31 Forfar Street, Northampton, NN5 5BJ is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 958 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £273,505 , which equates to approximately £285 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Jul 2005 for £145,000. Since then, the value has increased by £128,505, representing a 88.6% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £273,505 is:

  • 8.6% lower than the average property price on Forfar Street
  • 6.0% lower than the average in the NN5 5BJ postcode area
  • and 3.7% lower than the average price for Northampton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (4 out of 4 inspections). 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 18 January 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
958 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£273,505
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£285
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

31 Forfar Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 5BJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Jan 2017.

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 7 Mar 2016. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 11.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to NN5 5BJ

20 th / 28
Price Rank
6% lower than average
20 th / 21
Size Rank
16% smaller than average
7 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in NN5 5BJ , this house's estimated value ranks 20th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 21 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 20th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£273,505
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+89 %
29 Jul 2005
£145,000
Leasehold
+31.8 %
15 Mar 2005
£110,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 26 Aug 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 9 Sep 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £178,800
sale date: 28 Apr 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £87,000
sale date: 6 Oct 2009

Data Sources

The property at 31 Forfar Street, Northampton, NN5 5BJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Jul 2005. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Jan 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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