What kind of home is 40 Arthur Street, NN2 6ED?

40 Arthur Street, NN2 6ED is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 40 Arthur Street, NN2 6ED last change hands?

40 Arthur Street, NN2 6ED last sold for £82,000 in October 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £59,000 in April 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 40 Arthur Street, NN2 6ED appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between April 2003 and October 2015, 40 Arthur Street, NN2 6ED rose from £59,000 to £82,000, a change of £23,000. That works out to roughly +2.7% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 40 Arthur Street, NN2 6ED?

The current EPC rating for 40 Arthur Street, NN2 6ED is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in November 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40 Arthur Street, NN2 6ED?

40 Arthur Street, NN2 6ED has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN2 6ED. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40 Arthur Street, NN2 6ED use?

The latest EPC at 40 Arthur Street, NN2 6ED records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 40 Arthur Street, NN2 6ED?

40 Arthur Street, NN2 6ED 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 40 Arthur Street, NN2 6ED in?

40 Arthur Street, NN2 6ED sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN2 postcode district.

Is 40 Arthur Street, NN2 6ED in a safe area?

Police records around 40 Arthur Street, NN2 6ED 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 40 Arthur Street, NN2 6ED?

The closest primary school to 40 Arthur Street, NN2 6ED is Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School (461m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Malcolm Arnold Academy (461m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 40 Arthur Street, NN2 6ED?

The closest bus stop to 40 Arthur Street, NN2 6ED is Balmoral Road, 176m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40 Arthur Street, Northampton, NN2 6ED

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 40 Arthur Street

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

40 Arthur Street is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN2 6ED). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. At 45 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (45–85 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

11 years since the last transfer (October 2015). Across 2003–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £111,000 is 35.4% above the 2015 sale price.

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

Bedrooms1
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)

Nov 2021

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromD57toC73

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

66%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Arthur Street, Northampton, NN2 6ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Arthur 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.

Current estimate

£111,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.7% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£82,000

Growth on file: 2.7% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

30 October 2015Most recent
£82,000
+26.2%over 5 years
5 February 2010
£65,000
+10.2%over 6 years
24 April 2003
£59,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN2 6ED: £103,495 (2023–2003).

Nearby sales in NN2 6ED

On the street

Versus other Arthur Street homes

Four headline reads against 54 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

40 Arthur Street is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,822

Street avg £1,974

Below

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

On par

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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

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Northampton district page.

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Crime

27/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Balmoral Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN2 6ED 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 6ED

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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