What type of property is 1a, Cowper Terrace, NN2 7JB?

1a, Cowper Terrace, NN2 7JB is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 1a, Cowper Terrace, NN2 7JB last change hands?

1a, Cowper Terrace, NN2 7JB last sold for £72,500 in June 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £80,000 in July 2003, so prices have been falling over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1a, Cowper Terrace, NN2 7JB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2003 and June 2013, 1a, Cowper Terrace, NN2 7JB fell from £80,000 to £72,500, a change of £7,500. That works out to roughly -1% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1a, Cowper Terrace, NN2 7JB?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Cowper Terrace, NN2 7JB is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Cowper Terrace, NN2 7JB?

1a, Cowper Terrace, NN2 7JB has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (398 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 52% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN2 7JB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Cowper Terrace, NN2 7JB heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Cowper Terrace, NN2 7JB records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 1a, Cowper Terrace, NN2 7JB located?

1a, Cowper Terrace, NN2 7JB sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN2 postcode district.

Is 1a, Cowper Terrace, NN2 7JB in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Cowper Terrace, NN2 7JB 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.

Which schools serve 1a, Cowper Terrace, NN2 7JB?

The closest primary school to 1a, Cowper Terrace, NN2 7JB is Kingsley Primary School (457m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Malcolm Arnold Academy (714m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1a, Cowper Terrace, NN2 7JB?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Cowper Terrace, NN2 7JB is Randell Road, 136m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Cowper Terrace, Junction Road, Northampton, NN2 7JB

Property type

End terrace

Floor 00

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

37 m²

398 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Northampton (NN2 7JB). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2003–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at -1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £126,000 sits 73.8% above the 2013 sale of £72,500. At 37 m² it sits well below the postcode median (74 m² across 4 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Last sold in June 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

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
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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 3)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2014from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromE39toD62

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2024from Mar 2014

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Cowper Terrace, Junction Road, Northampton, NN2 7JB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

25 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.

1a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£126,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.0% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£72,500

Growth on file: -1.0% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

30 June 2013Most recent
£72,500
-9.4%over 9 years
17 July 2003
£80,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN2 7JB: £153,800 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in NN2 7JB

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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 Bankside

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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.

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Crime

27/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Randell Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Kingsley Primary School. 37 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN2 7JB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN2 7JB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

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FAQ

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