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231a, Birchfield Road East, Northampton, NN3 2HG

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 2nd
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
74 m²
797 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 51
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 231a

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

231a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN3 2HG). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 68). Main heating runs on electricity. At 74 m² this is the 4th smallest of 11 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 47–116 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to D across 11 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony.

Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in January 2010. Today's modelled estimate of £131,000 sits 101.5% above the 2010 sale of £65,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • Heating systemElectric
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 231a

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

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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.

231a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E51
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Sept 2009
EPC improved fromF27toE51
SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 231a, Birchfield Road East, Northampton, NN3 2HG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

231a has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

22 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

231a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£131,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2010)

£65,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 January 2010Most recent

    £65,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN3 2HG: £108,000 (2008–2000).

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.

EPC Rating

51 (E)

Street avg 41 (E)

Above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 74 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.4 t/year

Street avg 6.9 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 231a

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£185k

1 Danetree Gardens

NN3 2LX

2 bed
£204k

1 Briton Gardens

NN3 2BT

2 bed
£261k

1 Danewood Gardens

NN3 2LU

2 bed2 bath
£242k

1 Drydale Avenue

NN3 2RL

3 bed1 bath
£276k

1 Beech Avenue

NN3 2HE

3 bed1 bath
£291k

1 Briton Road

NN3 2BS

3 bed1 bath
£299k

1 Broadmead Avenue

NN3 2QX

3 bed
£300k

1 Beverley Crescent

NN3 2PY

3 bed
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

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Beech Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Cedar Road Primary School. 36 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 2HG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NN3 2HG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NN3 2HG

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 231a, Birchfield Road East, Northampton, NN3 2HG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.