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Energy Performance Certificate

4, Dave Bowen Close

NN5 4US

NORTHAMPTON

Current

C

77

Potential

B

90

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in NORTHAMPTON, NN5 4US. The property offers 108m² (1163 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a recently constructed modern home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (77/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (90/100). 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 roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £631, comprising £410 for heating, £111 for hot water, and £110 for lighting. The property produces 2.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2022 for £280,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 4, Dave Bowen Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 77/100, this NORTHAMPTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £631 are approximately £1169 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 108m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 2.6 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 NN5 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property77
Average60
+28% better
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vs NORTHAMPTON

This property77
Average63
+22% better
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vs NN5

This property77
Average65
+18% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 77/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £81/year less than the NORTHAMPTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(77 points)

Potential Rating

B(90 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 18 Jan 2020

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Property Information

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Full Address

4, Dave Bowen Close

NN5 4US

NORTHAMPTON

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2007 onwards

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Floor Area

108.0

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

77 / 100

Potential: 90

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CO₂ Emissions

2.6 tonnes/year

24 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

139 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

18 Jan 2020

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). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £302 below the NORTHAMPTON average, offering good value. The NN5 postcode district contains over 16200 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£280,000

22 July 2022

Type: Terraced

+£71,000(+34.0%)

vs previous sale

£209,000

24 July 2015

Type: Terraced

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 34.0% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£410.0/yr

Save £43/yr

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Hot Water

£111.0/yr

Save £44/yr

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Lighting

62.0% low energy

£110.0/yr

Save £30/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Roof room(s), ceiling insulated

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, insulated (assumed)

NO DATA!
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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 62% of fixed outlets

Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayNN5 4UL

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

The Duston School

All-through
📍0.5 miles awayNN5 6XA

Last inspected: Jun 2021

Good

Millway Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayNN5 6ES

Last inspected: Mar 2018

Good

Upton Meadows Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayNN5 4EZ

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Hopping Hill Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayNN5 6DT

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Duston Eldean Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayNN5 6PP

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Chiltern Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayNN5 6BW

Last inspected: Jan 2020

⚠️Requires improvement

Lyncrest Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayNN5 5PE

Last inspected: Jul 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: 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.

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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