What kind of home is 23 Burns Street, NN1 3QE?

23 Burns Street, NN1 3QE is a mid-terrace house.

When did 23 Burns Street, NN1 3QE last change hands?

23 Burns Street, NN1 3QE last sold for £126,000 in June 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £48,000 in October 1998, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 23 Burns Street, NN1 3QE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 1998 and June 2005, 23 Burns Street, NN1 3QE rose from £48,000 to £126,000, a change of £78,000. That works out to roughly +15.5% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 23 Burns Street, NN1 3QE?

The current EPC rating for 23 Burns Street, NN1 3QE is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Burns Street, NN1 3QE?

23 Burns Street, NN1 3QE has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN1 3QE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Burns Street, NN1 3QE use?

The latest EPC at 23 Burns Street, NN1 3QE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Burns Street, NN1 3QE?

23 Burns Street, NN1 3QE is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 23 Burns Street, NN1 3QE in?

23 Burns Street, NN1 3QE sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN1 postcode district.

Is 23 Burns Street, NN1 3QE in a safe area?

Police records around 23 Burns Street, NN1 3QE 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 23 Burns Street, NN1 3QE?

The closest primary school to 23 Burns Street, NN1 3QE is Northampton International Academy (714m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Northampton International Academy (714m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 23 Burns Street, NN1 3QE?

The closest bus stop to 23 Burns Street, NN1 3QE is Clare Street, 350m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Burns Street, Northampton, NN1 3QE

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 23 Burns Street

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

23 Burns Street is a mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN1 3QE). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

It hasn't traded since June 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £210,000 sits 66.7% above the 2005 sale of £126,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs).

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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 3)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2017from Jul 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

58%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2022from Jul 2017

EPC improved fromD63toC72

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-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 23 Burns Street, Northampton, NN1 3QE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Burns 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£210,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.5% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£126,000

Growth on file: 15.5% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

29 June 2005Most recent
£126,000
+162.5%over 6 years
22 October 1998
£48,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN1 3QE: £275,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in NN1 3QE

On the street

Versus other Burns Street homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 23 Burns Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,482

Street avg £1,968

Below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly 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.

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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

0.3 km

Clare Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Northampton International Academy. 31 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 3QE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN1 3QE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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