Sold Semi-detached

3 THIRLESTANE CRESCENT

NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN4 8HF

3 beds 2 baths Listed 19 Sep 2024 (-639d)

£300,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (NN4 8HF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 3 THIRLESTANE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN4 8HF |
| Price | £300,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £212,000 Dec 2017 |

## Description

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

GROUND FLOOR:

- Entrance Hall:

Stairs rising to First Floor. Doors to...

- Kitchen/Diner:

Window to Rear Aspect. Window and Door to Conservatory. Wall and Floor mounted Units housing Sink, Oven, Hob and Extractor Fan. Fitted Fridge/Freezer. Door to...

- Utility Room:

Two Windows to Side Aspect. Door to Side Aspect. Floor mounted Units with Space and Plumbing for Washing Machine. Door to...

- Garage:

Two Windows to Rear Aspect. Lighting and Electric Supply.

- Conservatory:

Windows to Side Aspect. Window and Door to Front Aspect.

- Living Room:

French Doors to Rear Aspect. Storage Cupboard (under stairs).

- Wet Room:

Window to Side Aspect. Shower. WC. Washbasin. Heated Towel Rail.

- Bedroom Two:

Window to Front Aspect.

- Bedroom Three:

Window to Front Aspect.

FIRST FLOOR:

- First Floor Landing:

Doors to Storage Space in Eaves. Door to...

- Bedroom One:

Window to Side Aspect. Fitted Wardrobes. Loft Access overhead. Door to...

- En-Suite Shower Room:

Shower Cubicle. WC. Washbasin. Heated Towel Rail.

EXTERIOR:

- Front Aspect:

Block Paved Driveway with Gated Carport.

- Rear Aspect:

A very generous Rear Garden split over two levels and laid to a mix of Lawn, Patio Slabs and Gravel. Gated Rear Access to Pedestrian Pathway.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: "B"

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## Floorplans

- ![Accommodation Layout](/listings/photos/152636561/691924) - Accommodation Layout

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Report](/listings/photos/152636561/691928) - EPC Report

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #11130249
- **Address:** 3 Thirlestane Crescent, NORTHAMPTON, NN4 8HF
- **Certificate Issued:** 03/08/2015
- **Work Completed:** 22/07/2015
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #6732034
- **Address:** 3 Thirlestane Crescent, NORTHAMPTON, NN4 8HF
- **Certificate Issued:** 03/08/2009
- **Work Completed:** 16/07/2009
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #6475195
- **Address:** 3 Thirlestane Crescent, NORTHAMPTON, NN4 8HF
- **Certificate Issued:** 01/12/2017
- **Work Completed:** 26/03/2009
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #6172087
- **Address:** 3 Thirlestane Crescent, NORTHAMPTON, NN4 8HF
- **Certificate Issued:** 08/12/2008
- **Work Completed:** 12/11/2008
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 THIRLESTANE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8HF | £212,000 | 14/12/2017 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 13 THIRLESTANE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8HF | £250,000 | 06/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 27 THIRLESTANE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8HF | £265,000 | 31/05/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 96 ROTHERSTHORPE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8HY | £221,000 | 30/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 18 THIRLESTANE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8HF | £235,000 | 11/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 10 THIRLESTANE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8HF | £237,500 | 10/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 16 THIRLESTANE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8HF | £250,000 | 25/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 BUCHANAN CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8RA | £265,000 | 31/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 15 THIRLESTANE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8HF | £240,000 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 25 THIRLESTANE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8HF | £267,000 | 10/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 37 THIRLESTANE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8HF | £236,000 | 26/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 120 ROTHERSTHORPE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8HY | £250,000 | 24/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £246,955 (11 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £275,307 (53 Semi-detached, NN4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +9%

## 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 Grantham & Newark (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £653/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Southampton Road, NN4 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Euston Road, NN4 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.39 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,200/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £150,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £120,000

*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 £1,200/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 20.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-126/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.7%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 11%
- **10y growth:** 41.7%

## 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

Last sold

£212,000 Dec 2017

Local average

£275,307 (+9%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,050 of 33,755)

Street crime

401 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

SEMI-DETACHED
THREE BEDROOMS
EN-SUITE TO PRINCIPLE BEDROOM
BRIGHT & SPACIOUS KITCHEN/DINER
SEPARATE UTILITY ROOM
LARGE RECEPTION ROOM
CONSERVATORY
CAR PORT & OFF-STREET PARKING
GENEROUS REAR GARDEN
POPULAR NN4 LOCATION - CLOSE TO LOCAL AMENITIES & ROAD LINKS

Additional details

Heating: Double glazing, Gas central
Parking: Covered, Driveway, Off street, Private
Garden: Front garden, Private garden, Patio, Enclosed garden, Rear garden, Terrace, Back garden

Description

LESS THAN 1% offer this great and well extended three bedroom property boasting a bright & spacious kitchen/diner, utility, conservatory, large reception room, en-suite to principle bedroom, wet room, car port, off-street parking and a very generous garden to the rear.

