# 2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (NN5 6RQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 16 FIRSVIEW DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN5 6RQ | | Price | £140,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £170,500 Jul 2019 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 28/01/2029 ### Recommendations - A (350) - B4 (600) - W1 (1,200) - C (30) - F (400) - G (450) - I (3,000) - N (6,000) - U (8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2118-4051-7239-6021-5984) ## Description A rare opportunity to acquire a two bedroom semi detached bungalow in need of full modernisation. Accommodation comprises lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom, single garage, front and rear gardens sealed bids to be submitted by 12 noon on Wednesday 13th February **Hallway** - Doors off to accommodation **Lounge** - 15'0 x 11'0 (4.57m x 3.35m) - Window and door to rear elevation. Radiator **Kitchen** - 10'11 x 8'10 (3.33m x 2.69m) - Window and door to rear elevation. Window to side. Access to loft **Bedroom 1** - 14'09 x 11'01 (4.50m x 3.38m) - Window to front elevation. Radiator **Bedroom 2** - 8'10 x 8'0 (2.69m x 2.44m) - Window to front elevation. Radiator **Bathroom** - Window to side elevation. Fitted suite. **Outside** - Gardens to front and rear elevation. Driveway to side leading to single garage You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. 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The website owner's copyright must remain on all reproductions of material taken from this website. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/69724672/1349251) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/69724672/1349253) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/69724672/1349255) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/69724672/1349257) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/69724672/1349258) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/69724672/1349260) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/69724672/1349262) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/69724672/1349263) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/69724672/1349265) ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/69724672/1349267) - EPC 1 - ![EPC 2](/listings/photos/69724672/1349269) - EPC 2 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 16 FIRSVIEW DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6RQ | £170,500 | 05/07/2019 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 20 MEADOW CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6RL | £218,500 | 16/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 95 GRAFTON WAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6NG | £259,995 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 65 WOODLAND CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6NH | £270,000 | 11/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 7 LODGE CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6SH | £240,000 | 11/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 51 GRAFTON WAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6NG | £375,000 | 21/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 28 LODGE CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6SH | £310,000 | 17/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 29 WOODLAND CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6NH | £280,000 | 17/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 19 LODGE CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6SH | £260,000 | 22/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 6 BELVOIR CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6RJ | £225,000 | 04/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 10 MEADOW CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6RL | £268,000 | 27/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 51 WOODLAND CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6NH | £250,000 | 18/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 28 PYTCHLEY WAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6RN | £290,000 | 18/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 46 FIRSVIEW DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6RQ | £280,000 | 29/09/2023 | Terraced | | 65 WOODLAND CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6NH | £255,000 | 27/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 66 WHITEFIELD ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6SL | £295,000 | 10/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 49 WHITEFIELD ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6SJ | £267,500 | 03/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 226 MAIN ROAD, DUSTON, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6PP | £285,000 | 19/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 19 OAKLEIGH DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6RP | £218,000 | 04/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 6 CIRCUS END, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6TY | £280,000 | 13/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 47 WHITEFIELD ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6SJ | £360,000 | 23/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 36 GRAFTON WAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6NQ | £275,000 | 10/03/2023 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £280,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £274,100 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £271,628 (82 Semi-detached, NN5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -48.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (West Northamptonshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £965/mo - **Realistic:** £1,072/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,179/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 Semi-Detached House, Main Road, NN5 | £1,325/mo | 2 | 0.42 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Limoges Court, NN5 | £965/mo | 2 | 0.58 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Hirondelle Clsoe, NN5 | £1,190/mo | 2 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,160/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.85% (okay) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £148,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £119,000 *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 £1,190/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 10.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 9.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £495/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 14.6% *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:** £2,500/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 1.5% - **10y growth:** 40.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for West Northamptonshire; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.4% - **5y growth (index):** 19.2% - **10y growth (index):** 43.5% ## 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)