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26, Ash Lane, Collingtree

NN4 0ND

NORTHAMPTON

Current

D

56

Potential

B

81

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached bungalow is located in NORTHAMPTON, NN4 0ND. The property offers 149m² (1604 sq ft) of spacious living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. With an EPC rating of D (56/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). 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. 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 £1677, comprising £1254 for heating, £299 for hot water, and £124 for lighting. The property produces 7.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in December 2016 for £454,000.

How Does 26, Ash Lane Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 56/100, this NORTHAMPTON property is around the national average for UK homes. At £1677 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 149m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 7.7 tonnes/year are above average. Energy improvements could significantly reduce the property's carbon footprint.

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 property56
Average60
-7% below
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vs NORTHAMPTON

This property56
Average63
-11% below
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vs NN4

This property56
Average65
-14% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 56/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £965/year more than the NORTHAMPTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(56 points)

Potential Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 31 Aug 2016

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Property Information

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Full Address

26, Ash Lane

Collingtree

NN4 0ND

NORTHAMPTON

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

149.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

56 / 100

Potential: 81

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CO₂ Emissions

7.7 tonnes/year

52 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

295 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

31 Aug 2016

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 £542 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The NN4 postcode district contains over 16500 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£454,000

14 December 2016

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1254.0/yr

Save £454/yr

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Hot Water

£299.0/yr

Save £218/yr

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Lighting

45.0% low energy

£124.0/yr

Save £44/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

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 45% of fixed outlets

Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Collingtree Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayNN4 0NQ

Last inspected: Mar 2020

Good

East Hunsbury Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayNN4 0QW

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Good

Woodland View Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayNN4 5FZ

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Outstanding

Milton Parochial Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayNN7 3AT

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Wootton Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayNN4 6HJ

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Wootton Park School

All-through
📍1.3 miles awayNN4 0JA

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Outstanding

Preston Hedges Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayNN4 6BU

Last inspected: Jun 2014

Outstanding

Caroline Chisholm School

All-through
📍1.3 miles awayNN4 6TP

Last inspected: Jan 2020

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

Low Crime48 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has low crime compared to national averages

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

15 incidents (31%)

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Anti-social behaviour

13 incidents (27%)

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Theft

11 incidents (23%)

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Criminal damage

4 incidents (8%)

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Public order

3 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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