What kind of home is 2b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

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

How energy efficient is 2b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

The current EPC rating for 2b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in August 2013. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

2b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL use?

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

What planning history does 2b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL have?

2b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in June 2006. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

2b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL in?

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

What is crime like near 2b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

Police records around 2b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL 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.

What schools are near 2b, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

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

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

2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band B

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Overview

About 2b

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

2b is a mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN2 6BL). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft) and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2013) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The latest certificate is from August 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused.

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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.

2b's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 Aug 2023

Current Certificate

Aug 2013

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Expired on 22 August 2023

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2b, Lower Hester Street, Northampton, NN2 6BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 2b, Lower Hester Street, Northampton, NN2 6BL

2decisions19documents37nearby

Jul 2000
New BuildFull
Outcome in report
ERECTION OF SINGLE DWELLING HOUSE.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
N/2000/371
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£182,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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

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

EPC Rating for 2b runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

79 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 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.

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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

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 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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