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Energy Performance Certificate

29, Cavendish Drive

NN3 3DH

NORTHAMPTON

Current

C

70

Potential

C

75

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in NORTHAMPTON, NN3 3DH. The property offers 97.43mยฒ (1049 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property holds an EPC rating of C (70/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ746, comprising ยฃ525 for heating, ยฃ122 for hot water, and ยฃ99 for lighting. The property produces 3.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in April 2016 for ยฃ220,000.

How Does 29, Cavendish Drive 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 ยฃ746 are approximately ยฃ1054 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. The 97.43mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ. At 3.5 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 NN3 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 NN3

This property70
Average63
+11% 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: ยฃ34/year more than the NORTHAMPTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š 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(75 points)

Based on assessment dated 24 Sept 2010

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Property Information

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Full Address

29, Cavendish Drive

NN3 3DH

NORTHAMPTON

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

97.43 mยฒ

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

70 / 100

Potential: 75

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

3.5 tonnes/year

36 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

218 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

24 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). The NN3 postcode district contains over 22700 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

ยฃ220,000

15 April 2016

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ525.0/yr

Save ยฃ43/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ122.0/yr

Save ยฃ15/yr

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Lighting

33.0% low energy

ยฃ99.0/yr

Save ยฃ40/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Bridgewater Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขNN3 3AF

Last inspected: Nov 2018

โœ“Good

Abington Vale Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขNN3 3NQ

Last inspected: Jul 2018

โœ“Good

Weston Favell CofE Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขNN3 3HH

Last inspected: Oct 2014

โญOutstanding

Standens Barn Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขNN3 9EH

Last inspected: Jul 2023

โœ“Good

Northampton School for Boys

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขNN1 5RT

Last inspected: Nov 2014

โญOutstanding

Headlands Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.1 miles awayโ€ขNN3 2NS

Last inspected: Apr 2018

โœ“Good

Barry Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.1 miles awayโ€ขNN1 5JS

Last inspected: May 2023

โœ“Good

Weston Favell Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“1.2 miles awayโ€ขNN3 3EZ

Last inspected: Feb 2022

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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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก 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

Moderate98 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

32 incidents (33%)

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Anti-social behaviour

18 incidents (18%)

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Shoplifting

11 incidents (11%)

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Vehicle crime

10 incidents (10%)

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Criminal damage

8 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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