212 West Cotton Close, Southbridge, Northampton, NN4 8BZ is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 1,023 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £158,461 , which equates to approximately £155 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Jun 2016 for £128,000. Since then, the value has increased by £30,461, representing a 23.8% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £158,461 is:

  • 26.2% lower than the average property price on West Cotton Close
  • 12.6% lower than the average in the NN4 8BZ postcode area
  • and 42.7% lower than the average price for Northampton as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 24 March 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
1023 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£158,461
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£155
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

212 West Cotton Close, Southbridge, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 8BZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Mar 2016.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 21 Aug 2009, when the property was rated C. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 18.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, electric to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to NN4 8BZ

4 th / 10
Price Rank
13% lower than average
1 st / 10
Size Rank
49% bigger than average
10 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
41% lower than average

Compared to other properties in NN4 8BZ , this flat's estimated value ranks 4th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 10 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£158,461
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+24 %
3 Jun 2016
£128,000
Leasehold
-22.4 %
16 Jan 2008
£165,000
Leasehold
+18.4 %
27 Feb 2004
£139,376
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 11 Feb 2020
rooms: 4
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £166,000
sale date: 12 Oct 2018
rooms: 3
size: 954 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 14 Nov 2017
rooms: 3
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £159,995
sale date: 2 Aug 2017
rooms: 3
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £143,000
sale date: 16 Nov 2016

Data Sources

The property at 212 West Cotton Close, Southbridge, Northampton, NN4 8BZ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 Jun 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Mar 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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