17a, Chepstow Close, Northampton, NN5 7EB
About 17a
17a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Northampton (NN5 7EB). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Main heating runs on electricity. At 52 m² this is the 9th smallest of 25 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 45–114 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 25 units on file.
Across 2017–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£241/sq ft) was about 107% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2023 for £135,000.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingAllocated
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Cavity wall insulation installed
More low energy lighting installed
Heating system changed
Hot water system changed
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
17a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
10applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 17a
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
17a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£135,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 6 years.
£135,000
Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
14 February 2023Most recent
£135,000
+50.0%over 5 years6 March 2017
£90,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in NN5 7EB: £210,000 (2024–2021).
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Sold Mar 2024
£115,0001 Chepstow Close, Northampton, NN5 7EB
Sold Nov 2023
£198,00012 Chepstow Close, Northampton, NN5 7EB
Sold Nov 2022
£220,00015 Chepstow Close, Northampton, NN5 7EB
Sold Dec 2021
£213,000
Everything we know about 17a, 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 Chepstow Close homes
On price per m², 17a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,596
Street avg £1,707
Floor Area
52 m²
Street avg 50 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Monmouth Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
St James Church of England Primary School. 29 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.0dB