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4, Rickyard Road

NN3 3RE

NORTHAMPTON

Current

C

69

Potential

B

86

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in NORTHAMPTON, NN3 3RE. The property offers 76m² (818 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (69/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (86/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. 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 £669, comprising £468 for heating, £95 for hot water, and £106 for lighting. The property produces 2.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in February 2019 for £189,995.

How Does 4, Rickyard Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this NORTHAMPTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £669 are approximately £1131 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 2.9 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 property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs NORTHAMPTON

This property69
Average63
+10% better
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vs NN3

This property69
Average63
+10% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 69/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £43/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(69 points)

Potential Rating

B(86 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 17 Oct 2018

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Property Information

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Full Address

4, Rickyard Road

NN3 3RE

NORTHAMPTON

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

76.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

69 / 100

Potential: 86

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CO₂ Emissions

2.9 tonnes/year

38 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

216 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

17 Oct 2018

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 £244 below the NORTHAMPTON average, offering good value. The NN3 postcode district contains over 22700 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£189,995

27 February 2019

Type: Semi-Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£468/yr

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Hot Water

£95/yr

Save £31/yr

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Lighting

7.0% low energy

£106/yr

Save £51/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Average
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Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average
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Windows

Partial double glazing

Poor
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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 7% of fixed outlets

Very Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

The Arbours Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayNN3 3QF

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Outstanding

Weston Favell Academy

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayNN3 3EZ

Last inspected: Feb 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Lumbertubs Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayNN3 8HZ

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayNN3 2AX

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Headlands Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayNN3 2NS

Last inspected: Apr 2018

Good

Northampton Academy

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayNN3 8NH

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Outstanding

Lings Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayNN3 8NN

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Boothville Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayNN3 6JG

Last inspected: Feb 2023

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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