What kind of home is 8 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG?

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

When did 8 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG last change hands?

8 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG last sold for £95,000 in October 2004, around 22 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in March 2020. It has improved from a F recorded in September 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG?

8 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG use?

The latest EPC at 8 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG?

8 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 8 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG in?

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

What is crime like near 8 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG?

Police records around 8 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 8 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG?

The closest bus stop to 8 Northcote Street, NN2 6BG is Lower Hester Street, 122m away. The nearest bus option is Northampton Bus Interchange, 872m away.

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8 Northcote Street, Northampton, NN2 6BG

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Northcote Street

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

8 Northcote Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN2 6BG). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since October 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £179,000 sits 88.4% above the 2004 sale of £95,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2020

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from Sept 2008

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Mar 2020from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromF37toD61

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Northcote Street, Northampton, NN2 6BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 Northcote Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£179,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£95,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 October 2004Most recent
£95,000

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.

8 Northcote Street is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£1,218

Street avg £1,679

Below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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