What type of property is 2a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

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

When did 2a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL last change hands?

2a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL last sold for £104,000 in May 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £30,000 in May 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

Across 5 sales between May 1999 and May 2015, 2a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL rose from £30,000 to £104,000, a change of £74,000. That works out to roughly +8.1% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL have?

The current EPC rating for 2a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

2a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL heated?

The latest EPC at 2a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

2a, 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.

Where is 2a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL located?

2a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN2 postcode district in Northamptonshire.

Is 2a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL in a safe area?

Police records around 2a, 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.

Which schools serve 2a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

The closest primary school to 2a, 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 2a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

The closest bus stop to 2a, 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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2a, Lower Hester Street, Northampton, NN2 6BL

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN2 6BL). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2019) 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 September 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 1999–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £179,000 sits 72.1% above the 2015 sale of £104,000. Last sold in May 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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
EnsuiteYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Sept 2009

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%77%

More low energy lighting installed

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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 2a, Lower Hester Street, Northampton, NN2 6BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a 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.

2a has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£179,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£104,000

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

11 May 2015Most recent
£104,000
-20.0%over 7 years
28 June 2007
£129,995
+56.6%over 4 years
14 February 2003
£83,000
+66.0%over 3 years
30 August 1999
£50,000
+66.7%
11 May 1999
£30,000

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.

Habitable Rooms for 2a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,405

Street avg £1,731

Below

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par

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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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3 bed

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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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