# 2 bedroom flat for sale (NN1 5NJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | Canterbury Court, NN1 5NJ |
| Price | £140,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £140,000 |

## 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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## Property Photos

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## EPC Graphs

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- ![EPC 2](/listings/photos/56479815/517836) - EPC 2

## Sold Comparables

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

| 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 |
| 11 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NQ | £158,000 | 22/12/2021 | Flat |
| 71 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NQ | £150,000 | 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 |
| 136 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NJ | £74,995 | 23/07/2021 | Flat |

**Area average:** £162,125 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £129,960 (25 Flat, NN1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +7.7%

## 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 Northampton (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £748/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 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)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.8% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £140,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £112,500

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,125/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 9.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 10.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £436/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 12.9%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -1.3%
- **10y growth:** 5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for West Northamptonshire; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.*

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

## Flood risk

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

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