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7 Howard Lane, Boughton, Northampton, NN2 8RS

EPC B2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Floor area
362 m²
3897 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 86
Council tax
Band E
Overview

About 7 Howard Lane

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

7 Howard Lane is a detached house in Boughton, Northampton, Northampton (NN2 8RS). It has a recorded floor area of 362 m² (around 3897 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2018) returns a high B (score 86), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in May 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Very Good.

At 362 m² the property is well over the postcode median (149 m² across 17 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £1,029,000 sits 160.5% above the 2016 sale of £395,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£101/sq ft) was about 57.1% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in August 2016. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

7 Howard Lane ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
B86
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2018from May 2016
EPC improved fromE45toB86
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls
GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC BDetached over 300m²

Because the property is a large detached home over 300m², we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Howard Lane, Boughton, Northampton, NN2 8RS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 7 Howard Lane, Boughton, Northampton, NN2 8RS

1decisions5documents8nearby
  1. Dec 2016
    Demolition And RebuildFull
    Outcome in report

    Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of two storey dwelling

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    DA/2016/0904
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Demolition And RebuildDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 8 notable nearby
  • The 5 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

7 Howard Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,029,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£395,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 August 2016Most recent

    £395,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN2 8RS: £590,000 (2024–2020).

On the street

Versus other Howard Lane homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 7 Howard Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,091

Street avg £2,771

Strongly below

Floor Area

362 m²

Street avg 163 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

10 years

Street avg 9 years

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Howard 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 · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£671k

1 Boughton Hill Gardens, Harborough Road North

NN2 8GS

£513k

1 Brown Hill, Boughton

NN2 8FF

£465k

1 Appletree Gardens, Harborough Road

NN2 8DN

£450k

1 Bochetone, Boughton

NN2 8EX

4 bed3 bath
£421k

1 Briscoe Close

NN2 8XH

4 bed
£420k

1 Arndale

NN2 8US

4 bed2 bath
£348k

1 Central Avenue

NN2 8EA

4 bed2 bath
£341k

1 Buxton Way, Boughton

NN2 8GB

3 bed2 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

27/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

39 Howard Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Boughton Primary School. 17 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 8RS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NN2 8RS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NN2 8RS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

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 7 Howard Lane, Boughton, Northampton, NN2 8RS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.