Sold STC Semi-detached

439 KETTERING ROAD

NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN3 6QS

2 beds 1 baths 560 sq ft Listed 19 Apr 2025 (-422d)

£240,000

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## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 439 KETTERING ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN3 6QS |
| Price | £240,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Floor area | 52 m² |
| Last sold | £230,000 Aug 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 25/04/2031
- **Current heating cost:** £454/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,515

### Recommendations
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£15)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0300-2396-1040-2829-8565)

## Description

Outside, the property benefits from a front garden and well-maintained mature, private rear garden, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. At the rear, a large shed/workshop provides excellent storage or hobby space and backs onto a private, gated lane.

Offered in immaculate condition, this property represents a fantastic opportunity to acquire a move-in ready home with nothing to do but enjoy.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/160904393/306633) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/160904393/306635) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #15669930
- **Address:** 439 Kettering Road, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 6QS
- **Certificate Issued:** 19/03/2023
- **Work Completed:** 02/02/2023
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #2080529
- **Address:** 439 Kettering Road, Northampton, NN3 6QS
- **Certificate Issued:** 28/09/2004
- **Work Completed:** 03/09/2004
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #15073014
- **Address:** 439 Kettering Road, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 6QS
- **Certificate Issued:** 06/03/2022
- **Work Completed:** 05/01/2022
- **Items:** 3 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 439 KETTERING ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6QS | £230,000 | 19/08/2021 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 24 SPINNEY HILL CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6DL | £255,000 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 60 REEDWAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BT | £230,000 | 11/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 31 SPINNEY HILL CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6DL | £280,000 | 17/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 7 SPINNEY HILL ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6DH | £365,000 | 06/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 4 REEDWAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BT | £245,000 | 11/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 397 KETTERING ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6QT | £165,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 421 KETTERING ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6QR | £277,000 | 24/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 46 REEDWAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BT | £218,000 | 14/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 45 COPPICE DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6ND | £290,000 | 03/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 82 ENNERDALE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BX | £225,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 13 SPINNEY HILL CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6DL | £310,000 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 90 ENNERDALE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BX | £207,500 | 05/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 15 LINDALE CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 2AQ | £300,000 | 23/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 461 KETTERING ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6QU | £210,000 | 31/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 24 REEDWAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BT | £210,000 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 41 REEDWAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BT | £200,000 | 29/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 50 SPINNEY HILL ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6DJ | £315,000 | 31/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 56 REEDWAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BT | £185,000 | 29/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 51 REEDWAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BT | £180,000 | 28/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 77 ENNERDALE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BU | £175,000 | 07/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 437 KETTERING ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6QS | £160,000 | 05/10/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £160,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £242,125 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £258,499 (84 Semi-detached, NN3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -7.2%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (West Northamptonshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £964/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,071/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,178/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Leicester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Honister Green, NN3 | £1,250/mo | 2 | 0.52 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,250/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.52% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £156,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £125,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,250/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 16×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £155/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2.7%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,615/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 2.4%
- **10y growth:** 29.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for West Northamptonshire; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 45.4%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

52 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£230,000 Aug 2021

Price per m²

£4,615/m²

Local average

£258,499 (-7.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,759 of 33,755)

Street crime

243 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Broadband: ADSL copper wire
Water: Mains supply
Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

This well-appointed and beautifully presented two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow in Spinney Hill, Northampton, is a must-see. Set in a popular location, the home offers a welcoming entrance hallway, a practical and well-equipped kitchen, and a spacious open-plan living/dining/family room with overlooking the secluded rear garden. There are two generously sized bedrooms and a modern three-piece bathroom suite.

Outside, the property benefits from a front garden and well-maintained mature, private rear garden, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. At the rear, a large shed/workshop provides excellent storage or hobby space and backs onto a private, gated lane.

Offered in immaculate condition, this property represents a fantastic opportunity to acquire a move-in ready home with nothing to do but enjoy.

