What kind of home is 45 Melbourne Walk, NN1 5SJ?

45 Melbourne Walk, NN1 5SJ is a semi-detached house.

When did 45 Melbourne Walk, NN1 5SJ last change hands?

45 Melbourne Walk, NN1 5SJ last sold for £70,000 in September 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £87,000 in August 2004, so prices have been falling over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 45 Melbourne Walk, NN1 5SJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2004 and September 2014, 45 Melbourne Walk, NN1 5SJ fell from £87,000 to £70,000, a change of £17,000. That works out to roughly -2.1% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 45 Melbourne Walk, NN1 5SJ?

The current EPC rating for 45 Melbourne Walk, NN1 5SJ is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2008. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 45 Melbourne Walk, NN1 5SJ?

45 Melbourne Walk, NN1 5SJ has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 45 Melbourne Walk, NN1 5SJ use?

The latest EPC at 45 Melbourne Walk, NN1 5SJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 45 Melbourne Walk, NN1 5SJ?

45 Melbourne Walk, NN1 5SJ 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 45 Melbourne Walk, NN1 5SJ in?

45 Melbourne Walk, NN1 5SJ sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 45 Melbourne Walk, NN1 5SJ?

Police records around 45 Melbourne Walk, NN1 5SJ 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 45 Melbourne Walk, NN1 5SJ?

The closest primary school to 45 Melbourne Walk, NN1 5SJ is Vernon Terrace Primary School (289m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Northampton School for Boys (677m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 45 Melbourne Walk, NN1 5SJ?

The closest bus stop to 45 Melbourne Walk, NN1 5SJ is Melbourne Street, 116m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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45 Melbourne Walk, Northampton, NN1 5SJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 03

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 45 Melbourne Walk

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

45 Melbourne Walk is a semi-detached house in Northampton (NN1 5SJ). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 47 m² this is the 13th smallest of 36 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–97 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good.

Across 2004–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £119,000 sits 70% above the 2014 sale of £70,000. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in September 2014.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromD63toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%67%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 45 Melbourne Walk, Northampton, NN1 5SJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

45 Melbourne Walk has no planning applications on record.

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49 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.

45 Melbourne Walk's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£119,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.1% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£70,000

Growth on file: -2.1% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

10 September 2014Most recent
£70,000
-19.5%over 10 years
31 August 2004
£87,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN1 5SJ: £102,500 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in NN1 5SJ

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Versus other Melbourne Walk homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£1,489

Street avg £1,617

On par

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 46 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

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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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1 Melbourne Walk

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1 Bouverie Walk

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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

0.1 km

Melbourne Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Vernon Terrace Primary School. 27 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 5SJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN1 5SJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

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