Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
170 172, Flat A, Birchfield Road East, Northampton, NN3 2HF
1 planning record
Estimated value
£129,000
- Since the 2014 sale (£275,000)-53%
- Against NN3 2HF's recent median (£84,000)+54%
Newest record on this page: May 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
67 m²
721 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.
Our estimate
£129,000
- Against its 2014 sale (£275,000)-53%
- Against NN3 2HF's recent median (£84,000)+54%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 170 172 is modelled from its 67 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in NN3 2HF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
67 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2024
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2014
Recent sales in NN3 2HF
1 sale, median £84,000 (2005–2005)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: September 2014 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 application | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sales timeline
25 September 2014Most recent
£275,000
Median price across the last 1 sales in NN3 2HF: £84,000 (2005–2005).
Nearby sales in NN3 2HF
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 170 172, Flat A, Birchfield Road East, Northampton, NN3 2HF. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 170 172
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
170 172 is a semi-detached house in Northampton (NN3 2HF). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. At 67 m² this is the 4th smallest of 5 units on EPC record in 170 172, where floor areas span 43–67 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.
Today's modelled estimate of £129,000 is 53.1% below the 2014 sale of £275,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. At 67 m² it's 17.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (57 m² median across 7 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 12 years ago, in September 2014. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2003.
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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 10)
May 2024
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 16 May 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2008from Nov 2008
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters
Heating system changed
Main Fuel
GasElectric
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat
Heating controls changed
Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion
Hot water system changed
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
Low Energy Lighting
0%28%
More low energy lighting installed
Jan 2009from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromD56toC74
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)
Hot water system upgraded
Low Energy Lighting
28%81%
More low energy lighting installed
May 2014from Jan 2009
EPC improved fromC74toD61
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Main Fuel
ElectricGas
Connected to mains gas supply
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Low Energy Lighting
81%40%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
May 2014from May 2014
EPC improved fromD61toC71
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
40%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Oct 2019from May 2014
EPC improved fromC71toE50
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters
Heating system changed
Main Fuel
GasElectric
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating Controls
FullThermostat
Heating controls changed
Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion
Hot water system changed
Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
Low Energy Lighting
100%33%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Oct 2020from Oct 2019
EPC improved fromE50toC71
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Low Energy Lighting
33%73%
More low energy lighting installed
Nov 2023from Oct 2020
EPC improved fromC71toD64
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler
Upgraded to gas central heating
Main Fuel
ElectricGas
Connected to mains gas supply
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Low Energy Lighting
73%100%
More low energy lighting installed
May 2024from Nov 2023
EPC improved fromD64toC77
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
Low Energy Lighting
100%64%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
May 2024from May 2024
Low Energy Lighting
64%92%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 170 172, Flat A, Birchfield Road East, Northampton, NN3 2HF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1 application on record at 170 172, Flat A, Birchfield Road East, Northampton, NN3 2HF
1decisions1extensions9documents22nearby
- Oct 2003ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey
FIRST FLOOR EXTENSION OVER EXISTING SHOP AND ERECTION OF FLAT ABOVE EXISTING GARAGE
- Documents
- 9 docs on file
- Reference
- N/2003/1134
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Versus other Birchfield Road East homes
Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
170 172 outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
70 (C)
Street avg 61 (D)
Floor Area
67 m²
Street avg 57 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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.
Crime
461/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Beech Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Cedar Road Primary School. 37 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Cedar Road Primary SchoolPrimary187m
- Eastfield AcademyPrimary923m
- Kingsley Primary SchoolPrimary923m
- Weston Favell CofE Primary SchoolPrimary1.1km
Nearest stops
- Beech AvenueBus stop16m
- Cedar Road SchoolBus stop213m
- Church of St GregoryBus stop219m
- Wheatfield RoadBus stop258m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,722 reports37%
- Anti-social Behaviour1,497 reports20%
- Shoplifting674 reports9%
- Criminal Damage & Arson483 reports7%
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Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN3 2HF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.5dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 170 172 is modelled from its 67 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in NN3 2HF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 170 172. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 170 172 was lodged in May 2024 at band C and is valid until May 2034. 10 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 170 172. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 37 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from NN3 2HF, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 170 172 is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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