What kind of home is 2a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE?

2a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE is a mid-terrace house.

When did 2a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE last change hands?

2a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE last sold for £121,000 in July 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £96,000 in August 2007, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2007 and July 2017, 2a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE rose from £96,000 to £121,000, a change of £25,000. That works out to roughly +2.4% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE?

The current EPC rating for 2a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in October 2020. It has dropped from a C recorded in January 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE?

2a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft). That makes it about 58% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN1 3QE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE use?

The latest EPC at 2a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE?

2a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE 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 2a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE in?

2a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN1 postcode district in Northamptonshire.

What is crime like near 2a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE?

Police records around 2a, 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 2a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE?

The closest primary school to 2a, 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 2a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE?

The closest bus stop to 2a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE is Clare Street, 350m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2a, Burns Street, Northampton, NN1 3QE

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN1 3QE). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2020) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

At 40 m² it sits well below the postcode median (95 m² across 36 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2007–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £142,000 is 17.4% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£281/sq ft) was about 118.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in July 2017.

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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 2)

Oct 2020

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2020from Jan 2011

EPC improved fromC71toD63

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Burns Street, Northampton, NN1 3QE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a 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.

Current estimate

£142,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£121,000

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

20 July 2017Most recent
£121,000
+26.0%over 9 years
30 August 2007
£96,000

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.

2a outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,025

Street avg £1,917

Strongly above

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly above

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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

0.3 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

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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