What type of property is 117 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS?

117 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 117 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS last change hands?

117 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS last sold for £37,500 in May 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £49,975 in May 2006, so prices have been falling over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 117 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2006 and May 2012, 117 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS fell from £49,975 to £37,500, a change of £12,475. That works out to roughly -4.7% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 117 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS?

The current EPC rating for 117 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS is B with a score of 81 out of 100, lodged in February 2019. It has improved from a C recorded in July 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 117 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS?

117 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 26% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NN1 2SS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 117 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS heated?

The latest EPC at 117 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 117 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS?

117 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS 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 117 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS located?

117 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN1 postcode district in Northamptonshire.

How safe is the area around 117 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS?

Police records around 117 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS 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 117 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS?

The closest primary school to 117 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS is Spring Lane Primary School (85m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Northampton International Academy (635m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 117 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS?

The closest bus stop to 117 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS is Regent Street, 152m away. The nearest bus option is Northampton Bus Interchange, 278m away.

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117 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, Northampton, NN1 2SS

EPC BNotable views

Estimated value

£111,000

Since the 2012 sale (£37,500)+196%
Against NN1 2SS's recent median (£49,000)+127%

Newest record on this page: March 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 8th

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 81

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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About this valuation

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Our estimate

£111,000

Against its 2012 sale (£37,500)+196%
Against NN1 2SS's recent median (£49,000)+127%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 117 Newlife Apartments is modelled from its 68 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in NN1 2SS. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
68 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2019
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2012
Recent sales in NN1 2SS
5 sales, median £49,000 (2024–2017)

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Planning	None on this home	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

117 Newlife Apartments valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

24 May 2012Most recent
£37,500
-25.0%over 5 years
25 May 2006
£49,975

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN1 2SS: £49,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in NN1 2SS

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 117 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, Northampton, NN1 2SS. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
Larger development activity nearbyIn report
Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
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Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 117 Newlife Apartments

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

117 Newlife Apartments is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Northampton (NN1 2SS). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2019) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. At 68 m² this is the 56th smallest of 58 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 29–82 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views.

Across 2006–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at -4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £111,000 sits 196% above the 2012 sale of £37,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£51/sq ft) was about 35.6% below the postcode norm. At 68 m² it's 28.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (53 m² median across 57 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs). On the market in May 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingAllocated
BalconyYes
Notable viewsYes

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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.

117 Newlife Apartments's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2019

EPC Rating

B81

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 February 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2019from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromC72toB81

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 117 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, Northampton, NN1 2SS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

117 Newlife Apartments has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

20 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

On the street

Versus other Upper Cross Street homes

Four headline reads against 57 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 117 Newlife Apartments stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£551

Street avg £1,082

Strongly below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Above

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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

571/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Regent Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Spring Lane Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

Spring Lane Primary SchoolPrimary85m
Castle AcademyPrimary423m
Northampton International AcademyAll-through635m
Northampton International AcademyAll-through635m

Nearest stops

Regent StreetBus stop152m
Spring LaneBus stop222m
Arundel StreetBus stop268m
Northampton Bus InterchangeBus station278m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences2,940 reports32%
Anti-social Behaviour1,893 reports21%
Shoplifting785 reports9%
Public Order622 reports7%

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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 2SS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN1 2SS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 117 Newlife Apartments is modelled from its 68 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in NN1 2SS. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 117 Newlife Apartments. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 117 Newlife Apartments was lodged in February 2019 at band B and is valid until February 2029. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 117 Newlife Apartments. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 34 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from NN1 2SS, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: 117 Newlife Apartments is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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