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Forge Cottage, The Green, Abthorpe, Towcester, NN12 8QP
This 167 square metre property in Abthorpe, 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 changed hands for £700,000 last year, up from £494,000 previously.
Property Type
Mid-Terrace House
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor Area
167 m²
Council Tax
Band F
Property Features
Built Before 1900
Private Garden
Enclosed private garden
En-suite Bathroom
Private bathroom attached to bedroom
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Open-plan Living
Combined kitchen and living area
Period Features
Original architectural details
Outbuildings
Sheds, workshops or storage
Recently Refurbished
Renovated and updated
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.4 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£676,000
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Transaction history
+41.7%(10y)
£700,000Latest
Mar 2025£494,000
Aug 2015£420,000
May 2008£445,000
Feb 2007Source: HM Land Registry
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Sept 1996
£320,000
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 The Green
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 6 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£4,192/£2,288 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than all similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
1 years/14 years avg
ShorterLonger
Lowest among similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
64 (D)/43 (E) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 83% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
167 m²/159 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Around average
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
6.4 t/year/13.8 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 83% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
6 rooms/6 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 Abthorpe, Towcester
This property is located in Abthorpe, a village in the valley of the River Tove in West Northamptonshire, England, about 4 miles west of Towcester and 2 miles northwest of Silverstone, and is within the NN 12 postal district.
Abthorpe is a village and civil parish in the valley of the River Tove in West Northamptonshire, England, about 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Towcester, 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of Silverstone and approximately midway between London and Birmingham. The settlement is classified as a village, indicating a small, close‑knit community. Its location in a river valley suggests a pastoral landscape, and its proximity to Towcester and Silverstone provides easy access to larger towns and the motor racing circuit. The postal district NN 12 places it within the North Northamptonshire postcode area, which is useful for identifying local services and utilities. Residents benefit from a rural environment while remaining within reasonable distance of regional transport hubs and commercial centres. The description and summary confirm its status as a small English village with a clear geographical context.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
43.2dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
35.9dB
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
Nearby Schools
1 within 3kmP
Silverstone Church of England Primary School
2.9km
35 mins
Transport Links
11 within 3kmDemand Responsive Area
Bus Stop85m
1 min
Main Street
Bus Stop134m
2 mins
Slapton Turn
Bus Stop993m
12 mins
Demand Responsive Area
Bus Stop1.0km
12 mins
Oak Grove Farm
Bus Stop1.7km
20 mins
St Michael's Church
Bus Stop1.9km
23 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Local professionals serving this area
Map
12 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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