What type of property is 81 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

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

When did 81 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ last change hands?

81 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ last sold for £85,460 in January 2025, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £58,000 in July 2002, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 81 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2002 and January 2025, 81 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ rose from £58,000 to £85,460, a change of £27,460. That works out to roughly +1.7% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 81 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ have?

The current EPC rating for 81 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 81 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

81 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 81 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ heated?

The latest EPC at 81 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 81 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

81 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 81 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ located?

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

What is crime like near 81 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

Police records around 81 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 81 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

The closest primary school to 81 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 81 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BJ?

The closest bus stop to 81 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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81 Lower Hester Street, Northampton, NN2 6BJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 81 Lower Hester Street

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

81 Lower Hester Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN2 6BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). Other recorded features include a basement.

Across 2002–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £182,000 sits 113% above the 2025 sale of £85,460. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Sold January 2025 for £85,460.

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
BasementYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 November 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromD62toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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

81 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.

81 Lower Hester Street's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2002).

Current estimate

£182,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.7% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£85,460

Growth on file: 1.7% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

20 January 2025Most recent
£85,460
+47.3%over 22 years
31 July 2002
£58,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN2 6BJ: £182,500 (2026–2024).

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.

EPC Rating for 81 Lower Hester Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,204

Street avg £1,714

Below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 74 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£182k

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2 bed1 bath

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Essex Street

NN2 6DR

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£205k

1 Arnold Road

NN2 6EY

3 bed

£227k

1 Garfield Close

NN2 6NF

3 bed

£230k

1 Essex Terrace, Essex Street

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£266k

1 Brockton Street

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3 bed2 bath

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

80 dB

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Common questions

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