What type of property is 68a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

68a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL is a detached house.

When did 68a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL last change hands?

68a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL last sold for £180,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £165,000 in August 2017, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 68a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2017 and October 2023, 68a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL rose from £165,000 to £180,000, a change of £15,000. That works out to roughly +1.4% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 68a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

The current EPC rating for 68a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 68a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

68a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 68a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL heated?

The latest EPC at 68a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 68a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

68a, 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 68a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL located?

68a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN2 postcode district.

Is 68a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL in a safe area?

Police records around 68a, 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 68a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

The closest primary school to 68a, 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 transport links are near 68a, Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

The closest bus stop to 68a, 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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68a, Lower Hester Street, Northampton, NN2 6BL

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 68a

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

68a is a detached house in Northampton (NN2 6BL). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since November 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2017–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£232/sq ft) was about 91% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2023 for £180,000.

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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 3)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Nov 2009

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

100%33%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2024from Jun 2014

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 68a, Lower Hester Street, Northampton, NN2 6BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

68a 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.

68a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£196,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.4% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£180,000

Growth on file: 1.4% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

24 October 2023Most recent
£180,000
+9.1%over 6 years
6 August 2017
£165,000

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.

Price per m² for 68a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,500

Street avg £1,697

Strongly above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly below

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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

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