What kind of home is 1 Priory House, Lower Cross Street, NN1 2SG?

1 Priory House, Lower Cross Street, NN1 2SG is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Priory House, Lower Cross Street, NN1 2SG?

The current EPC rating for 1 Priory House, Lower Cross Street, NN1 2SG is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Priory House, Lower Cross Street, NN1 2SG?

1 Priory House, Lower Cross Street, NN1 2SG has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft). That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NN1 2SG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Priory House, Lower Cross Street, NN1 2SG use?

The latest EPC at 1 Priory House, Lower Cross Street, NN1 2SG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Priory House, Lower Cross Street, NN1 2SG?

1 Priory House, Lower Cross Street, NN1 2SG 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.

Which area is 1 Priory House, Lower Cross Street, NN1 2SG in?

1 Priory House, Lower Cross Street, NN1 2SG sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Priory House, Lower Cross Street, NN1 2SG?

Police records around 1 Priory House, Lower Cross Street, NN1 2SG 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 1 Priory House, Lower Cross Street, NN1 2SG?

The closest primary school to 1 Priory House, Lower Cross Street, NN1 2SG is Spring Lane Primary School (81m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Northampton International Academy (693m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Priory House, Lower Cross Street, NN1 2SG?

The closest bus stop to 1 Priory House, Lower Cross Street, NN1 2SG is Spring Lane, 172m away. The nearest rail option is Northampton Rail Station, 346m away.

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1 Priory House, Lower Cross Street, Northampton, NN1 2SG

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 1 Priory House

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

1 Priory House is a semi-detached house in Northampton (NN1 2SG). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

At 51 m² it's 18.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (43 m² median across 14 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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Jan 2011

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Priory House, Lower Cross Street, Northampton, NN1 2SG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Priory House has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

22 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.

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

Current estimate

£129,000

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 Lower Cross Street homes

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

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

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

On par

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 44 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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Comparables

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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

0.2 km

Spring Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Spring Lane Primary School. 32 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 2SG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN1 2SG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

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