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2 5 The Light Box, Duke Street, Northampton, NN1 3BA

5 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
72 m²
775 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 2 5 The Light Box

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

2 5 The Light Box is a mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN1 3BA). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1983-1990. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.

11 years since the last transfer (January 2016). Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2002–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £175,000 is 10.8% above the 2016 sale price.

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Everything you need to know about 2 5 The Light Box

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 June 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Jul 2013
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
0%56%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century2nd Floor MaisonetteEPC CNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has no mains gas supply and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 5 The Light Box, Duke Street, Northampton, NN1 3BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 5 The Light Box has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

39 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£175,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 13 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£158,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 January 2016Most recent

    £158,000

    +28.5%over 10 months

  2. 6 March 2015

    £123,000

    -1.6%over 8 years

  3. 10 March 2006

    £125,000

    -5.3%over 2 years

  4. 26 June 2003

    £132,000

    +88.6%over 6 months

  5. 12 December 2002

    £70,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN1 3BA: £170,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Duke Street homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 2 5 The Light Box runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,194

Street avg £2,415

Below

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 72 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 5 The Light Box

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£172k

1 5 The Light Box, Duke Street

NN1 3BA

£179k

1 Hunter Street

NN1 3QD

4 bed1 bath
£171k

1 Alcombe Terrace

NN1 3LD

2 bed
£171k

1 Connaught Street

NN1 3BP

2 bed
£180k

10 Alcombe Road

NN1 3LF

£169k

10 Austin Street

NN1 3EY

1 bed4 bath
£168k

1 Carey Street

NN1 3QN

2 bed
£183k

1 4 The Light Box, Duke Street

NN1 3BA

2 bed1 bath
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

Crime

571/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Police Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Northampton International Academy. 29 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 3BA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NN1 3BA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NN1 3BA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 5 The Light Box, Duke Street, Northampton, NN1 3BA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.