What type of property is 1b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

1b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

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

1b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ last sold for £68,000 in December 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £30,500 in June 1997, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

Across 2 sales between June 1997 and December 2011, 1b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ rose from £30,500 to £68,000, a change of £37,500. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

The current EPC rating for 1b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

1b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ heated?

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

What council tax band is 1b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

1b, 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.

Where is 1b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ located?

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

Is 1b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ in a safe area?

Police records around 1b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ 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.

Which schools serve 1b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

The closest primary school to 1b, 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 1b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

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

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1b

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

1b is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN2 6BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 1997–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £178,000 sits 161.8% above the 2011 sale of £68,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£81/sq ft) was about 32.9% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Last sold in December 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years.

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

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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 2)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 October 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Oct 2011

EPC improved fromD63toC69

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%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 1b, Lower Hester Street, Northampton, NN2 6BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1b 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.

1b has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£178,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£68,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

21 December 2011Most recent
£68,000
+123.0%over 14 years
15 June 1997
£30,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN2 6BJ: £182,500 (2026–2025).

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 price per m², 1b runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£872

Street avg £1,723

Strongly below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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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

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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 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

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Common questions

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