Sold STC Terraced

35 MURRAY AVENUE

NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN2 7BS

3 beds 92 m² Listed 9 Jan 2017 (-3491d)

£199,000

Reduced on 17 Mar 2017

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# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (NN2 7BS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 35 MURRAY AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN2 7BS |
| Price | £199,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Last sold | £195,000 Jul 2017 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 14/01/2027
- **Current heating cost:** £751/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £21,735

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- E (£35)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- O3 (£1,000 - £1,400)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0409-2885-7893-9593-3431)

## Description

ACCOMMODATION: (FOR ROOM BY ROOM DIMENSIONS AND SQUARE FOOTAGE PLEASE SEE FLOOR PLANS).

GROUND FLOOR:

- Entrance Porch:

Door to...

- Entrance Hall:

Stairs rising to First Floor. Doors to...

- Living Room:

Bay Window to Front Aspect.

- Kitchen/Dining Room:

Windows and Doors through to Family Room. Wall and Floor mounted units housing Sink. Space for Range Cooker. Plumbing and Space for White Goods. Additional Storage Space under stairs. Space for Dining.

- Family Room:

Two Window to Rear Aspect. French Doors to Rear Aspect. Door to...

- WC:

WC. Washbasin.

FIRST FLOOR:

- First Floor Landing:

Access to usable loft space overhead which is fully boarded and has a electricity & lighting supply. Doors to...

- Bedroom One:

Window to Rear Aspect.

- Bedroom Two:

Bay Window to Front Aspect.

- Bedroom Three:

Window to Front Aspect.

- Family Bathroom:

Window to Rear Aspect. Bath with Shower over. WC. Washbasin.

EXTERIOR:

- Front Aspect:

A good sized Front Garden. Fence and Gate to the perimeter.

- Rear Aspect:

A very Generous Rear Garden, mainly laid to Lawn with a Patio Area adjoining the house. Garage to the Rear.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

- The property is located on the Northampton University Bus Route.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Accommodation Layout](/listings/photos/63919625/1613771) - Accommodation Layout

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 35 MURRAY AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BS | £195,000 | 28/07/2017 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 80 BALFOUR ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6JP | £265,000 | 16/02/2026 | Terraced |
| 130 STANHOPE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6JX | £200,000 | 19/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 54 STANHOPE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6JX | £215,000 | 03/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 15 MURRAY AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BS | £180,000 | 20/05/2025 | Terraced |
| 125 MILTON STREET NORTH, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7DF | £230,000 | 17/04/2025 | Terraced |
| 41 MURRAY AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BS | £260,000 | 27/03/2025 | Terraced |
| 26 MURRAY AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BS | £195,000 | 09/01/2024 | Terraced |
| 106 STANHOPE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6JX | £170,000 | 01/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 36 BROCKTON STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6EQ | £260,000 | 30/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 43 BROCKTON STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6EQ | £250,000 | 27/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 45 MURRAY AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BS | £205,000 | 20/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 43 STANHOPE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6JU | £190,000 | 08/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 110 BALFOUR ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6JP | £265,000 | 28/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 123 STANHOPE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6JU | £237,000 | 28/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 52 MURRAY AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BS | £182,000 | 09/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 1 KINGSLEY GARDENS, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BW | £225,800 | 28/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 11 BROCKTON STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6EQ | £275,000 | 13/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 19 MURRAY AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BS | £220,000 | 24/02/2023 | Terraced |
| 40 RANDALL ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BZ | £260,000 | 27/01/2023 | Terraced |
| 41 FAIRWAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7JX | £275,000 | 21/12/2022 | Terraced |

**Area average:** £227,990 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £227,993 (75 Terraced, NN2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -12.7%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £968/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,075/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,183/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.54% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £134,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £107,500

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,163/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 14.7%
- **10y growth:** 30.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for West Northamptonshire; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 17.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 43.9%

## 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

92 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£195,000 Jul 2017

Price per m²

£2,163/m²

Local average

£227,993 (-12.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (8,294 of 33,755)

Street crime

645 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

THREE BEDROOMS
SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION
EXTENDED
LOVELY LIVING ROOM
FRONT AND REAR GARDENS
GARAGE
QUIETLY SITUATED
POPULAR LOCATION
CLOSE TO LOCAL AMENITIES
NO CHAIN

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

LESS THAN 1% offer a really great extended three bedroom house arranged over two floors boasting spacious interiors throughout, a generous private garden with the convenient benefit of a garage to the rear.

ACCOMMODATION: (FOR ROOM BY ROOM DIMENSIONS AND SQUARE FOOTAGE PLEASE SEE FLOOR PLANS).

