What type of property is 120 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS?

120 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 120 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS sell for?

120 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS last sold for £90,000 in February 2017, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £44,975 in January 2007, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 120 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2007 and February 2017, 120 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS rose from £44,975 to £90,000, a change of £45,025. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 120 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS have?

The current EPC rating for 120 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 120 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS?

120 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 120 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS heated?

The latest EPC at 120 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 120 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS?

120 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 120 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS located?

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

What is crime like near 120 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS?

Police records around 120 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 120 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS?

The closest primary school to 120 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 120 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, NN1 2SS?

The closest bus stop to 120 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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120 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, Northampton, NN1 2SS

Estimated value

£114,000

Since the 2017 sale (£90,000)+27%
Against NN1 2SS's recent median (£49,000)+133%

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

End terrace

Floor 9th

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Our estimate

£114,000

Against its 2017 sale (£90,000)+27%
Against NN1 2SS's recent median (£49,000)+133%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 120 Newlife Apartments is modelled from its 52 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
52 m² from the EPC lodged in August 2019
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2017
Recent sales in NN1 2SS
5 sales, median £49,000 (2024–2017)

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

120 Newlife Apartments has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2007.

Sales timeline

10 February 2017Most recent
£90,000
+100.1%over 10 years
12 January 2007
£44,975

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 120 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
Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 120 Newlife Apartments

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

120 Newlife Apartments is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Northampton (NN1 2SS). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. At 52 m² this is the 20th 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 across 58 units on file.

Across 2007–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £114,000 is 26.7% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£161/sq ft) was about 108.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in February 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Heating systemElectric

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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)

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 August 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromD68toC72

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 120 Newlife Apartments, Upper Cross Street, Northampton, NN1 2SS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

120 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.

Price per m² for 120 Newlife Apartments runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,731

Street avg £1,004

Strongly above

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Below

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 120 Newlife Apartments is modelled from its 52 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 120 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 120 Newlife Apartments was lodged in August 2019 at band C and is valid until August 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 120 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: 120 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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