Sold STC Detached

17 DOUGLAS ROAD

NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN5 6XX

4 beds 2 baths 1,270 sq ft Listed 14 Jan 2025 (-520d)

£425,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

118 m²

Council tax band

E

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1991-1995

Last sold

£415,000 Mar 2025

Price per m²

£3,602/m²

Local average

£398,794 (+6.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,971 of 33,755)

Street crime

144 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • No Chain
  • Double Garage
  • Study
  • Popular St Giles Park Location
  • Conservatory
  • Kitchen/Breakfast Room
  • Separate Dining Room
  • Cul-De-Sac

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Parking
Garage
Garden
Rear garden
Flooded in last 5 years
No

Description

Jackson Grundy are delighted to welcome to the market this four bedroom detached family home in this popular cul-de-sac location. The accommodation comprises central entrance hallway, dining room, lounge, conservatory, study and kitchen/breakfast room. Upstairs there are four double bedrooms, family bathroom and an en-suite shower room to the main bedroom. Further benefits include ample parking, double garage, double glazing, gas central heating and the property is offered with no onward chain. EPC Rating: D. Council Tax Band: E
ENTRANCE PORCHuPVC double glazed window and entrance door. Low level brick wall. Tiled floor.
HALLWAYDouble glazed window and door from porch. Radiator. Tiled floor. Doors to:
DINING ROOM 2.54m x 3.58m (8'4 x 11'9)Double glazed bay window to front elevation. Radiator. Bi-fold door to lounge.
LOUNGE 5.13m x 3.58m (16'10 x 11'9)Sliding doors to conservatory. Feature electric fireplace. Coving. Two radiators. Coving. Door to:
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 4.18m 4.67m (13'9 x 15'4)Double glazed French doors and window to rear elevation. Wall and base units. One and a half bowl sink unit. Double oven, hob and extractor. Undercounter fridge/freezer. Washing machine and tumble dryer in cupboard. Integrated dishwasher. Boiler in cupboard. Tiled floor. Tiling to splash back areas. Pantry.
STUDY 2.10m x 2.75m (6'11 x 9'0)Double glazed window to front elevation.
CONSERVATORY 2.48m x 3.45m (8'2 x 11'4)Low level brick wall. Double glazed wall and doors to garden. Tiled floor.
FIRST FLOOR LANDINGCoving. Access to boarded loft space via ladder with light. Airing cupboard. Doors to:
BEDROOM ONE 5.00m x 3.54m (16'5 x 11'7)Double glazed window to front elevation. Radiator. Coving. Built in wardrobe. Door to en-suite.
EN-SUITE 1.83m x 1.82m (6'0 x 6')Frosted double glazed window to front elevation. Radiator. WC, wash hand basin in vanity unit and shower cubicle with electric shower. Tiled floor. Tiling to splash back areas. Coving. BEDROOM TWO 3.64m x 2.72m (11'11 x 8'11)Double glazed window to front elevation. Radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 3.32m x 2.62m (10'11 x 8'7)Double glazed window to rear elevation. Radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR 2.67m x 2.72m (8'9 x 8'11)Double glazed window to rear elevation. Radiator.
BATHROOM Frosted double glazed window to rear elevation. Radiator. Pedestal wash hand basin, WC and panelled bath with shower attachment. Coving. Tiling to splash back areas.
OUTSIDE
FRONT GARDENDecorative front with trees and hedges. Ample off road parking, leading to:
DOUBLE GARAGETwo up and over doors. Power and light. Side door. Storage above.
REAR GARDENEnclosed by panelled fencing. Mature hedging and trees. Lawn. Decked area. Side access. Door to garage. Shed. Additional side garden with borders. Outside tap.

MATERIAL INFORMATION
Electricity Supply – Mains ConnectedGas Supply – Mains ConnectedElectricity/Gas Supplier - Water Supply – Mains ConnectedSewage Supply – Mains ConnectedBroadband - Mobile Coverage - Solar PV Panels – NoEV Car Charge Point – NoPrimary Heating Type – Gas RadiatorsParking – YesAccessibility – N/aRight of Way – NoRestrictions – N/aFlood Risk - Property Construction – Ask AgentOutstanding Building Work/Approvals – Ask Agent
DRAFT DETAILSAt the time of print, these particulars are awaiting approval from the Vendor(s).
AGENTS NOTES
i Viewings by appointment only through Jackson Grundy ii These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representation of fact. They are not intended to make or give representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property and any intending purchaser or lessee should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of the same iii Photographs illustrate parts of the property as were apparent at the time they were taken iv Any areas, measurements, distances or illustrations are approximate for reference only v We have not tested the appliances, services and specific fittings, an intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection by independent advice and/or otherwise to this property.

