What kind of home is 41 Black Cat Drive, NN5 4EA?

41 Black Cat Drive, NN5 4EA is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 41 Black Cat Drive, NN5 4EA last change hands?

41 Black Cat Drive, NN5 4EA last sold for £154,995 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £60,000 in June 2010, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 41 Black Cat Drive, NN5 4EA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2010 and October 2023, 41 Black Cat Drive, NN5 4EA rose from £60,000 to £154,995, a change of £94,995. That works out to roughly +7.4% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 41 Black Cat Drive, NN5 4EA have?

The current EPC rating for 41 Black Cat Drive, NN5 4EA is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. It has dropped from a B recorded in August 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 41 Black Cat Drive, NN5 4EA?

41 Black Cat Drive, NN5 4EA has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 47% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN5 4EA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 41 Black Cat Drive, NN5 4EA use?

The latest EPC at 41 Black Cat Drive, NN5 4EA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 41 Black Cat Drive, NN5 4EA?

41 Black Cat Drive, NN5 4EA is in council tax band C.

Which area is 41 Black Cat Drive, NN5 4EA in?

41 Black Cat Drive, NN5 4EA sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN5 postcode district in Northamptonshire.

Is 41 Black Cat Drive, NN5 4EA in a safe area?

Police records around 41 Black Cat Drive, NN5 4EA 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 41 Black Cat Drive, NN5 4EA?

The closest primary school to 41 Black Cat Drive, NN5 4EA is Upton Meadows Primary School (419m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Duston School (2.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 41 Black Cat Drive, NN5 4EA?

The closest bus stop to 41 Black Cat Drive, NN5 4EA is Webb Drive, 177m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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41 Black Cat Drive, Northampton, NN5 4EA

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 2nd

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 41 Black Cat Drive

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

41 Black Cat Drive is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN5 4EA). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (August 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. At 68 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 33 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–178 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 33 units on file.

At 68 m² it sits well below the postcode median (128 m² across 32 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2010–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£212/sq ft) was about 21.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2023 for £154,995.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas

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 2019

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromB85toC79

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 41 Black Cat Drive, Northampton, NN5 4EA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

41 Black Cat Drive 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2010.

Current estimate

£159,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£154,995

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

5 October 2023Most recent
£154,995
+158.3%over 13 years
29 June 2010
£60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN5 4EA: £250,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in NN5 4EA

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On the street

Versus other Black Cat Drive homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

41 Black Cat Drive is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,279

Street avg £2,378

On par

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 70 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

On par

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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

0.2 km

Webb Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Upton Meadows Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN5 4EA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low

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