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170 172, Flat A, Birchfield Road East, Northampton, NN3 2HF

1 planning record
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
Overview

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 £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.

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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.
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

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

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Planning

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
  1. Oct 2003
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome 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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  • The 9 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.
Current estimate

£143,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£275,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 September 2014Most recent

    £275,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in NN3 2HF: £84,000 (2005–2005).

On the street

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)

Above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 170 172

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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
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.

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.

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 NN3 2HF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NN3 2HF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NN3 2HF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

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 170 172, Flat A, Birchfield Road East, Northampton, NN3 2HF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.