What kind of home is Cotswold, Humfrey Lane, NN2 8RN?

Cotswold, Humfrey Lane, NN2 8RN is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did Cotswold, Humfrey Lane, NN2 8RN last change hands?

Cotswold, Humfrey Lane, NN2 8RN last sold for £838,000 in March 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Cotswold, Humfrey Lane, NN2 8RN?

The current EPC rating for Cotswold, Humfrey Lane, NN2 8RN is B with a score of 82 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in January 2020 (4 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is Cotswold, Humfrey Lane, NN2 8RN?

Cotswold, Humfrey Lane, NN2 8RN has a recorded floor area of 608 m² (6,545 sq ft), around 152 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 242% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NN2 8RN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Cotswold, Humfrey Lane, NN2 8RN use?

The latest EPC at Cotswold, Humfrey Lane, NN2 8RN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Cotswold, Humfrey Lane, NN2 8RN had any planning applications?

Cotswold, Humfrey Lane, NN2 8RN has council approval for two-storey side and rear extension granted in September 2021 under ref. WND/2021/0205. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Cotswold, Humfrey Lane, NN2 8RN?

Cotswold, Humfrey Lane, NN2 8RN is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Cotswold, Humfrey Lane, NN2 8RN in?

Cotswold, Humfrey Lane, NN2 8RN sits in Boughton, Northampton, Northampton. It falls within the NN2 postcode district.

Is Cotswold, Humfrey Lane, NN2 8RN in a safe area?

Police records around Cotswold, Humfrey Lane, NN2 8RN 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 Cotswold, Humfrey Lane, NN2 8RN?

The closest primary school to Cotswold, Humfrey Lane, NN2 8RN is Boughton Primary School (277m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kingsthorpe College (1.7km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Cotswold, Humfrey Lane, NN2 8RN?

The closest bus stop to Cotswold, Humfrey Lane, NN2 8RN is Bus Shelter, 91m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Cotswold, Humfrey Lane, Boughton, Northampton, NN2 8RN

EPC B3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

608 m²

6544 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 82

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Cotswold

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

Cotswold is a four-bedroom detached house in Boughton, Northampton, Northampton (NN2 8RN). It has a recorded floor area of 608 m² (around 6544 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2025) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in January 2020 the rating was F, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good.

At 608 m² the property is well over the postcode median (178 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £1,458,000 sits 74% above the 2021 sale of £838,000. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: March 2021 at £838,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes

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.

Cotswold's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

B82

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

11.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Jan 2020

EPC improved fromF37toB82

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC BDetached over 300m²Extended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Cotswold, Humfrey Lane, Boughton, Northampton, NN2 8RN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at Cotswold, Humfrey Lane, Boughton, Northampton, NN2 8RN

3decisions1extensions33documents8nearby

Sept 2021
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property
Demolition of existing garage. Construction of two storey side/rear/front extension including alterations to roof and facade
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
WND/2021/0205
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ConditionsMar 2025Decision
OutbuildingMay 2024Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£1,458,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2021)

£838,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 March 2021Most recent
£838,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN2 8RN: £197,500 (2019–2000).

Nearby sales in NN2 8RN

On the street

Versus other Humfrey Lane homes

Three headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, Cotswold stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

82 (B)

Street avg 63 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

608 m²

Street avg 407 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

11.0 t/year

Street avg 9.8 t/year

Above

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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.

Full Northampton report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

27/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bus Shelter — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Boughton Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN2 8RN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN2 8RN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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