What kind of home is 79 Mill Lane, NN2 6RQ?

79 Mill Lane, NN2 6RQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 79 Mill Lane, NN2 6RQ last change hands?

79 Mill Lane, NN2 6RQ last sold for £355,000 in January 2023, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £170,000 in August 2008. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 79 Mill Lane, NN2 6RQ appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between August 2008 and January 2023, 79 Mill Lane, NN2 6RQ rose from £170,000 to £355,000, a change of £185,000. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 79 Mill Lane, NN2 6RQ?

The current EPC rating for 79 Mill Lane, NN2 6RQ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 79 Mill Lane, NN2 6RQ?

79 Mill Lane, NN2 6RQ has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (1,098 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN2 6RQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 79 Mill Lane, NN2 6RQ use?

The latest EPC at 79 Mill Lane, NN2 6RQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 79 Mill Lane, NN2 6RQ?

79 Mill Lane, NN2 6RQ is in council tax band D.

Which area is 79 Mill Lane, NN2 6RQ in?

79 Mill Lane, NN2 6RQ sits in Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northampton. It falls within the NN2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 79 Mill Lane, NN2 6RQ?

Police records around 79 Mill Lane, NN2 6RQ show an average of 373 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (11% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 79 Mill Lane, NN2 6RQ?

The closest primary school to 79 Mill Lane, NN2 6RQ is Kingsthorpe Village Primary School (290m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Malcolm Arnold Academy (1.1km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 79 Mill Lane, NN2 6RQ?

The closest bus stop to 79 Mill Lane, NN2 6RQ is The Cock PH, 310m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

79 Mill Lane, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, NN2 6RQ

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

102 m²

1098 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Get directions

Overview

About 79 Mill Lane

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

79 Mill Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northampton (NN2 6RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

Sold January 2023 for £355,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 87% of similar EPCs). Across 2008–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£323/sq ft) was about 31.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 79 Mill Lane

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 · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

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)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 October 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromD63toC69

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £595 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 79 Mill Lane, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, NN2 6RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

79 Mill Lane 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2008.

Current estimate

£386,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 14 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2023)

£355,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

23 January 2023Most recent
£355,000
+63.6%over 9 years
13 June 2013
£217,000
+7.4%over 2 years
5 November 2010
£202,000
+18.8%over 2 years
14 August 2008
£170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN2 6RQ: £260,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in NN2 6RQ

On the street

Versus other Mill Lane homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 79 Mill Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,480

Street avg £3,072

On par

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 135 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Above

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 79 Mill Lane

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 · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£279k

1 Edinburgh Road

NN2 6PH

3 bed2 bath

£266k

1 Brockton Street

NN2 6EQ

3 bed2 bath

£230k

1 Essex Terrace, Essex Street

NN2 6DP

3 bed

£227k

1 Garfield Close

NN2 6NF

3 bed

£205k

1 Arnold Road

NN2 6EY

3 bed

£203k

1 Essex Street

NN2 6DR

3 bed

£211k

1 Cranbrook Road

NN2 6JT

2 bed1 bath

£182k

1 Cambridge Street

NN2 6DN

2 bed1 bath

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

373/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

The Cock PH — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Kingsthorpe Village Primary School. 29 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 6RQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN2 6RQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 79 Mill Lane, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, NN2 6RQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.