What kind of home is 1 Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD?

1 Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD?

1 Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD last sold for £117,000 in August 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD?

1 Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NN1 3LD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD use?

The latest EPC at 1 Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD?

1 Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD 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 Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD in?

1 Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD?

Police records around 1 Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD 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.

What schools are near 1 Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD?

The closest primary school to 1 Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD is Vernon Terrace Primary School (642m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Northampton International Academy (812m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD?

The closest bus stop to 1 Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD is Abington Square, 170m away. The nearest bus option is Northampton Bus Interchange, 820m away.

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1 Alcombe Terrace, Northampton, NN1 3LD

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Alcombe Terrace

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

1 Alcombe Terrace is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Northampton (NN1 3LD). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Last changed hands 10 years ago, in August 2016. Today's modelled estimate of £171,000 is 46.2% above the 2016 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingAllocated

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2016from Oct 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

78%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2026from Apr 2016

EPC improved fromE48toD58

Heating Controls

FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, 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 1 Alcombe Terrace, Northampton, NN1 3LD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Alcombe Terrace has no planning applications on record.

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.

1 Alcombe Terrace valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£171,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£117,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 August 2016Most recent
£117,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN1 3LD: £183,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in NN1 3LD

On the street

Versus other Alcombe Terrace homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Alcombe Terrace is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,519

Street avg £1,787

Below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 84 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Below

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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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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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Crime

571/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Abington Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Vernon Terrace Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN1 3LD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN1 3LD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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