What kind of home is 12 Essex Street, NN2 6DR?

12 Essex Street, NN2 6DR is a mid-terrace house.

When did 12 Essex Street, NN2 6DR last change hands?

12 Essex Street, NN2 6DR last sold for £129,000 in November 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £26,500 in February 1997, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Essex Street, NN2 6DR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 1997 and November 2020, 12 Essex Street, NN2 6DR rose from £26,500 to £129,000, a change of £102,500. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Essex Street, NN2 6DR?

The current EPC rating for 12 Essex Street, NN2 6DR is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2016 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Essex Street, NN2 6DR?

12 Essex Street, NN2 6DR has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Essex Street, NN2 6DR use?

The latest EPC at 12 Essex Street, NN2 6DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Essex Street, NN2 6DR?

12 Essex Street, NN2 6DR 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 12 Essex Street, NN2 6DR in?

12 Essex Street, NN2 6DR sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 12 Essex Street, NN2 6DR?

Police records around 12 Essex Street, NN2 6DR 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 12 Essex Street, NN2 6DR?

The closest primary school to 12 Essex Street, NN2 6DR is Northampton International Academy (519m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Northampton International Academy (519m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Essex Street, NN2 6DR?

The closest bus stop to 12 Essex Street, NN2 6DR is Norfolk Street, 98m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Essex Street, Northampton, NN2 6DR

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Essex Street

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

12 Essex Street is a mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN2 6DR). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in December 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs). Across 1997–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £182,000 is 41.1% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£162/sq ft) was about 37.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2020 at £129,000.

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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 2)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Dec 2016

EPC improved fromE47toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Essex Street, Northampton, NN2 6DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Essex 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.

Price for 12 Essex Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£182,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£129,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

27 November 2020Most recent
£129,000
+386.8%over 23 years
28 February 1997
£26,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN2 6DR: £175,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in NN2 6DR

On the street

Versus other Essex Street homes

Four headline reads against 61 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Essex Street outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,743

Street avg £1,626

On par

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 75 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.6 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.

£185k

1 Cambridge Street

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3 bed

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1 Essex Street

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3 bed

£203k

1 Balfour Road

NN2 6JR

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1 Cranbrook Road

NN2 6JT

2 bed1 bath

£151k

1 Brampton Court, Balmoral Place, Balmoral Road

NN2 6NB

£228k

1 Garfield Close

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£231k

1 Essex Terrace, Essex Street

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3 bed

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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

27/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Norfolk Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Northampton International Academy. 30 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 6DR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN2 6DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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