Sold STC Flat

Canterbury Court

NN1 5NJ

2 beds 1 baths Listed 6 Sep 2018 (-2839d)

£140,000

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Property details

Last sold

£140,000

Local average

£129,960 (+7.7%)

Street crime

693 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes

Description

A ground floor two bedroomed apartment situated in this popular and well run development within walking distance of the town centre and Beckets Park. The property is currently tenanted making it an ideal investment for a future landlord or a first purchase with vacant possession. In brief the accommodation comprises communal entrance hall, entrance porch, entrance hall, lounge with octagonal bay window, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The property has double glazed windows, gas radiator central heating with a reserved single parking space.

Accommodation -

Communal Entrance Hall - Approached by an intercom system to the apartment on the ground floor.

Entrance Porch -

Entrance Hall - With wood laminate flooring, two large storage cupboards, doors off to all rooms and radiator.

Lounge - 18'6 x 12'6 (max) (5.64m x 3.81m ( max)) - Three casement double glazed windows set in an octagonal style with views to the front and a further window to the side. Radiator and dichroic spotlights to the ceiling.

Kitchen - 8'10 x 8'8 (2.69m x 2.64m) - Fitted with a range of base and eye level cupboards with matching worktop surface with inset single drainer single bowl sink unit with mixer tap above. A range of appliances including integrated oven with gas hob and extractor above, space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine and space for a dishwasher. There is tiling to the floor, a double glazed window overlooking the side, radiator and tiling above worktop surface areas.

Bedroom One - 13'0 x 8'10 (3.96m x 2.69m) - Having fitted wardrobes with mirror fronted sliding doors providing hanging and storage space, double glazed window overlooking the rear and radiator.

Bedroom Two - 9'5 x 7'8 (2.87m x 2.34m) - Double glazed window overlooking the rear and radiator.

Bathroom - Suite comprising of panelled bath with shower above, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. There is tiling to water sensitive areas and radiator.

Outside - Communal gardens with a reserved single parking space.

Terms Of Lease - Service charge £852.49 Per annum, ground rent at £67.98 Per half year and the lease remaining is 136 years.

Local Amenities - There are a variety of shops, restaurants and public houses and a number of niche retail outlets, all within walking distance. Nearby Guildhall Road is the home of the historic Royal Theatre of Northampton, one of the oldest Repertory Theatres in the country. Adjacent to the Royal is the Derngate Theatre and opposite is the Northampton Boot and Shoe Museum. Beckets Park stands close by. All major shopping and service facilities are within walking distance of the property, as are Northampton central bus station and Northampton railway station.

Council Tax - Northampton Borough Council - Band C

How To Get There - From Northampton town centre take the Bedford Road just past Beckets Park and take the first turning on the left into Beckets View. Proceed to the bottom of the road where the property can be found on the right hand side.

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Listed by

Northampton

Richard Greener

Reference: 56479815

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
10, Beckets View, NORTHAMPTON 79 81 52 m² England and Wales: 2003-2006 Flat
100 Beckets View, NORTHAMPTON 76 77 52 m² England and Wales: 1996-2002 Flat
102 Beckets View, NORTHAMPTON 75 78 50 m² England and Wales: 1996-2002 Flat
104, Beckets View, NORTHAMPTON 76 78 46 m² England and Wales: 2003-2006 Flat
106, Beckets View, NORTHAMPTON 81 82 50 m² England and Wales: 2003-2006 Flat
108, Beckets View, NORTHAMPTON 78 80 51 m² England and Wales: 1996-2002 Flat
110 Beckets View, NORTHAMPTON 81 81 52 m² England and Wales: 2003-2006 Flat
112 Beckets View, NORTHAMPTON 81 81 51 m² England and Wales: 1996-2002 Flat
112, Beckets View, NORTHAMPTON 80 83 55 m² England and Wales: 2003-2006 Flat
114 Beckets View, NORTHAMPTON 79 79 51 m² England and Wales: 1996-2002 Flat
116, Beckets View, NORTHAMPTON 78 81 56 m² England and Wales: 2003-2006 Flat
118 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTON 77 77 52 m² England and Wales: 1996-2002 Flat
12, Beckets View, NORTHAMPTON 74 78 53 m² England and Wales: 1991-1995 Flat
120 Beckets View, NORTHAMPTON 81 81 52 m² England and Wales: 2007-2011 Flat
120 Beckets View, NORTHAMPTON 79 80 52 m² England and Wales: 2007-2011 Flat

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

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Price history

6% since 2003

Event Date Price % change
Sold 01/01/2018 (8 years ago) £140,000 +6.1%
Sold 01/01/2003 (23 years ago) £131,995

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
2 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NJ £162,000 20/11/2025 Flat
4 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NJ £153,000 08/08/2025 Flat
34 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NJ £155,000 30/11/2023 Flat
3 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NQ £192,000 04/08/2023 Flat
38 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NJ £162,000 31/07/2023 Flat
62 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NJ £165,000 09/06/2023 Flat
25 BEDFORD ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NG £173,000 24/03/2023 Flat
8 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NJ £168,000 24/02/2023 Flat
61 BEDFORD ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NG £195,000 09/12/2022 Flat
9 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NQ £190,000 16/09/2022 Flat
6 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NJ £156,000 17/06/2022 Flat
44 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NJ £156,000 26/05/2022 Flat
11 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NQ £158,000 25/05/2022 Flat
THE LINDENS FLAT 1 CLIFTONVILLE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5BG £172,000 31/03/2022 Flat
THE LINDENS FLAT 3 CLIFTONVILLE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5BG £177,500 11/03/2022 Flat
71 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NQ £150,000 22/12/2021 Flat
11 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NQ £158,000 22/12/2021 Flat
23 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NQ £174,000 30/11/2021 Flat
60 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NJ £151,000 26/11/2021 Flat
5 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NQ £165,000 23/07/2021 Flat

Area average: £166,625 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -1.4%
10y growth 5.8%

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 Northampton: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Brown's Way

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Browns Way 0.1 miles
Bus stop General Hospital (Stop A) 0.2 miles
Shop Morrisons Daily 0.3 miles
Shop Optical Express 0.3 miles
University University of Northampton 0.5 miles
Train station Northampton 1.0 miles
University University of Northampton St Georges Avenue 1.2 miles
Hospital St Matthews Hospital 1.2 miles
Hospital Manfield Health Campus 2.3 miles
Train station Boughton 3.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 224
Anti-social behaviour 170
Public order 53
Other theft 42
Criminal damage and arson 38
Drugs 31
Shoplifting 29
Vehicle crime 29
Burglary 25
Robbery 20
Possession of weapons 14
Bicycle theft 7
Theft from the person 7
Other crime 4
Total incidents 693

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
Vernon Terrace Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 26 Jan 2023
Progress Schools - Northamptonshire Other 0.5 miles Requires improvement — 1 May 2024
St Andrew's College Other 0.6 miles Good — 16 Aug 2021
Barry Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 22 Jun 2023
New Horizons Academy Other 0.8 miles Inadequate — 24 Mar 2024

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 Flat, Beckets View, NN1 £1,100/mo 2 0 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Canterbury Court, NN1 £1,150/mo 2 0 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,125/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.8%
Max investor price (0.8%) £140,625
Target investor price (1%) £112,500
Gross yield 9.6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 10.4×
Monthly cashflow £436/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 12.9%
  • 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).

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