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Orchard House, Maidford Road, Farthingstone, Towcester, NN12 8HE
This 170 square metre property in Farthingstone, Towcester, Towcester carries an energy performance rating of D, in line with typical UK homes. It is heated by oil-fired central heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. It was sold for £605,000 in February 2023, up from £412,500 previously.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor Area
170 m²
Council Tax
Band N/A
Property Features
Built 1976–1982
Private Garden
Enclosed private garden
Off Road Parking
En-suite Bathroom
Private bathroom attached to bedroom
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Study / Home Office
Dedicated workspace
Utility Room
Separate laundry and storage
Open-plan Living
Combined kitchen and living area
Scenic Views
Noteworthy views from the property
Extension Potential
Scope to extend (subject to planning)
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.8 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2021from Jul 2011
Low Energy Lighting
4%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£641,000
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Transaction history
+46.7%(11y)
£605,000Latest
Feb 2023£412,500
Jun 2012£350,000
Nov 2007Source: HM Land Registry
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1 / 3
House Price Index
England+1.5%
101.6
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Maidford Road
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 14 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£3,559/£4,953 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than 77% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
3 years/11 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 8% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
62 (D)/49 (E) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 89% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
170 m²/185 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Around average
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
6.8 t/year/10.5 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than all similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
6 rooms/7 rooms avg
FewerMore
Around average
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Farthingstone, Towcester
This property is located in Farthingstone, a village in West Northamptonshire, close to the M1 junction 16, the M40 motorway and the A5 road, and situated at the head of a valley.
Farthingstone is a village in Northamptonshire, England, positioned within West Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom. The settlement sits at the head of a valley and is directly adjacent to major trunk routes, including the M1 junction 16, the M40 motorway, and the A5 road. Its proximity to these routes places it within easy reach of larger towns; it is 7 miles (11 km) south of Daventry and 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south‑west of Weedon Bec. The description identifies it as a village, indicating a small, likely rural community character. The summary confirms its location relative to significant road infrastructure and neighbouring towns, providing context for accessibility and regional setting. The postal district is NN 12, situating it within the Northamptonshire postal area.
Places to visit
Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
43.1dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
35.8dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
6 months of data for Towcester
Total Crimes
11
Monthly Avg
2
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual8(73%)
Other Crime2(18%)
Drugs1(9%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Water Lane
Drugs
Nov 2025On or near Laurel Place
Other Crime
Nov 2025On or near Laurel Place
Violence & Sexual
Aug 2025On or near Paddock Close
Violence & Sexual
Jun 2025On or near Water Lane
Violence & Sexual
Apr 2025On or near Water Lane
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Transport Links
13 within 3kmLittle Court Farm
Bus Stop297m
4 mins
Demand Responsive Area
Bus Stop315m
4 mins
Phone Box
Bus Stop330m
4 mins
Fairview
Bus Stop702m
8 mins
The School House
Bus Stop2.2km
26 mins
Demand Responsive Area
Bus Stop2.2km
26 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Local professionals serving this area
Map
13 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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