What type of property is 5 Skinner Avenue, NN5 4AG?

5 Skinner Avenue, NN5 4AG is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 Skinner Avenue, NN5 4AG last change hands?

5 Skinner Avenue, NN5 4AG last sold for £259,500 in July 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £52,995 in August 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Skinner Avenue, NN5 4AG changed over time?

Across 4 sales between August 1997 and July 2022, 5 Skinner Avenue, NN5 4AG rose from £52,995 to £259,500, a change of £206,505. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Skinner Avenue, NN5 4AG?

The current EPC rating for 5 Skinner Avenue, NN5 4AG is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in August 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Skinner Avenue, NN5 4AG?

5 Skinner Avenue, NN5 4AG has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Skinner Avenue, NN5 4AG heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Skinner Avenue, NN5 4AG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Skinner Avenue, NN5 4AG?

5 Skinner Avenue, NN5 4AG is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 5 Skinner Avenue, NN5 4AG located?

5 Skinner Avenue, NN5 4AG sits in Upton, Northampton, Northampton. It falls within the NN5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Skinner Avenue, NN5 4AG?

Police records around 5 Skinner Avenue, NN5 4AG show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Skinner Avenue, NN5 4AG?

The closest primary school to 5 Skinner Avenue, NN5 4AG is Upton Meadows Primary School (325m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Duston School (1.9km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Skinner Avenue, NN5 4AG?

The closest bus stop to 5 Skinner Avenue, NN5 4AG is Millway, 231m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Skinner Avenue, Upton, Northampton, NN5 4AG

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Skinner Avenue

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

5 Skinner Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Upton, Northampton, Northampton (NN5 4AG). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer: July 2022 at £259,500. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. Across 1997–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£409/sq ft) was about 229.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageSingle
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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 2)

Aug 2021

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from May 2010

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

32%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Skinner Avenue, Upton, Northampton, NN5 4AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Skinner Avenue has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

13applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

5 Skinner Avenue has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£267,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£259,500

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

13 July 2022Most recent
£259,500
+89.4%over 11 years
18 August 2010
£137,000
+72.3%over 9 years
14 June 2001
£79,500
+50.0%over 3 years
14 August 1997
£52,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN5 4AG: £255,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in NN5 4AG

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On the street

Versus other Skinner Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5 Skinner Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,398

Street avg £2,740

Strongly above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 68 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Millway — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Upton Meadows Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN5 4AG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN5 4AG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

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