What kind of home is 14 Essex Street, NN2 6DR?

14 Essex Street, NN2 6DR is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 14 Essex Street, NN2 6DR last change hands?

14 Essex Street, NN2 6DR last sold for £90,000 in March 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 14 Essex Street, NN2 6DR?

The current EPC rating for 14 Essex Street, NN2 6DR is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Essex Street, NN2 6DR?

14 Essex Street, NN2 6DR has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN2 6DR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Essex Street, NN2 6DR use?

The latest EPC at 14 Essex Street, NN2 6DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Essex Street, NN2 6DR?

14 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 14 Essex Street, NN2 6DR in?

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

Is 14 Essex Street, NN2 6DR in a safe area?

Police records around 14 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 14 Essex Street, NN2 6DR?

The closest primary school to 14 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 transport links are near 14 Essex Street, NN2 6DR?

The closest bus stop to 14 Essex Street, NN2 6DR is Norfolk Street, 98m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Essex Street, Northampton, NN2 6DR

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 14 Essex Street

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

14 Essex Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN2 6DR). 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 (August 2022) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Untraded for 15 years, with the last transfer in March 2011. Today's modelled estimate of £173,000 sits 92.2% above the 2011 sale of £90,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

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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)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Essex Street, Northampton, NN2 6DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 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.

14 Essex Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£173,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£90,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 March 2011Most recent
£90,000

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 14 Essex Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,343

Street avg £1,634

Below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 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.

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1 Garfield Close

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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

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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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