17 Althorp Road, Northampton, NN5 5EF
About 17 Althorp Road
17 Althorp Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN5 5EF). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2018) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).
Untraded for 25 years, with the last transfer in January 2001. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2000–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £189,000 sits 190.8% above the 2001 sale of £65,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£77/sq ft) was about 35.3% below the postcode norm.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
17 Althorp Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Window efficiency improved
Wall insulation improved
Planning history
17 Althorp Road has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
15applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 17 Althorp Road
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
17 Althorp Road's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).
£189,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.2% per year over 1 year.
£65,000
Growth on file: 10.2% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
17 January 2001Most recent
£65,000
+10.2%over 7 months26 June 2000
£59,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in NN5 5EF: £190,000 (2024–2016).
Nearby sales in NN5 5EF
Everything we know about 17 Althorp Road, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Althorp Road homes
17 Althorp Road is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£833
Street avg £1,499
Floor Area
78 m²
Street avg 96 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 4.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
St James's Sq — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
St James Church of England Primary School. 30 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.2dB