What type of property is 29 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

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

What was the last sold price for 29 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

29 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ last sold for £125,000 in November 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £88,000 in October 2005, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 29 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2005 and November 2016, 29 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ rose from £88,000 to £125,000, a change of £37,000. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 29 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ have?

The current EPC rating for 29 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in June 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 29 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

29 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 29 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ heated?

The latest EPC at 29 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 29 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

29 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 29 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ located?

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

Is 29 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ in a safe area?

Police records around 29 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.

Which schools serve 29 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

The closest primary school to 29 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 29 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

The closest bus stop to 29 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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29 Lower Hester Street, Northampton, NN2 6BJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 29 Lower Hester Street

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

29 Lower Hester Street is a mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN2 6BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2017) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2016. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

Across 2005–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £167,000 is 33.6% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£166/sq ft) was about 39.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in November 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

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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)

Jun 2017

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2017from Oct 2016

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

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

29 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.

29 Lower Hester Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£167,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£125,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

4 November 2016Most recent
£125,000
+42.0%over 11 years
5 October 2005
£88,000

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.

Price per m²

£1,786

Street avg £1,657

Above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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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