34 Balfour Road, Northampton, NN2 6JR
About 34 Balfour Road
34 Balfour Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN2 6JR). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2017) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a basement.
At 73 m² the property is well over the postcode median (50 m² across 52 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£270/sq ft) was about 97.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2024 for £212,500.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- BasementYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Everything you need to know about 34 Balfour Road
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · every report is £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Window efficiency improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
34 Balfour Road 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.
Sales history & valuation
Price for 34 Balfour Road has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.
£226,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 28 years.
£212,500
Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 28 years.
Sales timeline
28 April 2024Most recent
£212,500
+32.8%over 6 years6 December 2017
£160,000
+34.5%over 3 years14 February 2014
£119,000
+26.6%over 4 years6 March 2009
£94,000
-19.3%over 3 years4 September 2005
£116,500
+97.5%over 4 years18 September 2000
£59,000
+59.5%over 4 years15 March 1996
£37,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in NN2 6JR: £235,000 (2024–2022).
Nearby sales in NN2 6JR
Versus other Balfour Road homes
On years held, 34 Balfour Road runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,911
Street avg £1,643
Floor Area
73 m²
Street avg 79 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.4 t/year
Street avg 4.2 t/year
Everything you need to know about 34 Balfour Road
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · every report is £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
27/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Balmoral Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School. 31 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.6dB