What kind of home is 1a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

1a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 1a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ last change hands?

1a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ last sold for £71,130 in March 2003, around 23 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £40,000 in November 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between November 1999 and March 2003, 1a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ rose from £40,000 to £71,130, a change of £31,130. That works out to roughly +19.1% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

1a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN2 6BJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

1a, 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 1a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ in?

1a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

Police records around 1a, 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 1a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

The closest primary school to 1a, 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 is the nearest station to 1a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

The closest bus stop to 1a, 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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1a, Lower Hester Street, Northampton, NN2 6BJ

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN2 6BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since March 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1999–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 19.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £170,000 sits 139% above the 2003 sale of £71,130. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£99/sq ft) was about 17.2% 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

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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.

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Lower Hester Street, Northampton, NN2 6BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

1a's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1999).

Current estimate

£170,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 19.1% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2003)

£71,130

Growth on file: 19.1% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

1 March 2003Most recent
£71,130
+51.3%over 3 years
27 January 2000
£47,000
+17.5%
17 November 1999
£40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN2 6BJ: £175,000 (2025–2024).

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.

On years held, 1a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,062

Street avg £1,677

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Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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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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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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