# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (NN1 5NJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 2 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN1 5NJ | | Price | £165,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £139,000 Jul 2017 | ## 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. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/158670497/517812) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/158670497/517815) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/158670497/517818) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/158670497/517820) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/158670497/517822) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/158670497/517825) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/158670497/517829) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/158670497/517831) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/158670497/517833) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/158670497/517835) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/158670497/517837) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/158670497/517838) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/158670497/517841) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/158670497/517843) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/158670497/517845) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/158670497/517847) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/158670497/517848) - EPC ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 BECKETS VIEW, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 5NJ | £139,000 | 21/07/2017 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | 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 | | 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 | | [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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £129,960 (25 Flat, NN1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +27% ## 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 | 0.01 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Canterbury Court, NN1 | £1,150/mo | 2 | 0.01 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,125/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.68% (weak for cashflow) - **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:** 8.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 12.2× - **Monthly cashflow:** £338/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 8.5% *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:** -1.1% - **10y growth:** 2.9% ## 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) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)