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

1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Floor Ground
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
60 m²
646 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 50
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 an end-of-terrace house in Northampton (NN3 2HF). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1991-1995. At 60 m² this is the 3rd 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 bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (50 versus a best of 77). The latest certificate (October 2019) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (November 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 76), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 86% of similar EPCs). 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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E50
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 170 172, Flat D, Birchfield Road East, Northampton, NN3 2HF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 170 172, Flat D, 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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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

170 172 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£150,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 2 sales in NN3 2HF: £179,500 (2014–2005).

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.

On epc rating, 170 172 runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

50 (E)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 58 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below

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

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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.

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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
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 170 172, Flat D, Birchfield Road East, Northampton, NN3 2HF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.