4 Forfar Street, Northampton, NN5 5BJ is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,302 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £251,731 , which equates to approximately £193 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Jun 2021 for £215,000. Since then, the value has increased by £36,731, representing a 17.1% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £251,731 is:

  • 15.9% lower than the average property price on Forfar Street
  • 13.5% lower than the average in the NN5 5BJ postcode area
  • and 11.4% lower than the average price for Northampton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 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 30 September 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1302 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£251,731
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£193
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

4 Forfar Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, NN5 5BJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Sep 2021.

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 11 May 2021, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 73.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from gas multipoint to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 400+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, with internal insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, with internal insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to NN5 5BJ

26 th / 28
Price Rank
13% lower than average
5 th / 21
Size Rank
14% bigger than average
19 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% lower than average

Compared to other properties in NN5 5BJ , this house's estimated value ranks 26th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 21 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 5th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£251,731
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
2 Jun 2021
£215,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1410 sq ft
sale price: £197,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2017
rooms: 6
size: 1167 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2002

Data Sources

The property at 4 Forfar Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, NN5 5BJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 2 Jun 2021. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Sep 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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