1a, Flat 3, Bowden Road, Northampton, NN5 5LT
About 1a
1a is a semi-detached house in Northampton (NN5 5LT). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1983-1990. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in January 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.
At 53 m² it sits well below the postcode median (79 m² across 48 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
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Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Cavity wall insulation installed
Planning history
1a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
15applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 1a
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
1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£127,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 5LT: £200,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in NN5 5LT
Everything we know about 1a, 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 Bowden Road homes
EPC Rating
73 (C)
Street avg 71 (C)
Floor Area
53 m²
Street avg 53 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.8 t/year
Street avg 2.0 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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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
0.4 km
St James Church of England Primary School. 34 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.8dB