What kind of home is 40 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG?

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

When did 40 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG last change hands?

40 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG last sold for £97,000 in October 2010, around 16 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £43,000 in October 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 40 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between October 1999 and October 2010, 40 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG rose from £43,000 to £97,000, a change of £54,000. That works out to roughly +7.7% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 40 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG?

The current EPC rating for 40 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG?

40 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG use?

The latest EPC at 40 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 40 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG?

40 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 40 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG in?

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

Is 40 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG in a safe area?

Police records around 40 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 40 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG?

The closest primary school to 40 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 transport links are near 40 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG?

The closest bus stop to 40 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG is Lower Hester Street, 122m away. The nearest bus option is Northampton Bus Interchange, 872m away.

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40 Northcote Street, Northampton, NN2 6BG

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 40 Northcote Street

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

40 Northcote Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN2 6BG). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). Other recorded features include a balcony and a basement.

Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in October 2010. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1999–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £168,000 sits 73.2% above the 2010 sale of £97,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£127/sq ft) was about 24.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs).

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
Dining roomYes
BasementYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
BalconyYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2010from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromE53toD57

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2022from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromD57toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Northcote Street, Northampton, NN2 6BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£168,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.7% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£97,000

Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

21 October 2010Most recent
£97,000
-20.8%over 3 years
28 June 2007
£122,500
+23.1%over 3 years
6 May 2004
£99,500
+131.4%over 4 years
28 October 1999
£43,000

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.

EPC Rating for 40 Northcote Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,366

Street avg £1,674

On par

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Above

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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

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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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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

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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