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Energy Performance Certificate

40 The Spinney

NN4 5BT

NORTHAMPTON

Current

D

65

Potential

C

80

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in NORTHAMPTON, NN4 5BT. The property offers 95mยฒ (1023 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. With an EPC rating of D (65/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (80/100). 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 throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ1326, comprising ยฃ987 for heating, ยฃ216 for hot water, and ยฃ123 for lighting. The property produces 3.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in March 2025 for ยฃ385,000.

How Does 40 The Spinney Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 65/100, this NORTHAMPTON property is around the national average for UK homes. At ยฃ1326 per year, energy costs are below the national average of ยฃ1800. The 95mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ. At 3.8 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 NN4 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property65
Average60
+8% better
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vs NORTHAMPTON

This property65
Average63
+3% better
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vs NN4

This property65
Average65
At average

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 65/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ614/year more than the NORTHAMPTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Potential
D55-68
Current
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

D(65 points)

Potential Rating

C(80 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 9 Dec 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

40 The Spinney

NN4 5BT

NORTHAMPTON

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1996-2002

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Floor Area

95.0 mยฒ

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

65 / 100

Potential: 80

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

3.8 tonnes/year

40 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

227 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

9 Dec 2024

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 ยฃ275 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The NN4 postcode district contains over 16500 registered properties.

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Property Sale History

ยฃ385,000

31 March 2025

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ987.0/yr

Save ยฃ104/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ216.0/yr

Save ยฃ106/yr

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Lighting

83.0% low energy

ยฃ123.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, limited insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Woodland View Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขNN4 5FZ

Last inspected: Oct 2023

โญOutstanding

Collingtree Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขNN4 0NQ

Last inspected: Mar 2020

โœ“Good

Caroline Chisholm School

All-through
๐Ÿ“1.1 miles awayโ€ขNN4 6TP

Last inspected: Jan 2020

โœ“Good

Wootton Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.2 miles awayโ€ขNN4 6HJ

Last inspected: Nov 2018

โœ“Good

Preston Hedges Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.3 miles awayโ€ขNN4 6BU

Last inspected: Jun 2014

โญOutstanding

East Hunsbury Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.7 miles awayโ€ขNN4 0QW

Last inspected: Apr 2022

โœ“Good

Hardingstone Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.8 miles awayโ€ขNN4 6DJ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“Good

Roade Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.9 miles awayโ€ขNN7 2NT

Last inspected: Jul 2018

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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

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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

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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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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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