What kind of home is 53 Dodderidge House, Castle Street, NN1 2SJ?

53 Dodderidge House, Castle Street, NN1 2SJ is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 53 Dodderidge House, Castle Street, NN1 2SJ?

The current EPC rating for 53 Dodderidge House, Castle Street, NN1 2SJ is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2011 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 53 Dodderidge House, Castle Street, NN1 2SJ?

53 Dodderidge House, Castle Street, NN1 2SJ has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 53 Dodderidge House, Castle Street, NN1 2SJ use?

The latest EPC at 53 Dodderidge House, Castle Street, NN1 2SJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 53 Dodderidge House, Castle Street, NN1 2SJ?

53 Dodderidge House, Castle Street, NN1 2SJ 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 53 Dodderidge House, Castle Street, NN1 2SJ in?

53 Dodderidge House, Castle Street, NN1 2SJ sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 53 Dodderidge House, Castle Street, NN1 2SJ?

Police records around 53 Dodderidge House, Castle Street, NN1 2SJ 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 53 Dodderidge House, Castle Street, NN1 2SJ?

The closest primary school to 53 Dodderidge House, Castle Street, NN1 2SJ is Spring Lane Primary School (216m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Northampton International Academy (768m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 53 Dodderidge House, Castle Street, NN1 2SJ?

The closest bus stop to 53 Dodderidge House, Castle Street, NN1 2SJ is Marefair, 196m away. The nearest bus option is Northampton Bus Interchange, 229m away.

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53 Dodderidge House, Castle Street, Northampton, NN1 2SJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 53 Dodderidge House

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

53 Dodderidge House is a semi-detached house in Northampton (NN1 2SJ). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 58 m² this is the 34th smallest of 35 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–58 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good.

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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 4)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2011from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromE41toD61

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Dec 2013from Aug 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2024from Dec 2013

EPC improved fromD64toC76

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53 Dodderidge House, Castle Street, Northampton, NN1 2SJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

53 Dodderidge 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.

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

Current estimate

£117,000

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 4 sales in NN1 2SJ: £131,248 (2022–2006).

Nearby sales in NN1 2SJ

On the street

Versus other Castle Street homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 53 Dodderidge House runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 74 (C)

On par

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 53 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.7 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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1 bed1 bath

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Flat

£128k

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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

Marefair — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Spring Lane Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN1 2SJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN1 2SJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.4dB

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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