What type of property is 30a, Victoria Gardens, NN1 1HJ?

30a, Victoria Gardens, NN1 1HJ is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 30a, Victoria Gardens, NN1 1HJ?

The current EPC rating for 30a, Victoria Gardens, NN1 1HJ is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in October 2018. It has improved from a G recorded in April 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 30a, Victoria Gardens, NN1 1HJ?

30a, Victoria Gardens, NN1 1HJ has a recorded floor area of 22 m² (237 sq ft). That makes it about 69% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN1 1HJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 30a, Victoria Gardens, NN1 1HJ heated?

The latest EPC at 30a, Victoria Gardens, NN1 1HJ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 30a, Victoria Gardens, NN1 1HJ?

30a, Victoria Gardens, NN1 1HJ 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 30a, Victoria Gardens, NN1 1HJ located?

30a, Victoria Gardens, NN1 1HJ sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN1 postcode district in Northamptonshire.

How safe is the area around 30a, Victoria Gardens, NN1 1HJ?

Police records around 30a, Victoria Gardens, NN1 1HJ 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.

Which schools serve 30a, Victoria Gardens, NN1 1HJ?

The closest primary school to 30a, Victoria Gardens, NN1 1HJ is Spring Lane Primary School (855m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Northampton International Academy (1.2km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 30a, Victoria Gardens, NN1 1HJ?

The closest bus stop to 30a, Victoria Gardens, NN1 1HJ is The Plough Hotel, 131m away. The nearest bus option is Northampton Bus Interchange, 504m away.

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30a, Victoria Gardens, Northampton, NN1 1HJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

22 m²

237 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 30a

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

30a is a mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN1 1HJ). It has a recorded floor area of 22 m² (around 237 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 22 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (22–127 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 80), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 22 m² it sits well below the postcode median (70 m² across 28 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 86% of similar EPCs).

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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)

Oct 2018

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2018from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromG8toE51

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) wallsLow flood risk

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 30a, Victoria Gardens, Northampton, NN1 1HJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

30a 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.

30a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£141,000

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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN1 1HJ: £185,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in NN1 1HJ

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

11/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Plough Hotel — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Spring Lane Primary School. 30 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 1HJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN1 1HJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.8dB

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55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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