What kind of home is 68 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG?

68 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 68 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG last change hands?

68 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG last sold for £195,000 in January 2023, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £30,500 in January 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 68 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG?

Across 3 sales between January 1997 and January 2023, 68 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG rose from £30,500 to £195,000, a change of £164,500. That works out to roughly +7.4% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 68 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG?

The current EPC rating for 68 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 68 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG?

68 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NN2 6BG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 68 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG use?

The latest EPC at 68 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 68 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG?

68 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 68 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG in?

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

Is 68 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG in a safe area?

Police records around 68 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG show an average of 373 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (11% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 68 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG?

The closest primary school to 68 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.

How well connected is 68 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG?

The closest bus stop to 68 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG is Lower Hester Street, 122m away. The nearest bus option is Northampton Bus Interchange, 872m away.

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68 Northcote Street, Northampton, NN2 6BG

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 68 Northcote Street

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

68 Northcote Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN2 6BG). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a basement.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 76% of similar EPCs). Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£218/sq ft) was about 114.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2023 at £195,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
BasementYes

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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromD56toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 68 Northcote Street, Northampton, NN2 6BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

68 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.

Price for 68 Northcote Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£202,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£195,000

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

27 January 2023Most recent
£195,000
+62.5%over 8 years
14 February 2014
£120,000
+293.4%over 17 years
31 January 1997
£30,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN2 6BG: £190,000 (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.

68 Northcote Street outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,349

Street avg £1,669

Strongly above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 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

373/mo

Falling 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

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Common questions

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