What energy rating does Flat 1, 123 Upper Thrift Street, NN1 5HR have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 1, 123 Upper Thrift Street, NN1 5HR is E with a score of 43 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 1, 123 Upper Thrift Street, NN1 5HR?

Flat 1, 123 Upper Thrift Street, NN1 5HR has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft). That makes it about 39% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN1 5HR. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 1, 123 Upper Thrift Street, NN1 5HR heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 1, 123 Upper Thrift Street, NN1 5HR records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 1, 123 Upper Thrift Street, NN1 5HR?

Flat 1, 123 Upper Thrift Street, NN1 5HR 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.

Where is Flat 1, 123 Upper Thrift Street, NN1 5HR located?

Flat 1, 123 Upper Thrift Street, NN1 5HR sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN1 postcode district.

What is crime like near Flat 1, 123 Upper Thrift Street, NN1 5HR?

Police records around Flat 1, 123 Upper Thrift Street, NN1 5HR 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.

Which schools serve Flat 1, 123 Upper Thrift Street, NN1 5HR?

The closest primary school to Flat 1, 123 Upper Thrift Street, NN1 5HR is Vernon Terrace Primary School (239m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Northampton School for Boys (603m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Flat 1, 123 Upper Thrift Street, NN1 5HR?

The closest bus stop to Flat 1, 123 Upper Thrift Street, NN1 5HR is St Andrews Hospital, 165m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Flat 1, 123 Upper Thrift Street, Northampton, NN1 5HR

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 43

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is a mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN1 5HR). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since May 2016. Between certificates, main heating went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 75), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 48 m² it sits well below the postcode median (81 m² across 54 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 89% 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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

E43

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 April 2036

9 years remaining

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, 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 Flat 1, 123 Upper Thrift Street, Northampton, NN1 5HR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

47 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.

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

Current estimate

£136,000

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 5HR: £238,500 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in NN1 5HR

On the street

Versus other Upper Thrift Street homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for Flat 1 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

43 (E)

Street avg 69 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 52 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Nearest stop

0.2 km

St Andrews Hospital — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Vernon Terrace Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN1 5HR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN1 5HR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

Low

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