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42a, Flat 2, Barrack Road, Northampton, NN1 3RL

Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
76 m²
818 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 42a

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

42a is a property in Northampton (NN1 3RL). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69).

At 76 m² the property is well over the postcode median (58 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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Everything you need to know about 42a

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Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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
Jul 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 July 2035

8 years remaining
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 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 42a, Flat 2, Barrack Road, Northampton, NN1 3RL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42a has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

39 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.

42a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£171,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN1 3RL: £150,000 (2025–2019).

On the street

Versus other Barrack Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 42a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

62 (D)

Street avg 49 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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18 22, Apartment 9, Dunster Street

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£163k

48a, Flat 2, Dunster Street

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£161k

18 22, Apartment 10, Dunster Street

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£161k

28 30, Flat 1, Colwyn Road

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Flat
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

Crime

571/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

NIA Academy — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Northampton International Academy. 32 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 3RL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NN1 3RL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NN1 3RL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 42a, Flat 2, Barrack Road, Northampton, NN1 3RL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.