78 West Cotton Close, Southbridge, Northampton, NN4 8BY is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 678 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £151,109 , which equates to approximately £223 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Jul 2022 for £152,500. Since then, the value has decreased by £1,391, representing a 0.9% decrease, or approximately 0.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £151,109 is:

  • 29.7% lower than the average property price on West Cotton Close
  • 15.1% lower than the average in the NN4 8BY postcode area
  • and 45.4% 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 15 October 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
678 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£151,109
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£223
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 West Cotton Close, Southbridge, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 8BY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Oct 2021.

This property uses an electric boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Nov 2011. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, electric).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency changing from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
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 8BY

88 th / 98
Price Rank
15% lower than average
58 th / 94
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
81 st / 94
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in NN4 8BY , this flat's estimated value ranks 88th out of 98. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 81th out of 94 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 58th out of 94 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£151,109
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-1 %
15 Jul 2022
£152,500
Leasehold
+27.1 %
31 Aug 2005
£120,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £138,000
sale date: 3 Oct 2025
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 14 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £149,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2025
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 26 Apr 2024
rooms: 3
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £161,000
sale date: 11 Apr 2024

Data Sources

The property at 78 West Cotton Close, Southbridge, Northampton, NN4 8BY appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Jul 2022. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Oct 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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