What kind of home is 20 Bidders Close, NN1 1EL?

20 Bidders Close, NN1 1EL is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 20 Bidders Close, NN1 1EL have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Bidders Close, NN1 1EL is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. It has dropped from a D recorded in January 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Bidders Close, NN1 1EL?

20 Bidders Close, NN1 1EL has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Bidders Close, NN1 1EL use?

The latest EPC at 20 Bidders Close, NN1 1EL records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Bidders Close, NN1 1EL?

20 Bidders Close, NN1 1EL 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 20 Bidders Close, NN1 1EL in?

20 Bidders Close, NN1 1EL sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN1 postcode district in Northamptonshire.

How safe is the area around 20 Bidders Close, NN1 1EL?

Police records around 20 Bidders Close, NN1 1EL show an average of 11 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (973% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 20 Bidders Close, NN1 1EL?

The closest primary school to 20 Bidders Close, NN1 1EL is Queen Eleanor Primary Academy (1.1km), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Northampton International Academy (1.5km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 20 Bidders Close, NN1 1EL?

The closest bus stop to 20 Bidders Close, NN1 1EL is Old Towcester Road, 183m away. The nearest bus option is Northampton Bus Interchange, 822m away.

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20 Bidders Close, Northampton, NN1 1EL

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 2nd

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 20 Bidders Close

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

20 Bidders Close is a semi-detached house in Northampton (NN1 1EL). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. At 57 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (57–120 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (January 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 72), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

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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)

May 2019

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Jan 2011

EPC improved fromD68toE54

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

55%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Bidders Close, Northampton, NN1 1EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Bidders Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

45 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.

20 Bidders Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£153,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other Bidders Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

54 (E)

Street avg 53 (E)

Above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 57 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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 Northampton district page.

Full Northampton report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

11/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Old Towcester Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Queen Eleanor Primary Academy. 25 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 NN1 1EL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN1 1EL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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