Bowden House, Flat 1, 39 Bowden Road, Northampton, NN5 5LT
About Bowden House
Bowden House is a one-bedroom detached house in Northampton (NN5 5LT). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 45 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across Bowden House (45–46 m²). The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2016. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
It hasn't traded since October 1995, a hold of 31 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £125,000 sits 346.4% above the 1995 sale of £28,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£58/sq ft) was about 58.1% below the postcode norm. At 45 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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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms2
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
High performance glazing installed
Planning history
Bowden House has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
15applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at Bowden House
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
Bowden House's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1995).
£125,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£28,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
5 October 1995Most recent
£28,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in NN5 5LT: £200,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in NN5 5LT
Everything we know about Bowden House, 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
Bowden House is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£622
Street avg £1,478
Floor Area
45 m²
Street avg 54 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.7 t/year
Street avg 2.0 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
0.4 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