What energy rating does 172 High Street, NN5 4AX have?

The current EPC rating for 172 High Street, NN5 4AX is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in October 2012. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 172 High Street, NN5 4AX?

172 High Street, NN5 4AX has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 172 High Street, NN5 4AX use?

The latest EPC at 172 High Street, NN5 4AX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 172 High Street, NN5 4AX in?

172 High Street, NN5 4AX sits in Upton, Northampton, Northampton. It falls within the NN5 postcode district.

Is 172 High Street, NN5 4AX in a safe area?

Police records around 172 High Street, NN5 4AX 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.

What schools are near 172 High Street, NN5 4AX?

The closest primary school to 172 High Street, NN5 4AX is Upton Meadows Primary School (130m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Duston School (1.8km).

What transport links are near 172 High Street, NN5 4AX?

The closest bus stop to 172 High Street, NN5 4AX is Square, 60m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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172 High Street, Upton, Northampton, NN5 4AX

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 172 High Street

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

172 High Street is a mid-terrace house in Upton, Northampton, Northampton (NN5 4AX). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012-2021. At 67 m² this is the 5th smallest of 20 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 48–125 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 84% of similar EPCs).

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

172 High Street's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Oct 2012

EPC improved fromB84toC79

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 172 High Street, Upton, Northampton, NN5 4AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

172 High Street 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.

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

Current estimate

£171,000

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 5 sales in NN5 4AX: £170,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in NN5 4AX

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On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

172 High Street is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

79 (C)

Street avg 83 (B)

Strongly below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 68 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.0 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

Comparables

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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.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Upton Meadows Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN5 4AX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low

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FAQ

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