62a, Ruskin Road, Northampton, NN2 7SY
About 62a
62a is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Northampton (NN2 7SY). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. At 44 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 69 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–126 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 69 units on file. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
Held since August 2000 — that's 26 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1997–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 29% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £115,000 sits 259.4% above the 2000 sale of £32,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£68/sq ft) was about 48.1% below the postcode norm. At 44 m² it sits well below the postcode median (79 m² across 68 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.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Building
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
62a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 30 December 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Hot water efficiency improved
Wall insulation improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
62a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
24 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 62a was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£115,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 29.0% per year over 3 years.
£32,000
Growth on file: 29.0% per year over 3 years.
Sales timeline
28 August 2000Most recent
£32,000
+10.3%over 3 years26 June 1997
£29,000
+105.7%10 June 1997
£14,100
Median price across the last 5 sales in NN2 7SY: £195,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in NN2 7SY
Versus other Ruskin Road homes
62a is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£727
Street avg £3,883
Floor Area
44 m²
Street avg 60 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.2 t/year
Street avg 1.2 t/year
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
373/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Lockwood Close — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Green Oaks Primary Academy. 27 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
51.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.0dB







