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11, Acorn Close

NN5 4BD

NORTHAMPTON

Current

C

80

Potential

C

80

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in NORTHAMPTON, NN5 4BD. The property offers 99m² (1066 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (80/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The property benefits from a highly efficient gas central heating system, likely a modern condensing boiler achieving 90%+ efficiency. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £499, comprising £358 for heating, £93 for hot water, and £48 for lighting. The property produces 2.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in February 2016 for £215,000.

How Does 11, Acorn Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 80/100, this NORTHAMPTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £499 are approximately £1301 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 99m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 2.2 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the NN5 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property80
Average60
+33% better
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vs NORTHAMPTON

This property80
Average63
+27% better
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vs NN5

This property80
Average65
+23% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 80/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £213/year less than the NORTHAMPTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(80 points)

Potential Rating

C(80 points)

Based on assessment dated 29 Jul 2010

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Property Information

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Full Address

11, Acorn Close

NN5 4BD

NORTHAMPTON

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1996-2002

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Floor Area

99.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

80 / 100

Potential: 80

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CO₂ Emissions

2.2 tonnes/year

26 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

157 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

29 Jul 2010

marketed sale

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About NORTHAMPTON

NORTHAMPTON is situated in Northamptonshire, East Midlands. Properties in NORTHAMPTON have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £354 below the NORTHAMPTON average, offering good value. The NN5 postcode district contains over 16200 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£215,000

26 February 2016

Type: Terraced

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£358.0/yr

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Hot Water

£93.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£48.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, limited insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Very Good

Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

The Duston School

All-through
📍0.3 miles awayNN5 6XA

Last inspected: Jun 2021

Good

St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayNN5 4UL

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

Duston Eldean Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayNN5 6PP

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Hopping Hill Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayNN5 6DT

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Millway Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayNN5 6ES

Last inspected: Mar 2018

Good

Harpole Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayNN7 4DP

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Upton Meadows Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayNN5 4EZ

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Chiltern Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayNN5 6BW

Last inspected: Jan 2020

⚠️Requires improvement

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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