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Energy Performance Certificate

12, Greenhills Close

NN2 8EN

NORTHAMPTON

Current

C

70

Potential

C

70

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached bungalow is located in NORTHAMPTON, NN2 8EN. The property offers 57.6m² (620 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (70/100), 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 loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal 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 £577, comprising £449 for heating, £98 for hot water, and £30 for lighting. The property produces 2.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 12, Greenhills Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 70/100, this NORTHAMPTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £577 are approximately £1223 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 57.6m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². At 2.7 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 NN2 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property70
Average60
+17% better
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vs NORTHAMPTON

This property70
Average63
+11% better
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vs NN2

This property70
Average62
+13% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 70/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £135/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(70 points)

Potential Rating

C(70 points)

Based on assessment dated 9 Sept 2010

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Property Information

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Full Address

12, Greenhills Close

NN2 8EN

NORTHAMPTON

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

57.6

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

70 / 100

Potential: 70

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CO₂ Emissions

2.7 tonnes/year

47 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

283 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

9 Sept 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). Heating costs are £263 below the NORTHAMPTON average, offering good value. The NN2 postcode district contains over 14700 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the NORTHAMPTON area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£449.0/yr

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Hot Water

£98.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£30.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation

Very Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Suspended, no 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

Whitehills Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayNN2 8DF

Last inspected: Apr 2015

Outstanding

Buckton Fields Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayNN2 8ES
?Not yet rated

Sunnyside Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayNN2 8QS

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Boughton Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayNN2 8RG

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Kingsthorpe Village Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayNN2 6QL

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Kingsthorpe College

Secondary
📍1 miles awayNN2 7HR

Last inspected: Dec 2019

Good

Green Oaks Primary Academy

Primary
📍1 miles awayNN2 7RR

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

All Saints CofE VA Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayNN2 7AJ

Last inspected: Mar 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: 482 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:482 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:193 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

Above Average130 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

38 incidents (29%)

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Anti-social behaviour

23 incidents (18%)

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Criminal damage

13 incidents (10%)

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Vehicle crime

12 incidents (9%)

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Shoplifting

10 incidents (8%)

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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