What type of property is 9 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW?

9 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 9 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW?

9 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW last sold for £169,000 in January 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW?

The current EPC rating for 9 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in December 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW?

9 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 9 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW?

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

What council tax band is 9 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW?

9 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 9 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW located?

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

Is 9 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW in a safe area?

Police records around 9 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 9 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW?

The closest primary school to 9 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 transport links are near 9 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW?

The closest bus stop to 9 Somerset Street, NN1 3LW is Grove Road, 198m away. The nearest bus option is Northampton Bus Interchange, 872m away.

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9 Somerset Street, Northampton, NN1 3LW

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 9 Somerset Street

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

9 Somerset Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN1 3LW). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2018) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a basement.

Today's modelled estimate of £189,000 is 11.8% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£215/sq ft) was about 56.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2024 at £169,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2015.

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
Bathrooms1
BasementYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

LiftYes

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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

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2015from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromE44toD68

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%38%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2018from May 2015

Low Energy Lighting

38%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 9 Somerset Street, Northampton, NN1 3LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 9 Somerset Street, Northampton, NN1 3LW

1decisions22documents42nearby

Apr 2015
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Installation of external wall insulation to rear.
Documents
22 docs on file
Reference
N/2015/0238
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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.

9 Somerset Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£189,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£169,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 January 2024Most recent
£169,000

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.

Years Held for 9 Somerset Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,315

Street avg £1,866

Above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

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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

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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Common questions

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