What kind of home is 1a, Flat 3, Adams Avenue, NN1 4LQ?

1a, Flat 3, Adams Avenue, NN1 4LQ is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does 1a, Flat 3, Adams Avenue, NN1 4LQ have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Flat 3, Adams Avenue, NN1 4LQ is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2012. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Flat 3, Adams Avenue, NN1 4LQ?

1a, Flat 3, Adams Avenue, NN1 4LQ has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (344 sq ft). That makes it about 72% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN1 4LQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Flat 3, Adams Avenue, NN1 4LQ use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Flat 3, Adams Avenue, NN1 4LQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1a, Flat 3, Adams Avenue, NN1 4LQ?

1a, Flat 3, Adams Avenue, NN1 4LQ 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 1a, Flat 3, Adams Avenue, NN1 4LQ in?

1a, Flat 3, Adams Avenue, NN1 4LQ sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN1 postcode district.

Is 1a, Flat 3, Adams Avenue, NN1 4LQ in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Flat 3, Adams Avenue, NN1 4LQ 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 1a, Flat 3, Adams Avenue, NN1 4LQ?

The closest primary school to 1a, Flat 3, Adams Avenue, NN1 4LQ is Stimpson Avenue Academy (271m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Northampton School for Boys (825m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1a, Flat 3, Adams Avenue, NN1 4LQ?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Flat 3, Adams Avenue, NN1 4LQ is Melbourne Street, 102m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Flat 3, Adams Avenue, Northampton, NN1 4LQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 03

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

32 m²

344 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a semi-detached house in Northampton (NN1 4LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (around 344 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2012 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 Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average.

At 32 m² it sits well below the postcode median (117 m² across 44 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% 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.

1a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2013from Jul 2012

EPC improved fromD67toC76

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era3rd Floor FlatEPC CPre-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 1a, Flat 3, Adams Avenue, Northampton, NN1 4LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

65 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.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£130,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 4LQ: £265,500 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in NN1 4LQ

On the street

Versus other Adams Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 1a runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

78 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

Above

Floor Area

32 m²

Street avg 48 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.9 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Melbourne Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Stimpson Avenue Academy. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN1 4LQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN1 4LQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

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Common questions

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