What kind of home is 80 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

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

When did 80 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL last change hands?

80 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL last sold for £169,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £78,500 in November 2009. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 80 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL changed over time?

Across 3 sales between November 2009 and March 2024, 80 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL rose from £78,500 to £169,000, a change of £90,500. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 80 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

The current EPC rating for 80 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 80 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

80 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN2 6BL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 80 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL use?

The latest EPC at 80 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 80 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

80 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 80 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL in?

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

How safe is the area around 80 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

Police records around 80 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 80 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

The closest primary school to 80 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.

How well connected is 80 Lower Hester Street, NN2 6BL?

The closest bus stop to 80 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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80 Lower Hester Street, Northampton, NN2 6BL

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 80 Lower Hester Street

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

80 Lower Hester Street is a mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN2 6BL). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Across 2009–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£234/sq ft) was about 91.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £169,000 in March 2024.

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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)

May 2023

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromE51toD60

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

18%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 80 Lower Hester Street, Northampton, NN2 6BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

80 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2009.

Current estimate

£176,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£169,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

20 March 2024Most recent
£169,000
+59.4%over 13 years
12 August 2010
£106,000
+35.0%over 9 months
20 November 2009
£78,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN2 6BL: £180,000 (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, 80 Lower Hester Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,522

Street avg £1,696

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 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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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

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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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