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Energy Performance Certificate

2, The Barker Building

NN5 7FA

NORTHAMPTON

Current

C

74

Potential

C

74

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached flat is located in NORTHAMPTON, NN5 7FA. The property offers 40m² (431 sq ft) of compact living space. The property holds an EPC rating of C (74/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £532, comprising £360 for heating, £130 for hot water, and £42 for lighting. The property produces 2.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 2 Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 74/100, this NORTHAMPTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £532 are approximately £1268 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 40m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 2.1 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 property74
Average60
+23% better
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vs NORTHAMPTON

This property74
Average63
+17% better
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vs NN5

This property74
Average65
+14% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 74/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £180/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(74 points)

Potential Rating

C(74 points)

Based on assessment dated 7 Oct 2021

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Property Information

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Full Address

2

The Barker Building

Countess Road

NN5 7FA

NORTHAMPTON

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Property Type

Flat

Detached

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Construction Age

2019

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Floor Area

40.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

Efficiency Score

74 / 100

Potential: 74

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CO₂ Emissions

2.1 tonnes/year

54 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

317 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

7 Oct 2021

new dwelling

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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 £352 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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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Room heaters, electric

£360.0/yr

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Hot Water

£130.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£42.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.27 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

(other premises above)

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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.18 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Room heaters, electric

Average

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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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 James Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayNN5 7AG

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Earl Spencer Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayNN5 7DE

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Spring Lane Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayNN1 2JW

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Castle Academy

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayNN1 2TR

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Good

Northampton International Academy

All-through
📍0.6 miles awayNN1 1AA

Last inspected: Feb 2022

?Serious Weaknesses

Lyncrest Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayNN5 5PE

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayNN5 7HX

Last inspected: Nov 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Chiltern Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 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: 488 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:488 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:195 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

Higher Crime634 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

171 incidents (27%)

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Anti-social behaviour

166 incidents (26%)

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Public order

44 incidents (7%)

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Theft

42 incidents (7%)

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Shoplifting

38 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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