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11, Bancroft Close, Wootton

NN4 6BN

NORTHAMPTON

Current

C

71

Potential

B

83

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in NORTHAMPTON, NN4 6BN. The property offers 124m² (1335 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (71/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (83/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £901, comprising £605 for heating, £141 for hot water, and £155 for lighting. The property produces 4.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

How Does 11, Bancroft Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 71/100, this NORTHAMPTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £901 are approximately £899 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 124m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 4.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the NN4 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property71
Average60
+18% better
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vs NORTHAMPTON

This property71
Average63
+13% better
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vs NN4

This property71
Average65
+9% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 71/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £189/year more than the NORTHAMPTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(71 points)

Potential Rating

B(83 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 12 Oct 2018

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Property Information

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Full Address

11, Bancroft Close

Wootton

NN4 6BN

NORTHAMPTON

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1996-2002

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Floor Area

124.0

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

71 / 100

Potential: 83

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CO₂ Emissions

4.0 tonnes/year

32 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

185 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

12 Oct 2018

FiT application

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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). The NN4 postcode district contains over 16500 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£605/yr

Save £15/yr

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Hot Water

£141/yr

Save £58/yr

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Lighting

10.0% low energy

£155/yr

Save £73/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, limited insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets

Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Preston Hedges Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayNN4 6BU

Last inspected: Jun 2014

Outstanding

Caroline Chisholm School

All-through
📍0.3 miles awayNN4 6TP

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Wootton Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayNN4 6HJ

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Hardingstone Academy

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayNN4 6DJ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Woodland View Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayNN4 5FZ

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Outstanding

Wootton Park School

All-through
📍1.2 miles awayNN4 0JA

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Outstanding

Collingtree Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayNN4 0NQ

Last inspected: Mar 2020

Good

East Hunsbury Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayNN4 0QW

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Good

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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Area Safety

Moderate78 incidents/month

Crime levels are moderate in the surrounding area (1-mile radius)

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

34 incidents (44%)

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Anti-social behaviour

13 incidents (17%)

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Criminal damage

10 incidents (13%)

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Public order

8 incidents (10%)

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Theft

5 incidents (6%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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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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