What type of property is Flat 1, 53 Derngate, NN1 1UE?

Flat 1, 53 Derngate, NN1 1UE is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does Flat 1, 53 Derngate, NN1 1UE have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 1, 53 Derngate, NN1 1UE is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in August 2015. It has dropped from a B recorded in September 2010 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 1, 53 Derngate, NN1 1UE?

Flat 1, 53 Derngate, NN1 1UE has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft). That makes it about 27% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NN1 1UE. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 1, 53 Derngate, NN1 1UE heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 1, 53 Derngate, NN1 1UE records electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Flat 1, 53 Derngate, NN1 1UE have?

Flat 1, 53 Derngate, NN1 1UE has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in August 2010. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Flat 1, 53 Derngate, NN1 1UE?

Flat 1, 53 Derngate, NN1 1UE 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 Flat 1, 53 Derngate, NN1 1UE located?

Flat 1, 53 Derngate, NN1 1UE sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN1 postcode district.

Is Flat 1, 53 Derngate, NN1 1UE in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 1, 53 Derngate, NN1 1UE show an average of 571 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 32% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Flat 1, 53 Derngate, NN1 1UE?

The closest primary school to Flat 1, 53 Derngate, NN1 1UE is Vernon Terrace Primary School (865m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Northampton International Academy (1.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Flat 1, 53 Derngate, NN1 1UE?

The closest bus stop to Flat 1, 53 Derngate, NN1 1UE is Derngate Centre, 80m away. The nearest bus option is Northampton Bus Interchange, 506m away.

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Flat 1, 53 Derngate, Northampton, NN1 1UE

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Floor 2

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is a detached house in Northampton (NN1 1UE). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 47 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (37–47 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 4 units on file. The latest certificate (August 2015) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2010); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff. The latest certificate is from August 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 47 m² it's 27% larger than the typical home in the postcode (37 m² median across 40 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 85% 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.

Flat 1's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 Aug 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 5)

Aug 2015

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 4 August 2025

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2010from Sept 2010

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Aug 2015from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromB81toD57

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

Partial DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 53 Derngate, Northampton, NN1 1UE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at Flat 1, 53 Derngate, Northampton, NN1 1UE

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Flagged:Change of use

Aug 2008
Change of Use
Outcome in report
Change of use from Architects office (Class A2) to dwelling (Class C3). (WNDC Consultation)
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
N/2008/0717
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Change of UseAug 2010Decision

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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.

Flat 1 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£123,000

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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 1UE: £300,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in NN1 1UE

On the street

Versus other Derngate homes

Three headline reads against 31 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, Flat 1 stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

57 (D)

Street avg 78 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 39 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 1.1 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Derngate Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Vernon Terrace Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN1 1UE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN1 1UE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.9dB

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Common questions

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