What kind of home is 40a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE?

40a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE is a mid-terrace house.

When did 40a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE last change hands?

40a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE last sold for £78,000 in January 2008, around 18 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 40a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE?

The current EPC rating for 40a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE?

40a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft). That makes it about 40% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN1 3QE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE use?

The latest EPC at 40a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 40a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE?

40a, 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 40a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE in?

40a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN1 postcode district.

Is 40a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE in a safe area?

Police records around 40a, 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 40a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE?

The closest primary school to 40a, 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 is the nearest station to 40a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE?

The closest bus stop to 40a, Burns Street, NN1 3QE is Clare Street, 350m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40a, Burns Street, Northampton, NN1 3QE

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 40a

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

40a is a mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN1 3QE). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 58 m² this is the 5th smallest of 37 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–144 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 37 units on file. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

Held since January 2008 — that's 18 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £133,000 sits 70.5% above the 2008 sale of £78,000. At 58 m² it sits well below the postcode median (95 m² across 36 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40a, Burns Street, Northampton, NN1 3QE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40a 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£133,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2008)

£78,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

31 January 2008Most recent
£78,000

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 4 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 40a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 59 (D)

Above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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