What kind of home is 38 Thomas Street, NN8 1DU?

38 Thomas Street, NN8 1DU is a mid-terrace house.

When did 38 Thomas Street, NN8 1DU last change hands?

38 Thomas Street, NN8 1DU last sold for £186,000 in October 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £108,000 in December 2012, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 38 Thomas Street, NN8 1DU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2012 and October 2021, 38 Thomas Street, NN8 1DU rose from £108,000 to £186,000, a change of £78,000. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 38 Thomas Street, NN8 1DU have?

The current EPC rating for 38 Thomas Street, NN8 1DU is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 38 Thomas Street, NN8 1DU?

38 Thomas Street, NN8 1DU has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft). That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NN8 1DU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 38 Thomas Street, NN8 1DU use?

The latest EPC at 38 Thomas Street, NN8 1DU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 38 Thomas Street, NN8 1DU?

38 Thomas Street, NN8 1DU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 38 Thomas Street, NN8 1DU in?

38 Thomas Street, NN8 1DU sits in Wellingborough. It falls within the NN8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 38 Thomas Street, NN8 1DU?

Police records around 38 Thomas Street, NN8 1DU show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 52% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 38 Thomas Street, NN8 1DU?

The closest primary school to 38 Thomas Street, NN8 1DU is Park Junior School, Wellingborough (286m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sir Christopher Hatton Academy (698m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 38 Thomas Street, NN8 1DU?

The closest bus stop to 38 Thomas Street, NN8 1DU is Baptist Church, 87m away. The nearest rail option is Wellingborough Rail Station, 706m away.

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38 Thomas Street, Wellingborough, NN8 1DU

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 38 Thomas Street

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

38 Thomas Street is a mid-terrace house in Wellingborough (NN8 1DU). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Across 2012–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£176/sq ft) was about 88.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2021 at £186,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Oct 2012

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has been extended more than once and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Thomas Street, Wellingborough, NN8 1DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 Thomas Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£192,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£186,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

14 October 2021Most recent
£186,000
+72.2%over 8 years
4 December 2012
£108,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN8 1DU: £182,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in NN8 1DU

On the street

Versus other Thomas Street homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 38 Thomas Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,898

Street avg £1,362

Strongly above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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 Wellingborough district page.

Full Wellingborough report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Baptist Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Park Junior School, Wellingborough. 19 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN8 1DU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN8 1DU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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