What kind of home is Bag End, Spring Lane, NN12 7LW?

Bag End, Spring Lane, NN12 7LW is a detached house.

How energy efficient is Bag End, Spring Lane, NN12 7LW?

The current EPC rating for Bag End, Spring Lane, NN12 7LW is F with a score of 35 out of 100, lodged in May 2018. It has dropped from a D recorded in October 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Bag End, Spring Lane, NN12 7LW?

Bag End, Spring Lane, NN12 7LW has a recorded floor area of 181 m² (1,948 sq ft). That makes it about 26% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NN12 7LW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Bag End, Spring Lane, NN12 7LW use?

The latest EPC at Bag End, Spring Lane, NN12 7LW records oil as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Bag End, Spring Lane, NN12 7LW have?

Bag End, Spring Lane, NN12 7LW has council approval for single-storey front extension granted in March 2021 under ref. S/2020/2036/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Bag End, Spring Lane, NN12 7LW?

Bag End, Spring Lane, NN12 7LW is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Bag End, Spring Lane, NN12 7LW in?

Bag End, Spring Lane, NN12 7LW sits in Alderton, Towcester, Towcester. It falls within the NN12 postcode district in Northamptonshire.

Is Bag End, Spring Lane, NN12 7LW in a safe area?

Police records around Bag End, Spring Lane, NN12 7LW 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.

What schools are near Bag End, Spring Lane, NN12 7LW?

The closest primary school to Bag End, Spring Lane, NN12 7LW is Paulerspury Church of England Primary School (2.3km).

What transport links are near Bag End, Spring Lane, NN12 7LW?

The closest bus stop to Bag End, Spring Lane, NN12 7LW is Demand Responsive Area, 37m away. In total there are 9 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Bag End, Spring Lane, Alderton, Towcester, NN12 7LW

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

181 m²

1948 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 35

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Bag End

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

Bag End is a detached house in Alderton, Towcester, Towcester (NN12 7LW). It has a recorded floor area of 181 m² (around 1948 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows an F (score 35), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it D (October 2014); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 76), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs).

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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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.

Bag End's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2018

EPC Rating

F35

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

13.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2018from Oct 2014

EPC improved fromD55toF35

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

68%26%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Bag End, Spring Lane, Alderton, Towcester, NN12 7LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Bag End has an approved single-storey front extension on the planning record.

Mar 2021
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Front of property
Single storey front extension to kitchen
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
S/2020/2036/FUL
View planning record
Aug 2006
Full
In report
Installation of swimming pool
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
S/2006/0929/P
View planning record

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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.

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

Current estimate

£690,000

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 7LW: £900,000 (2021–2016).

Nearby sales in NN12 7LW

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On the street

Versus other Spring Lane homes

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

Bag End is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

35 (F)

Street avg 47 (E)

Below

Floor Area

181 m²

Street avg 167 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

13.0 t/year

Street avg 11.5 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

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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 Towcester district page.

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Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Demand Responsive Area — bus stop.

Closest school

2.3 km

Paulerspury Church of England Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN12 7LW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN12 7LW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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