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PHIPPSVILLE COURT, ST MATTHEWS PARADE, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN2 7JW

2 beds 678 sq ft Listed 12 Dec 2012 (-4938d)

£99,950

Guide Price

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Property details

Floor area

63 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£87,500 Dec 2012

Price per m²

£1,587/m²

Local average

£133,400 (-25.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (8,768 of 33,755)

Street crime

506 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Second Floor Apartment
  • Close To Amenities
  • Two Bedrooms
  • Double Glazing
  • Views Over The Church
  • Single Garage
  • Communal Gardens
  • No Upper Chain

Additional details

Parking
Yes

Description

A second floor purpose built, two bedroom apartment overlooking St Matthews Church and close to all amenities.
Secure communal entrance hall, hall, lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom, separate WC. Replacement Upvc double glazed windows, gas fired radiator central heating.
Single garage within private parking area.
Communal Entrance HallIntercom entry system.
HallIntercom entry phone. Cloaks cupboard, radiator, skylight window.
Lounge5.74m(18'10'') x 3.63m(11'11'')
Radiator, telephone and television points. Upvc window overlooking St Matthews Church.
Kitchen4.19m(13'9'') x 2.51m(8'3'')
Fitted with base and eye level units, working surfaces incorporating a sink unit with drainer to one side and mixer tap over. Cooker. Space for fridge/freezer and washing machine. Wall mounted boiler installed in 2009. Radiator. Upvc window overlooking St Matthews Church.
Bedroom One4.01m(13'2'') x 3.10m(10'2'')
Built-in double wardrobe, radiator, telephone point. Upvc window to rear aspect.
Bedroom Two3.12m(10'3'') x 2.51m(8'3'')
Fitted double wardrobe, radiator. Upvc window to rear aspect.
Bathroom1.68m(5'6'') x 1.42m(4'8'')
Panelled-in bath, vanity unit with inset wash basin. Wall mounted Dimplex heater, electric shaver point. Linen cupboard with shelving and chrome heated towel rail. Skylight window.
Adjoining Separate WcLow level WC.
OutsideCommunal gardens. The single garage, within a private parking area to the rear, with an up and over door.
LeaseLease - 99 years from March 1970.
Service Charge - £475.90 six monthly in advance due March and September.
Ground Rent - £14.00 per half year.
FloorplanHowkins & Harrison provide these plans for reference only - they are not to scale.
ViewingStrictly by prior appointment via the agents. 01604 823456.
Fixtures And FittingsOnly those items in the nature of fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Other items are specifically excluded. None of the appliances have been tested by the agents and they are not certified or warranted in any way.
ServicesNone of the available services have been tested and purchasers should note that it is their specific responsibility to make their own enquiries of the appropriate authorities as to the location, adequacy and availability of mains water, electricity, gas and drainage services.

Local AuthorityNorthampton Borough Council Tel:01604-837837.

Energy Performance1. These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property. If any points are particularly relevant to your interests in the property please ask for further information.
2. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise, nor that any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on such matters prior to purchase.

3. The photograph/s depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that any contents, furnishings/furniture etc. photographed are included in the sale. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photograph/s. No assumptions should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Please ask for further information if required.
4. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given as a GUIDE ONLY and are not precise. If such details are fundamental to purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries or those which can be performed by their appointed advisers.
5. Where reference is made to planning permissions or potential uses, such information is given in good faith. Purchasers should however make their own enquiries into such matters prior to purchase.

6. The particulars do not form part of an offer or contract and neither the Sole Agents nor their employees have any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property.

These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.

Listed by

Northampton

Howkins & Harrison LLP

Reference: 40303589

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: D

Inspection date: 21/07/2012

Expiry date: 20/07/2022 (expired)

Est. upgrade cost to C: £1,425

Recommendations

  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£25)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 19/12/2012 (13 years ago) £87,500

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
BRADFORD HOUSE, 44 FLAT 9 KINGSLEY ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BL £150,000 19/12/2025 Flat
PHIPPSVILLE COURT 7 ST MATTHEWS PARADE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7JW £135,000 06/06/2025 Flat
PHIPPSVILLE COURT 20 ST MATTHEWS PARADE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7JW £114,000 19/05/2023 Flat
PHIPPSVILLE COURT 22 ST MATTHEWS PARADE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7JW £100,000 31/01/2023 Flat
4 FLAT 5 THE DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 4RY £166,000 25/11/2022 Flat
17 FLAT 3 THE DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 4RY £169,000 18/11/2022 Flat
BRADFORD HOUSE, 44 FLAT 1 KINGSLEY ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BL £150,000 15/07/2022 Flat
4 FLAT 6 THE DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 4RY £150,004 03/09/2021 Flat

Area average: £141,751 (8 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 15.7%
10y growth -11.4%

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

1y (index) -2.6%
5y (index) 4.2%
10y (index) 25.1%

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: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Unknown 0.0 miles
Shop Georgie's 0.0 miles
Shop Capital 0.0 miles
Hospital St Matthews Hospital 0.1 miles
University University of Northampton St Georges Avenue 0.6 miles
Hospital Manfield Health Campus 1.1 miles
University University of Northampton - School of Podiatry 1.2 miles
Train station Northampton 1.6 miles
Train station Boughton 2.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 181
Anti-social behaviour 140
Public order 30
Drugs 25
Other theft 25
Vehicle crime 24
Criminal damage and arson 23
Burglary 19
Robbery 14
Shoplifting 10
Possession of weapons 8
Other crime 3
Bicycle theft 2
Theft from the person 2
Total incidents 506

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
Wallace Road Nursery School Nursery 0.3 miles Good — 24 Jul 2022
Kingsley Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 24 Jul 2023
Cedar Road Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 3 Jul 2023
Fairfields School Other 0.5 miles Outstanding — 20 Mar 2014
Stimpson Avenue Academy Primary 0.5 miles Good — 19 Sep 2023

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 1.07%
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).