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40, Thomas Chapman Grove

NN4 8RQ

NORTHAMPTON

Current

C

71

Potential

C

73

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in NORTHAMPTON, NN4 8RQ. The property offers 63.96mยฒ (688 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a modern property built in the 2000s. The property holds an EPC rating of C (71/100), 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 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 ยฃ500, comprising ยฃ326 for heating, ยฃ109 for hot water, and ยฃ65 for lighting. The property produces 2.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in January 2017 for ยฃ182,500.

How Does 40, Thomas Chapman Grove Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 71/100, this NORTHAMPTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ500 are approximately ยฃ1300 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. At 2.3 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 property71
Average60
+18% better
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vs NORTHAMPTON

This property71
Average63
+13% better
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vs NN4

This property71
Average65
+9% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 71/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ212/year less 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(71 points)

Potential Rating

C(73 points)

Based on assessment dated 13 Jan 2009

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Property Information

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Full Address

40, Thomas Chapman Grove

NN4 8RQ

NORTHAMPTON

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2003-2006

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Floor Area

63.96 mยฒ

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (private)

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Efficiency Score

71 / 100

Potential: 73

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.3 tonnes/year

36 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

222 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

13 Jan 2009

rental (private)

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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 ยฃ386 below the NORTHAMPTON average, offering good value. The NN4 postcode district contains over 16500 registered properties.

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Property Sale History

ยฃ182,500

31 January 2017

Type: Semi-Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ326.0/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ109.0/yr

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Lighting

0.0% low energy

ยฃ65.0/yr

Save ยฃ32/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

Good
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Floor

Solid, insulated (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

No low energy lighting

Very Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Queen Eleanor Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขNN4 8NN

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“Good

Delapre Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขNN4 8JA

Last inspected: Jul 2023

โœ“Good

Spring Lane Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขNN1 2JW

Last inspected: Nov 2022

โœ“Good

Vernon Terrace Primary School

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๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขNN1 5HE

Last inspected: Dec 2022

โœ“Good

The Abbey Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขNN4 8AZ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“Good

Castle Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขNN1 2TR

Last inspected: Jan 2022

โœ“Good

Abbeyfield School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขNN4 8BU

Last inspected: Sept 2021

โœ“Good

Northampton International Academy

All-through
๐Ÿ“1.1 miles awayโ€ขNN1 1AA

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

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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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