What kind of home is 15 Banbury Lane, NN12 8LR?

15 Banbury Lane, NN12 8LR is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Banbury Lane, NN12 8LR?

The current EPC rating for 15 Banbury Lane, NN12 8LR is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in April 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Banbury Lane, NN12 8LR?

15 Banbury Lane, NN12 8LR has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft). That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NN12 8LR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Banbury Lane, NN12 8LR use?

The latest EPC at 15 Banbury Lane, NN12 8LR records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Banbury Lane, NN12 8LR?

15 Banbury Lane, NN12 8LR is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 15 Banbury Lane, NN12 8LR in?

15 Banbury Lane, NN12 8LR sits in Cold Higham, Towcester, Towcester. It falls within the NN12 postcode district in Northamptonshire.

How safe is the area around 15 Banbury Lane, NN12 8LR?

Police records around 15 Banbury Lane, NN12 8LR 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 15 Banbury Lane, NN12 8LR?

The closest primary school to 15 Banbury Lane, NN12 8LR is Pattishall Church of England Primary School (1.3km).

What is the nearest station to 15 Banbury Lane, NN12 8LR?

The closest bus stop to 15 Banbury Lane, NN12 8LR is Demand Responsive Area, 28m away. In total there are 23 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Banbury Lane, Cold Higham, Towcester, NN12 8LR

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 15 Banbury Lane

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

15 Banbury Lane is a semi-detached house in Cold Higham, Towcester, Towcester (NN12 8LR). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 4 certificates since September 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 106), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs).

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Apr 2019

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2016from Sept 2011

EPC improved fromC71toF22

Heating System

Heat PumpGas Boiler

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2019from Oct 2016

EPC improved fromF22toD56

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

0%89%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2019from Mar 2019

EPC improved fromD56toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Banbury Lane, Cold Higham, Towcester, NN12 8LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Banbury Lane has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

16applications 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.

15 Banbury Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£295,000

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 8LR: £420,000 (2018–2012).

Nearby sales in NN12 8LR

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On the street

Versus other Banbury Lane homes

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

15 Banbury Lane is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 119 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

Comparables

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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.

Full Towcester report

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

1.3 km

Pattishall Church of England Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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The full 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 NN12 8LR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN12 8LR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.9dB

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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