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

GROUND FLOOR:

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

- Kitchen/Diner:
Window to Rear Aspect. Window and Door to Conservatory. Wall and Floor mounted Units housing Sink, Oven, Hob and Extractor Fan. Fitted Fridge/Freezer. Door to...

- Utility Room:
Two Windows to Side Aspect. Door to Side Aspect. Floor mounted Units with Space and Plumbing for Washing Machine. Door to...

- Garage:
Two Windows to Rear Aspect. Lighting and Electric Supply.

- Conservatory:
Windows to Side Aspect. Window and Door to Front Aspect.

- Living Room:
French Doors to Rear Aspect. Storage Cupboard (under stairs).

- Wet Room:
Window to Side Aspect. Shower. WC. Washbasin. Heated Towel Rail.

- Bedroom Two:
Window to Front Aspect.

- Bedroom Three:
Window to Front Aspect.

FIRST FLOOR:

- First Floor Landing:
Doors to Storage Space in Eaves. Door to...

- Bedroom One:
Window to Side Aspect. Fitted Wardrobes. Loft Access overhead. Door to...

- En-Suite Shower Room:
Shower Cubicle. WC. Washbasin. Heated Towel Rail.

EXTERIOR:

- Front Aspect:
Block Paved Driveway with Gated Carport.

- Rear Aspect:
A very generous Rear Garden split over two levels and laid to a mix of Lawn, Patio Slabs and Gravel. Gated Rear Access to Pedestrian Pathway.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: "B"

Listed by

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theAgents

Reference: 152636561

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Accommodation Layout

EPC Graphs

EPC Report

FENSA Certificates

This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #11130249

Property Details

Street: 3 Thirlestane Crescent

Town: NORTHAMPTON

Postcode: NN4 8HF

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 03/08/2015

Work Completed: 22/07/2015

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #6732034

Property Details

Street: 3 Thirlestane Crescent

Town: NORTHAMPTON

Postcode: NN4 8HF

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 03/08/2009

Work Completed: 16/07/2009

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #6475195

Property Details

Street: 3 Thirlestane Crescent

Town: NORTHAMPTON

Postcode: NN4 8HF

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 01/12/2017

Work Completed: 26/03/2009

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #6172087

Property Details

Street: 3 Thirlestane Crescent

Town: NORTHAMPTON

Postcode: NN4 8HF

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 08/12/2008

Work Completed: 12/11/2008

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	14/12/2017 (8 years ago)	£212,000	—

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
13 THIRLESTANE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8HF	£250,000	06/02/2025	Semi-detached
27 THIRLESTANE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8HF	£265,000	31/05/2024	Semi-detached
96 ROTHERSTHORPE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8HY	£221,000	30/08/2023	Semi-detached
18 THIRLESTANE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8HF	£235,000	11/07/2023	Semi-detached
10 THIRLESTANE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8HF	£237,500	10/03/2023	Semi-detached
16 THIRLESTANE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8HF	£250,000	25/08/2022	Semi-detached
2 BUCHANAN CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8RA	£265,000	31/05/2022	Semi-detached
15 THIRLESTANE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8HF	£240,000	18/03/2022	Semi-detached
25 THIRLESTANE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8HF	£267,000	10/03/2022	Semi-detached
37 THIRLESTANE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8HF	£236,000	26/11/2021	Semi-detached
120 ROTHERSTHORPE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8HY	£250,000	24/09/2021	Semi-detached

Area average: £246,955 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 11%

10y growth 41.7%

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 Grantham & Newark: £653/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View NN4 8HF

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	UK Camping and Leisure	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Shop	The Millshop Online	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Towcester Road Cemetery	0.6 miles
Train station	Northampton	0.8 miles
University	University of Northampton - School of Podiatry	1.4 miles
University	University of Northampton St Georges Avenue	1.9 miles
Hospital	St Matthews Hospital	2.2 miles
Hospital	Manfield Health Campus	3.3 miles
Train station	Boughton	3.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	125
Anti-social behaviour	109
Other theft	30
Criminal damage and arson	25
Public order	23
Shoplifting	23
Burglary	13
Drugs	13
Vehicle crime	12
Bicycle theft	8
Possession of weapons	7
Robbery	7
Other crime	6
Total incidents	401

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
Delapre Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 1 Jul 2014
Hospital and Outreach Education	Other	0.1 miles	Good — 15 Oct 2023
Queen Eleanor Primary Academy	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 11 Jan 2018
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery	Primary	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 15 Jan 2023
Gloucester Nursery School	Nursery	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 20 Dec 2013

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
3 Bed Terraced House, Southampton Road, NN4	£1,200/mo	3	0.37 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Euston Road, NN4	£1,200/mo	3	0.39 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,200/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.4%

Max investor price (0.8%) £150,000

Target investor price (1%) £120,000

Gross yield 4.8%

Cost-to-rent ratio 20.8×

Monthly cashflow £-126/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -1.7%

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).