What type of property is 12 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW?

12 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW?

The current EPC rating for 12 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in December 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW?

12 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 12 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW have?

12 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in May 2015. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 12 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW?

12 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW 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 12 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW located?

12 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN1 postcode district in Northamptonshire.

What is crime like near 12 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW?

Police records around 12 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW 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.

Which schools serve 12 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW?

The closest primary school to 12 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW is Vernon Terrace Primary School (737m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Northampton International Academy (742m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW?

The closest bus stop to 12 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW is Grove Road, 198m away. The nearest bus option is Northampton Bus Interchange, 872m away.

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12 Somerset Street, Northampton, NN1 3LW

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 12 Somerset Street

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

12 Somerset Street is a mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN1 3LW). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2018) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2015.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2018

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2015from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromE53toD66

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Dec 2018from Mar 2015

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Somerset Street, Northampton, NN1 3LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 12 Somerset Street, Northampton, NN1 3LW

1decisions24documents42nearby

May 2015
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Installation of external wall insulation to rear.
Documents
24 docs on file
Reference
N/2015/0240
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

12 Somerset Street has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£176,000

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 3LW: £193,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in NN1 3LW

On the street

Versus other Somerset Street homes

Four headline reads against 61 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

Below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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Comparables

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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.

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

Grove Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Vernon Terrace Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN1 3LW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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