Listed by

Duston

Jackson Grundy Estate Agents

Reference: 156867833

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 22/01/2025

Expiry date: 21/01/2035

Current heating cost: £1,159/year

Potential heating cost: £879/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,500

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #6882804

Property Details

Street: 17 Douglas Road

Town: NORTHAMPTON

Postcode: NN5 6XX

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 12/10/2009

Work Completed: 01/09/2009

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #16878953 Recent

Property Details

Street: 17 Douglas Road

Town: NORTHAMPTON

Postcode: NN5 6XX

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 13/07/2025

Work Completed: 26/06/2025

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 26/03/2025 (1 year ago) £415,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
15 VINCENT CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6YA £310,000 30/10/2023 Detached
63 WRENBURY ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6XZ £565,000 25/10/2023 Detached
44 PRESTBURY ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6XP £440,000 02/08/2023 Detached
10 BROUGH CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6YD £410,000 28/07/2023 Detached
6 PRESTBURY COURT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6XT £392,000 24/07/2023 Detached
Same street 16 DOUGLAS ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6XX £500,000 07/07/2023 Detached
5 ENFIELD CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6XY £370,000 12/06/2023 Detached
7 ROUNDWOOD WAY, DUSTON, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6GJ £442,500 14/12/2022 Detached
95 WRENBURY ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6XZ £435,000 02/12/2022 Detached
23 WEGGS FARM ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6HD £260,000 15/11/2022 Detached
82C WRENBURY ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6YG £437,500 01/08/2022 Detached
10 WEGGS FARM ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6HD £335,000 29/07/2022 Detached
46 MARTEL CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6HA £265,000 29/07/2022 Detached
19 BERRYWOOD DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6GA £517,000 29/07/2022 Detached
8 BERRYWOOD DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6GB £280,000 14/07/2022 Detached
77 WRENBURY ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6XZ £370,000 04/07/2022 Detached
Same street 14A DOUGLAS ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6XX £510,000 01/07/2022 Detached
17 WEGGS FARM ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6HD £305,000 11/03/2022 Detached
5 PRESTBURY COURT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6XT £420,000 18/02/2022 Detached
47 WEGGS FARM ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6HD £315,000 08/02/2022 Detached
33 PRESTBURY ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6XP £335,500 04/02/2022 Detached
27 EXCELSIOR GARDENS, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6YN £415,000 17/09/2021 Detached
Same street 14 DOUGLAS ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6XX £451,000 20/08/2021 Detached

Street average: £487,000 (3 sales)

Area average: £380,975 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -6.1%
10y growth 40.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): West Northamptonshire. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 2.2%
5y (index) 17.1%
10y (index) 38.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for West Northamptonshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £964/mo
Realistic £1,071/mo
Optimistic £1,178/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Northamptonshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Leicester: £1,047/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Shop Awesome Wheels Ltd - Mobile Alloy Wheel Refurbishment Northampton 0.2 miles
Shop Tesco Express 0.3 miles
Bus stop White House 0.4 miles
Bus stop Harefoot Close 0.4 miles
Train station Northampton 2.5 miles
Train station Boughton 2.7 miles
University University of Northampton St Georges Avenue 3.0 miles
Hospital St Matthews Hospital 3.5 miles
University University of Northampton - School of Podiatry 3.6 miles
Hospital Manfield Health Campus 4.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 39
Anti-social behaviour 28
Shoplifting 28
Criminal damage and arson 11
Burglary 7
Vehicle crime 7
Robbery 6
Other crime 5
Public order 5
Drugs 2
Other theft 2
Possession of weapons 2
Bicycle theft 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 144

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
The Duston School Other 0.3 miles Good — 13 Sep 2021
Duston Eldean Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 29 Jan 2013
St Luke's Church of England Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 9 Jun 2014
Hopping Hill Primary School Primary 0.9 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Quinton House School Other 1.1 miles (No rating)

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.25%
Max investor price (0.8%) £133,875
Target investor price (1%) £107,100
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).