What kind of home is 8a, Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD?

8a, Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 8a, Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD?

The current EPC rating for 8a, Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8a, Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD?

8a, Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft). That makes it about 41% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN1 3LD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8a, Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD use?

The latest EPC at 8a, Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8a, Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD?

8a, 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 8a, Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD in?

8a, Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8a, Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD?

Police records around 8a, Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD 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 8a, Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD?

The closest primary school to 8a, 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 is the nearest station to 8a, Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD?

The closest bus stop to 8a, Alcombe Terrace, NN1 3LD is Abington Square, 170m away. The nearest bus option is Northampton Bus Interchange, 820m away.

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8a, Alcombe Terrace, Northampton, NN1 3LD

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8a

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

8a is an end-of-terrace house in Northampton (NN1 3LD). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). At 43 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 12 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–103 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 12 units on file.

At 43 m² it sits well below the postcode median (73 m² across 11 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Dec 2011

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8a, Alcombe Terrace, Northampton, NN1 3LD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

42 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.

8a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£136,000

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 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 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8a is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

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Comparables

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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

11/mo

Rising 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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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 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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