Sold STC Flat

2 BECKETS VIEW

NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN1 5NJ

2 beds 1 baths 560 sq ft Listed 25 Feb 2025 (-470d)

£165,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (109 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

52 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

B

Year built

England and Wales: 2003-2006

Last sold

£139,000 Jul 2017

Price per m²

£3,173/m²

Local average

£129,960 (+27%)

Street crime

694 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Well presented ground floor apartment
  • Walking distance of the town centre, hospital and Beckets Park
  • Two bedrooms
  • Allocated parking
  • Shower room
  • Viewing is recommended to appreciate
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • New boiler

Additional details

Parking
Yes

Description

SUMMARY
A well presented two bedroom ground floor apartment situated within walking distance of the town centre, hospital and Beckets Park. Accommodation comprises entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms and shower room. Outside there is allocated parking.


DESCRIPTION
A well presented two bedroom ground floor apartment situated within walking distance of the town centre, hospital and Beckets Park. Accommodation comprises entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms and shower room. Outside there is allocated parking.

Entrance Porch 
Door into, light, door to entrance hall.

Entrance Hall 
Wall mounted intercom entry phone, radiator, storage cupboard, doors to all rooms.

Lounge/Diner 15' x 10' 7" plus bay ( 4.57m x 3.23m plus bay )
Double glazed bay window to front aspect and radiator.

Kitchen 8' 11" x 8' 8" ( 2.72m x 2.64m )
Double glazed window to front aspect, fitted wall and base units with work surfaces over, stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer, tiled splashbacks, plumbing for washing machine, built in gas hob and electric oven with filter hood over, built in slimline dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer, cupboard housing hot water and central heating boiler and tiled flooring.

Bedroom One 
Double glazed window to rear and radiator

Bedroom Two 7' 8" x 7' 4" ( 2.34m x 2.24m )
Double glazed window to rear aspect and radiator

Shower Room 
Three piece suite comprising of a walk in shower, wash basin with a fitted vanity unit, low level WC, shaver point, extractor fan, heated towel rail, heated tiled flooring and part tiled walls.

Externally 
Allocated parking space and communal gardens.


We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Northampton

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 158670497

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 09/10/2025

Current heating cost: £284/year

Potential heating cost: £284/year

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 21/07/2017 (8 years ago) £139,000

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
Same street 2 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NJ £162,000 20/11/2025 Flat
Same street 4 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NJ £153,000 08/08/2025 Flat
Same street 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
Same street 38 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NJ £162,000 31/07/2023 Flat
Same street 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
Same street 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
Same street 6 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NJ £156,000 17/06/2022 Flat
Same street 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
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
Same street 60 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NJ £151,000 26/11/2021 Flat
Same street 136 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NJ £74,995 23/07/2021 Flat
5 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NQ £165,000 23/07/2021 Flat
75 BEDFORD ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NG £175,000 12/07/2021 Flat
83 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NQ £156,000 30/06/2021 Flat

Street average: £150,300 (10 sales)

Area average: £171,455 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -1.1%
10y growth 2.9%

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

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 Laundry 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 223
Anti-social behaviour 170
Public order 53
Other theft 42
Criminal damage and arson 40
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 694

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 0.7 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 0.01 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Canterbury Court, NN1 £1,150/mo 2 0.01 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,125/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 8.8% gross yield avg £150,300 sale, £1,100/mo rent
Rent ratio 0.68%
Max investor price (0.8%) £140,625
Target investor price (1%) £112,500
Gross yield 8.2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 12.2×
Monthly cashflow £338/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 8.5%
  • This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
  • 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).