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78 Semilong Road, Northampton, NN2 6DF

8 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
125 m²
1345 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 78 Semilong Road

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

78 Semilong Road is a mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN2 6DF). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2018) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Across 1995–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£204/sq ft) was about 384.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 125 m² it's 20.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (157 m² median across 9 EPCs). Most recent transfer: December 2023 at £274,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2004.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2018from Dec 2009
EPC improved fromE48toD68
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 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 78 Semilong Road, Northampton, NN2 6DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 78 Semilong Road, Northampton, NN2 6DF

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Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Apr 2004
    Amendment
    Outcome in report

    USE OF HOUSE AS MULTIPLE OCCUPANCY - APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR AN EXISTING USE

    Retrospective
    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    N/2004/0377
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  • The 4 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

78 Semilong Road has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£282,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£274,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 December 2023Most recent

    £274,000

    -28.8%over 2 years

  2. 4 October 2021

    £385,000

    +18.5%over 2 years

  3. 27 November 2018

    £325,000

    +30.0%over 10 years

  4. 5 May 2008

    £250,000

    +47.1%over 4 years

  5. 27 April 2004

    £170,000

    +18.9%over 11 months

  6. 27 May 2003

    £143,000

    +146.6%over 5 years

  7. 2 October 1997

    £58,000

    +16.0%over 2 years

  8. 28 August 1995

    £50,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN2 6DF: £245,000 (2024–2014).

On the street

Versus other Semilong Road homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 78 Semilong Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,192

Street avg £1,310

Strongly above

Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 158 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 8.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 78 Semilong Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£283k

1 Edinburgh Road

NN2 6PH

3 bed2 bath
£274k

1 Brockton Street

NN2 6EQ

3 bed2 bath
£291k

1 Cecil Road

NN2 6PG

£260k

1 Agnes Road

NN2 6EU

£231k

1 Essex Terrace, Essex Street

NN2 6DP

3 bed
£228k

1 Garfield Close

NN2 6NF

3 bed
£211k

1 Cranbrook Road

NN2 6JT

2 bed1 bath
£203k

1 Balfour Road

NN2 6JR

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

Marriott Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Northampton International Academy. 32 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 6DF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NN2 6DF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NN2 6DF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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