What type of property is Flat 5, 8 Watling Street East, NN12 6AF?

Flat 5, 8 Watling Street East, NN12 6AF is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is Flat 5, 8 Watling Street East, NN12 6AF?

The current EPC rating for Flat 5, 8 Watling Street East, NN12 6AF is F with a score of 30 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2016 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a E. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 5, 8 Watling Street East, NN12 6AF?

Flat 5, 8 Watling Street East, NN12 6AF has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 5, 8 Watling Street East, NN12 6AF heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 5, 8 Watling Street East, NN12 6AF records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 5, 8 Watling Street East, NN12 6AF?

Flat 5, 8 Watling Street East, NN12 6AF 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 5, 8 Watling Street East, NN12 6AF located?

Flat 5, 8 Watling Street East, NN12 6AF sits in Towcester. It falls within the NN12 postcode district.

What is crime like near Flat 5, 8 Watling Street East, NN12 6AF?

Police records around Flat 5, 8 Watling Street East, NN12 6AF show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 67% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Flat 5, 8 Watling Street East, NN12 6AF?

The closest primary school to Flat 5, 8 Watling Street East, NN12 6AF is Towcester Church of England Primary School (151m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sponne School (583m).

What transport links are near Flat 5, 8 Watling Street East, NN12 6AF?

The closest bus stop to Flat 5, 8 Watling Street East, NN12 6AF is The Lindens, 89m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Flat 5, 8 Watling Street East, Towcester, NN12 6AF

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 30

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About Flat 5

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

Flat 5 is a mid-terrace house in Towcester (NN12 6AF). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows an F (score 30), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2016); the latest reading is 3 bands lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to E (score 54). Main heating runs on electricity. At 82 m² this is the 9th smallest of 11 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–114 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C across 11 units on file.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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 5 sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

F30

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

12.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Mar 2016

EPC improved fromC70toF30

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

Prog + StatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 5, 8 Watling Street East, Towcester, NN12 6AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 5 has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

7applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Flat 5 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£181,000

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 NN12 6AF: £280,000 (2025–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Watling Street East homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for Flat 5 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

30 (F)

Street avg 53 (E)

Strongly below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

12.0 t/year

Street avg 6.2 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Lindens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Towcester Church of England Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN12 6AF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN12 6AF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

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