What kind of home is 20 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

20 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 20 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL last change hands?

20 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL last sold for £65,500 in October 2008, around 18 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

The current EPC rating for 20 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in July 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

20 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN2 6BL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL use?

The latest EPC at 20 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

20 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL 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 20 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL in?

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

How safe is the area around 20 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

Police records around 20 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL 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 20 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

The closest primary school to 20 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL is Northampton International Academy (324m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Northampton International Academy (324m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

The closest bus stop to 20 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL is Lower Hester Street, 129m away. The nearest bus option is Northampton Bus Interchange, 920m away.

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20 Lower Hester Street, Northampton, NN2 6BL

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Lower Hester Street

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

20 Lower Hester Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN2 6BL). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since October 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £171,000 sits 161.1% above the 2008 sale of £65,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£89/sq ft) was about 28.6% 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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 24 Jul 2026

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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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 20 Lower Hester Street, Northampton, NN2 6BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£171,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2008)

£65,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

1 October 2008Most recent
£65,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN2 6BL: £169,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in NN2 6BL

On the street

Versus other Lower Hester Street homes

Four headline reads against 36 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 20 Lower Hester Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£963

Street avg £1,745

Strongly below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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Comparables

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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 6BL 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 6BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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