GROUND FLOOR:

- Entrance Porch:
Door to...

- Entrance Hall:
Stairs rising to First Floor. Doors to...

- Living Room:
Bay Window to Front Aspect.

- Kitchen/Dining Room:
Windows and Doors through to Family Room. Wall and Floor mounted units housing Sink. Space for Range Cooker. Plumbing and Space for White Goods. Additional Storage Space under stairs. Space for Dining.

- Family Room:
Two Window to Rear Aspect. French Doors to Rear Aspect. Door to...

- WC:
WC. Washbasin.

FIRST FLOOR:

- First Floor Landing:
Access to usable loft space overhead which is fully boarded and has a electricity & lighting supply. Doors to...

- Bedroom One:
Window to Rear Aspect.

- Bedroom Two:
Bay Window to Front Aspect.

- Bedroom Three:
Window to Front Aspect.

- Family Bathroom:
Window to Rear Aspect. Bath with Shower over. WC. Washbasin.

EXTERIOR:

- Front Aspect:
A good sized Front Garden. Fence and Gate to the perimeter.

- Rear Aspect:
A very Generous Rear Garden, mainly laid to Lawn with a Patio Area adjoining the house. Garage to the Rear.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

- The property is located on the Northampton University Bus Route.

Listed by

Northampton

theAgents

Reference: 63919625

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 15/01/2017

Expiry date: 14/01/2027

Current heating cost: £751/year

Potential heating cost: £632/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £21,735

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

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£35)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Replacement glazing units (£1,000 - £1,400)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Accommodation Layout

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	28/07/2017 (9 years ago)	£195,000	—

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
80 BALFOUR ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6JP	£265,000	16/02/2026	Terraced
130 STANHOPE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6JX	£200,000	19/12/2025	Terraced
54 STANHOPE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6JX	£215,000	03/11/2025	Terraced
15 MURRAY AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BS	£180,000	20/05/2025	Terraced
125 MILTON STREET NORTH, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7DF	£230,000	17/04/2025	Terraced
41 MURRAY AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BS	£260,000	27/03/2025	Terraced
26 MURRAY AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BS	£195,000	09/01/2024	Terraced
106 STANHOPE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6JX	£170,000	01/12/2023	Terraced
36 BROCKTON STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6EQ	£260,000	30/11/2023	Terraced
43 BROCKTON STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6EQ	£250,000	27/10/2023	Terraced
45 MURRAY AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BS	£205,000	20/10/2023	Terraced
43 STANHOPE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6JU	£190,000	08/08/2023	Terraced
110 BALFOUR ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6JP	£265,000	28/06/2023	Terraced
123 STANHOPE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6JU	£237,000	28/06/2023	Terraced
52 MURRAY AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BS	£182,000	09/06/2023	Terraced
1 KINGSLEY GARDENS, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BW	£225,800	28/04/2023	Terraced
11 BROCKTON STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6EQ	£275,000	13/04/2023	Terraced
19 MURRAY AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BS	£220,000	24/02/2023	Terraced
40 RANDALL ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BZ	£260,000	27/01/2023	Terraced
41 FAIRWAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7JX	£275,000	21/12/2022	Terraced

Area average: £227,990 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 14.7%

10y growth 30.4%

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

1y (index) 1.8%

5y (index) 17.5%

10y (index) 43.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £968/mo

Realistic £1,075/mo

Optimistic £1,183/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Northamptonshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Leicester: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View NN2 7BS

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Golf Club	0.1 miles
Shop	One Stop	0.2 miles
University	University of Northampton St Georges Avenue	0.3 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.3 miles
Hospital	St Matthews Hospital	0.5 miles
Hospital	Manfield Health Campus	1.3 miles
University	University of Northampton - School of Podiatry	1.4 miles
Train station	Northampton	1.4 miles
Train station	Boughton	2.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	212
Anti-social behaviour	197
Criminal damage and arson	39
Other theft	38
Vehicle crime	36
Public order	29
Shoplifting	22
Drugs	21
Burglary	20
Robbery	11
Other crime	8
Possession of weapons	6
Bicycle theft	4
Theft from the person	2
Total incidents	645

Within 1 mile during May 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
Fairfields School	Other	0.1 miles	Outstanding — 20 Mar 2014
Malcolm Arnold Academy	Secondary	0.1 miles	Good — 12 Jun 2018
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 13 Sep 2017
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 8 Jul 2014
Cambian Northampton School	Other	0.5 miles	Good — 18 Jan 2024

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.54%

Max investor price (0.8%) £134,375

Target investor price (1%) £107,500

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).