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Energy Performance Certificate

11 The Croft

NN5 7HR

NORTHAMPTON

Current

B

86

Potential

B

89

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced bungalow is located in NORTHAMPTON, NN5 7HR. The property offers 56m² (603 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. With an EPC rating of B (86/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. 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. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 £1402, comprising £1056 for heating, £229 for hot water, and £117 for lighting. The property produces 1.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does 11 The Croft Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 86/100, this NORTHAMPTON property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. At £1402 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. With 56m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 1.0 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 property86
Average60
+43% better
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vs NORTHAMPTON

This property86
Average63
+37% better
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vs NN5

This property86
Average65
+32% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 86/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £690/year more than the NORTHAMPTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(86 points)

Potential Rating

B(89 points)

Based on assessment dated 26 Oct 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

11 The Croft

NN5 7HR

NORTHAMPTON

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Property Type

Bungalow

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

56.0

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (social)

Efficiency Score

86 / 100

Potential: 89

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CO₂ Emissions

1.0 tonnes/year

18 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

98 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

26 Oct 2023

rental

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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 £344 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The NN5 postcode district contains over 16200 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

£1056.0/yr

Save £94/yr

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Hot Water

£229.0/yr

Save £72/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£117.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, no 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 all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayNN5 7HX

Last inspected: Nov 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Kings Heath Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayNN5 7LN

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Earl Spencer Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayNN5 7DE

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Chiltern Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayNN5 6BW

Last inspected: Jan 2020

⚠️Requires improvement

Lyncrest Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayNN5 5PE

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

St James Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayNN5 7AG

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Hopping Hill Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayNN5 6DT

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Kingsthorpe Village Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayNN2 6QL

Last inspected: Oct 2021

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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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.

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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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