What kind of home is 42 Gordon Street, NN2 6BZ?

42 Gordon Street, NN2 6BZ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 42 Gordon Street, NN2 6BZ?

42 Gordon Street, NN2 6BZ last sold for £87,000 in December 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 42 Gordon Street, NN2 6BZ?

The current EPC rating for 42 Gordon Street, NN2 6BZ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 42 Gordon Street, NN2 6BZ?

42 Gordon Street, NN2 6BZ has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN2 6BZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 42 Gordon Street, NN2 6BZ use?

The latest EPC at 42 Gordon Street, NN2 6BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 42 Gordon Street, NN2 6BZ?

42 Gordon Street, NN2 6BZ 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 42 Gordon Street, NN2 6BZ in?

42 Gordon Street, NN2 6BZ sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN2 postcode district.

Is 42 Gordon Street, NN2 6BZ in a safe area?

Police records around 42 Gordon Street, NN2 6BZ 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 42 Gordon Street, NN2 6BZ?

The closest primary school to 42 Gordon Street, NN2 6BZ is Northampton International Academy (381m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Northampton International Academy (381m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 42 Gordon Street, NN2 6BZ?

The closest bus stop to 42 Gordon Street, NN2 6BZ is Lower Hester Street, 213m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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42 Gordon Street, Northampton, NN2 6BZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 42 Gordon Street

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

42 Gordon Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN2 6BZ). 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 (June 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Today's modelled estimate of £174,000 sits 100% above the 2011 sale of £87,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 89% of similar EPCs). 15 years since the last transfer (December 2011).

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

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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 2)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Sept 2011

EPC improved fromD64toC73

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%90%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-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 42 Gordon Street, Northampton, NN2 6BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Gordon 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.

42 Gordon Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£174,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£87,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

2 December 2011Most recent
£87,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN2 6BZ: £143,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in NN2 6BZ

On the street

Versus other Gordon Street homes

Four headline reads against 43 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 42 Gordon Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,299

Street avg £1,595

Below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.7 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.

Full Northampton report

Crime

27/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Lower Hester Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Northampton International Academy. 29 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN2 6BZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN2 6BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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