What kind of home is 23 South Meadow Road, NN5 4BQ?

23 South Meadow Road, NN5 4BQ is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 23 South Meadow Road, NN5 4BQ last change hands?

23 South Meadow Road, NN5 4BQ last sold for £176,000 in August 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £200,000 in December 2006, so prices have been falling over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 23 South Meadow Road, NN5 4BQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2006 and August 2012, 23 South Meadow Road, NN5 4BQ fell from £200,000 to £176,000, a change of £24,000. That works out to roughly -2.2% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 23 South Meadow Road, NN5 4BQ?

The current EPC rating for 23 South Meadow Road, NN5 4BQ is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 South Meadow Road, NN5 4BQ?

23 South Meadow Road, NN5 4BQ has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN5 4BQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 South Meadow Road, NN5 4BQ use?

The latest EPC at 23 South Meadow Road, NN5 4BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 South Meadow Road, NN5 4BQ?

23 South Meadow Road, NN5 4BQ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 23 South Meadow Road, NN5 4BQ in?

23 South Meadow Road, NN5 4BQ sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN5 postcode district.

Is 23 South Meadow Road, NN5 4BQ in a safe area?

Police records around 23 South Meadow Road, NN5 4BQ 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 23 South Meadow Road, NN5 4BQ?

The closest primary school to 23 South Meadow Road, NN5 4BQ is St Luke's Church of England Primary School (364m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Duston School (814m).

What is the nearest station to 23 South Meadow Road, NN5 4BQ?

The closest bus stop to 23 South Meadow Road, NN5 4BQ is Old Hospital, 247m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 South Meadow Road, Northampton, NN5 4BQ

Extendable

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 23 South Meadow Road

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

23 South Meadow Road is a three-bedroom detached house in Northampton (NN5 4BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 2006–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £292,000 sits 65.9% above the 2012 sale of £176,000. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in August 2012.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageSingle

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Jan 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

55%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 South Meadow Road, Northampton, NN5 4BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 South Meadow Road 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.

23 South Meadow Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£292,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.2% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£176,000

Growth on file: -2.2% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

6 August 2012Most recent
£176,000
-12.0%over 5 years
13 December 2006
£200,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN5 4BQ: £318,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in NN5 4BQ

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What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.

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On the street

Versus other South Meadow Road homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

23 South Meadow Road outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,256

Street avg £2,458

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Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Above

Comparables

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

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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.

Full Northampton report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Old Hospital — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Luke's Church of England Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN5 4BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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