What kind of home is 8 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW?

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

What did 8 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW sell for?

8 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW last sold for £193,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £26,000 in October 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW changed over time?

Across 5 sales between October 1996 and July 2024, 8 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW rose from £26,000 to £193,000, a change of £167,000. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in November 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW?

8 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW use?

The latest EPC at 8 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW?

8 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.

Which area is 8 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW in?

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

Is 8 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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.

What schools are near 8 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW?

The closest primary school to 8 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.

How well connected is 8 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW?

The closest bus stop to 8 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW is Grove Road, 198m away. The nearest bus option is Northampton Bus Interchange, 872m away.

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8 Somerset Street, Northampton, NN1 3LW

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Somerset Street

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

8 Somerset Street is a mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN1 3LW). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in April 2017 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£253/sq ft) was about 83.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £193,000 in July 2024.

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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)

Nov 2021

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from Apr 2017

EPC improved fromD63toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%67%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Somerset Street, Northampton, NN1 3LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Somerset Street 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.

Price for 8 Somerset Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£194,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£193,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

23 July 2024Most recent
£193,000
+13.5%over 6 years
17 November 2017
£170,000
+47.8%over 13 years
27 May 2004
£115,000
+62.0%over 1 year
29 April 2003
£71,000
+173.1%over 6 years
3 October 1996
£26,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN1 3LW: £185,000 (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.

Years Held for 8 Somerset Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,718

Street avg £1,858

Strongly above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Above

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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.

£195k

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Alcombe Terrace

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2 bed

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1 Louise Road

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£200k

1 3 The Light Box, Duke Street

NN1 3BA

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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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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 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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FAQ

Common questions

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