BX last sold for £105,000 in July 2005, around 21 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £32,000 in October 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 12 Alford Street, NG31 8BX?

Across 3 sales between October 1997 and July 2005, 12 Alford Street, NG31 8BX rose from £32,000 to £105,000, a change of £73,000. That works out to roughly +16.6% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Alford Street, NG31 8BX have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Alford Street, NG31 8BX is E with a score of 44 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in December 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Alford Street, NG31 8BX?

12 Alford Street, NG31 8BX has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Alford Street, NG31 8BX heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Alford Street, NG31 8BX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Alford Street, NG31 8BX?

12 Alford Street, NG31 8BX is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 12 Alford Street, NG31 8BX located?

12 Alford Street, NG31 8BX sits in Grantham. It falls within the NG31 postcode district in Lincolnshire.

How safe is the area around 12 Alford Street, NG31 8BX?

Police records around 12 Alford Street, NG31 8BX show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 28% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 12 Alford Street, NG31 8BX?

The closest primary school to 12 Alford Street, NG31 8BX is St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School (320m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The King's School, Grantham (211m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Alford Street, NG31 8BX?

The closest bus stop to 12 Alford Street, NG31 8BX is Slate Mill Place, 118m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 822m away.

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12 Alford Street, Grantham, NG31 8BX

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 44

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Alford Street

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

12 Alford Street is a mid-terrace house in Grantham (NG31 8BX). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 3-band jump.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in July 2005. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 74% of similar EPCs). Across 1997–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £151,000 is 43.8% above the 2005 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£123/sq ft) was about 20.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

E44

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Dec 2008

EPC improved fromF31toE44

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Alford Street, Grantham, NG31 8BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Alford Street has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

6applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

12 Alford Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£151,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.6% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£105,000

Growth on file: 16.6% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

7 July 2005Most recent
£105,000
+23.5%over 2 years
12 June 2003
£85,000
+165.6%over 5 years
9 October 1997
£32,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NG31 8BX: £107,500 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in NG31 8BX

On the street

Versus other Alford Street homes

Four headline reads against 44 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 12 Alford Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,329

Street avg £1,352

Below

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 81 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Slate Mill Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The King's School, Grantham. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NG31 8BX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NG31 8BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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