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28 Essex Street, Northampton, NN2 6DR

UPRN:15048042Mid Terrace House2 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band AEPC: C (70)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-19T13:52:17.943725+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T11:12:25.026142+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:05:13.013083+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
28 Essex Street, Northampton, NN2 6DR

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
today
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£176,000
£167k - £184kHigh
Estimate
£176k
Range
£167k – £184k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£950
£850 - £1k
Monthly
£950
Yield
6.48%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

28 Essex Street earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 69/100. Investment score 56/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is good (78/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
69/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
56/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
44/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
78/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 16Bike 55
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£176,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£950
Gross Yield6.48%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.2%
5y Growth+1.1%
10y Growth+3.7%
Last Sold Price£128,000 (2015-11-13)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0NN2 6DR
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 2026/4336/PNHPD
    Determination as to whether prior approval is required (under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the above Order) for proposed single storey rear extension extending 6m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house, maximum height of 3m and height at the eaves 2.9m.
    Pending
  • 2026/4070/TCA
    Removal of 12m Copper Norway Maple Tree
    Pending
  • 2026/4250/FULL
    Proposed Conversion of existing dwelling to 2No. Self Contained Flats including Single storey extension and Dormer to rear
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership79.5%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2015-11-13
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
17 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,059
Population Density10,110 /km²
Owner Occupied30%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 76%65+ 6%
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Schools Nearby

  • Bosworth Independent School
    0.3 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Hampton Bridge School
    0.3 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Northampton International Academy
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Earl Spencer Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

0 of 7 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • 50 Essex Street
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    £158k
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  • 57 Essex Street
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    £171k
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  • 55 Essex Street
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    £165k
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  • 24 Essex Street
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    £155k
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