What kind of home is 15 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

15 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 15 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ last change hands?

15 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ last sold for £135,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £105,000 in February 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 15 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between February 2006 and November 2024, 15 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ rose from £105,000 to £135,000, a change of £30,000. That works out to roughly +1.4% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

The current EPC rating for 15 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in December 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

15 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ use?

The latest EPC at 15 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

15 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ 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 15 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ in?

15 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN2 postcode district in Northamptonshire.

What is crime like near 15 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

Police records around 15 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ 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 15 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

The closest primary school to 15 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ is Northampton International Academy (297m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Northampton International Academy (297m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 15 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

The closest bus stop to 15 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ is Lower Hester Street, 136m away. The nearest bus option is Northampton Bus Interchange, 897m away.

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15 Lower Hester Street, Northampton, NN2 6BJ

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 15 Lower Hester Street

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

15 Lower Hester Street is a mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN2 6BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2020) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Across 2006–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £165,000 is 22.2% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£174/sq ft) was about 46.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2024 for £135,000.

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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)

Dec 2020

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2020from Jul 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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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 15 Lower Hester Street, Northampton, NN2 6BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Lower Hester 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.

15 Lower Hester Street's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£165,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.4% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£135,000

Growth on file: 1.4% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

19 November 2024Most recent
£135,000
+58.8%over 13 years
28 January 2011
£85,000
-19.0%over 4 years
24 February 2006
£105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN2 6BJ: £176,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in NN2 6BJ

On the street

Versus other Lower Hester Street homes

Four headline reads against 44 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 15 Lower Hester Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,875

Street avg £1,654

Above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 73 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par

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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 6BJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN2 6BJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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