What kind of home is 1 Ivy Road, NN1 4QS?

1 Ivy Road, NN1 4QS is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 1 Ivy Road, NN1 4QS?

1 Ivy Road, NN1 4QS last sold for £230,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £55,500 in August 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Ivy Road, NN1 4QS changed over time?

Across 5 sales between August 1998 and April 2024, 1 Ivy Road, NN1 4QS rose from £55,500 to £230,000, a change of £174,500. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Ivy Road, NN1 4QS have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Ivy Road, NN1 4QS is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in December 2018. It has improved from a F recorded in January 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Ivy Road, NN1 4QS?

1 Ivy Road, NN1 4QS has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Ivy Road, NN1 4QS use?

The latest EPC at 1 Ivy Road, NN1 4QS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Ivy Road, NN1 4QS?

1 Ivy Road, NN1 4QS 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 1 Ivy Road, NN1 4QS in?

1 Ivy Road, NN1 4QS sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN1 postcode district in Northamptonshire.

What is crime like near 1 Ivy Road, NN1 4QS?

Police records around 1 Ivy Road, NN1 4QS show an average of 571 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 32% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Ivy Road, NN1 4QS?

The closest primary school to 1 Ivy Road, NN1 4QS is Stimpson Avenue Academy (419m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Malcolm Arnold Academy (1.1km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Ivy Road, NN1 4QS?

The closest bus stop to 1 Ivy Road, NN1 4QS is Westleigh Close, 141m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Ivy Road, Northampton, NN1 4QS

5 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 1 Ivy Road

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

1 Ivy Road is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Northampton (NN1 4QS). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (December 2018) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a basement. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£232/sq ft) was about 75.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2024 for £230,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes
BasementYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Previously extendedYes

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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)

Dec 2018

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 December 2028

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2018from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromF37toD65

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseFreeholdEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Ivy Road, Northampton, NN1 4QS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Ivy Road 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.

Price for 1 Ivy Road has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£243,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£230,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

18 April 2024Most recent
£230,000
+117.0%over 20 years
29 April 2003
£106,000
+10.4%over 10 months
7 July 2002
£96,000
+15.7%over 8 months
7 November 2001
£83,000
+49.5%over 3 years
12 August 1998
£55,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN1 4QS: £247,000 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in NN1 4QS

On the street

Versus other Ivy Road homes

Four headline reads against 40 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Ivy Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,500

Street avg £1,982

Above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Above

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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.

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Crime

571/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Westleigh Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Stimpson Avenue Academy. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN1 4QS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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