170 172, Flat A, Birchfield Road East, Northampton, NN3 2HF
About 170 172
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 £143,000 is 48% 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.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
Window efficiency improved
Cavity wall insulation installed
More low energy lighting installed
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Hot water system upgraded
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
Cavity wall insulation installed
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Window efficiency improved
Cavity wall insulation installed
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
1 application on record at 170 172, Flat A, Birchfield Road East, Northampton, NN3 2HF
- 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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Sales history & valuation
£143,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£275,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
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
Versus other Birchfield Road East homes
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
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
5/mo
Steady 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.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.5dB







