What type of property is 1 Franklin Street, NN5 5BZ?

1 Franklin Street, NN5 5BZ is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 1 Franklin Street, NN5 5BZ last change hands?

1 Franklin Street, NN5 5BZ last sold for £173,000 in September 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £45,000 in November 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Franklin Street, NN5 5BZ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 1999 and September 2020, 1 Franklin Street, NN5 5BZ rose from £45,000 to £173,000, a change of £128,000. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Franklin Street, NN5 5BZ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Franklin Street, NN5 5BZ is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Franklin Street, NN5 5BZ?

1 Franklin Street, NN5 5BZ has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Franklin Street, NN5 5BZ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Franklin Street, NN5 5BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Franklin Street, NN5 5BZ?

1 Franklin Street, NN5 5BZ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Franklin Street, NN5 5BZ located?

1 Franklin Street, NN5 5BZ sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN5 postcode district in Northamptonshire.

What is crime like near 1 Franklin Street, NN5 5BZ?

Police records around 1 Franklin Street, NN5 5BZ 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 1 Franklin Street, NN5 5BZ?

The closest primary school to 1 Franklin Street, NN5 5BZ is St James Church of England Primary School (416m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Northampton International Academy (1.7km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Franklin Street, NN5 5BZ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Franklin Street, NN5 5BZ is Malcolm Drive, 79m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Franklin Street, Northampton, NN5 5BZ

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Franklin Street

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

1 Franklin Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Northampton (NN5 5BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 1999–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £219,000 is 26.6% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£223/sq ft) was about 61.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2020 for £173,000.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromE51toD56

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Franklin Street, Northampton, NN5 5BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Franklin Street has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

15applications 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.

1 Franklin Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£219,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£173,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

20 September 2020Most recent
£173,000
+74.7%over 14 years
30 January 2006
£99,000
+120.0%over 6 years
30 November 1999
£45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN5 5BZ: £205,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in NN5 5BZ

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On the street

Versus other Franklin Street homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 1 Franklin Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,403

Street avg £2,082

Above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly below

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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

Malcolm Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St James Church of England Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN5 5BZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN5 5BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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