Watch the video

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Reference: 160904393

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 26/04/2021

Expiry date: 25/04/2031

Current heating cost: £454/year

Potential heating cost: £421/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,515

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£15)
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

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #15669930 Recent

Property Details

Street: 439 Kettering Road

Town: NORTHAMPTON

Postcode: NN3 6QS

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 19/03/2023

Work Completed: 02/02/2023

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #2080529

Property Details

Street: 439 Kettering Road

Town: Northampton

Postcode: NN3 6QS

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 28/09/2004

Work Completed: 03/09/2004

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #15073014 Recent

Property Details

Street: 439 Kettering Road

Town: NORTHAMPTON

Postcode: NN3 6QS

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 06/03/2022

Work Completed: 05/01/2022

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	19/08/2021 (4 years ago)	£230,000	—

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
24 SPINNEY HILL CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6DL	£255,000	19/12/2025	Semi-detached
60 REEDWAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BT	£230,000	11/12/2023	Semi-detached
31 SPINNEY HILL CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6DL	£280,000	17/11/2023	Semi-detached
7 SPINNEY HILL ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6DH	£365,000	06/11/2023	Semi-detached
4 REEDWAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BT	£245,000	11/04/2023	Semi-detached
397 KETTERING ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6QT	£165,000	25/11/2022	Semi-detached
421 KETTERING ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6QR	£277,000	24/11/2022	Semi-detached
46 REEDWAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BT	£218,000	14/11/2022	Semi-detached
45 COPPICE DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6ND	£290,000	03/11/2022	Semi-detached
82 ENNERDALE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BX	£225,000	28/10/2022	Semi-detached
13 SPINNEY HILL CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6DL	£310,000	14/10/2022	Semi-detached
90 ENNERDALE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BX	£207,500	05/10/2022	Semi-detached
15 LINDALE CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 2AQ	£300,000	23/09/2022	Semi-detached
461 KETTERING ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6QU	£210,000	31/08/2022	Semi-detached
24 REEDWAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BT	£210,000	26/08/2022	Semi-detached
41 REEDWAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BT	£200,000	29/06/2022	Semi-detached
50 SPINNEY HILL ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6DJ	£315,000	31/05/2022	Semi-detached
56 REEDWAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BT	£185,000	29/04/2022	Semi-detached
51 REEDWAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BT	£180,000	28/03/2022	Semi-detached
77 ENNERDALE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BU	£175,000	07/02/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 437 KETTERING ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6QS	£160,000	05/10/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £160,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £242,125 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 2.4%

10y growth 29.2%

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

1y (index) 3.2%

5y (index) 19.1%

10y (index) 45.4%

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

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View NN3 6QS

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Spinney Hill Road	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Highlands Avenue	0.1 miles
Hospital	Manfield Health Campus	0.1 miles
Shop	Tesco Express	0.1 miles
Shop	Lakeview News	0.3 miles
Hospital	St Matthews Hospital	1.1 miles
University	University of Northampton St Georges Avenue	1.4 miles
University	University of Northampton	1.9 miles
Train station	Northampton	2.6 miles
Train station	Boughton	2.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	89
Anti-social behaviour	57
Public order	18
Shoplifting	18
Criminal damage and arson	14
Other theft	13
Vehicle crime	12
Burglary	7
Drugs	5
Other crime	5
Robbery	3
Possession of weapons	2
Total incidents	243

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
Parklands Nursery School	Nursery	0.3 miles	Good — 28 Nov 2019
Parklands Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 5 Mar 2023
Northampton School for Girls	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 20 Jan 2022
Thomas Becket Catholic School	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 12 Jan 2023
Eastfield Academy	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 2 Feb 2020

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
2 Bed Terraced House, Honister Green, NN3	£1,250/mo	2	0.52 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,250/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.52%

Max investor price (0.8%) £156,250

Target investor price (1%) £125,000

Gross yield 6.3%

Cost-to-rent ratio 16×

Monthly cashflow £155/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 2.7%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).