What kind of home is 20 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG?

20 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 20 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG?

20 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG last sold for £56,000 in April 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £33,200 in March 1998, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 1998 and April 2002, 20 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG rose from £33,200 to £56,000, a change of £22,800. That works out to roughly +13.7% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG?

The current EPC rating for 20 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. It has improved from a G recorded in September 2010 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG?

20 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG use?

The latest EPC at 20 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG?

20 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG 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.

Which area is 20 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG in?

20 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN2 postcode district in Northamptonshire.

How safe is the area around 20 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG?

Police records around 20 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG show an average of 27 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 75% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 20 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG?

The closest primary school to 20 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG is Northampton International Academy (289m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Northampton International Academy (289m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG?

The closest bus stop to 20 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG is Lower Hester Street, 122m away. The nearest bus option is Northampton Bus Interchange, 872m away.

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20 Northcote Street, Northampton, NN2 6BG

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 20 Northcote Street

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

20 Northcote Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN2 6BG). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

Held since April 2002 — that's 24 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1998–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £178,000 sits 217.9% above the 2002 sale of £56,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£71/sq ft) was about 31.9% below the postcode norm.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromG19toD67

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%62%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseFreeholdEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Northcote Street, Northampton, NN2 6BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Northcote Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

37 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

20 Northcote Street's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£178,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.7% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£56,000

Growth on file: 13.7% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

18 April 2002Most recent
£56,000
+68.7%over 4 years
27 March 1998
£33,200

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN2 6BG: £195,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in NN2 6BG

On the street

Versus other Northcote Street homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 20 Northcote Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£767

Street avg £1,694

Strongly below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 81 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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 Northampton district page.

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Crime

27/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Lower Hester Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Northampton International Academy. 29 schools nearby.

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A Local Area 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 NN2 6BG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN2 6BG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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