Sold Semi-detached

54 FIRSVIEW DRIVE

NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN5 6RQ

3 beds 79 m² Listed 17 Sep 2020 (-2132d)

£237,500

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

79 m²

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£231,500 Mar 2021

Price per m²

£3,006/m²

Local average

£271,628 (-12.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,911 of 33,755)

Street crime

185 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Mature Three Bedroom Semi-Detached Home
  • Larger Than Average Rear Garden
  • Ample Driveway & Single Garage
  • Some Cosmetic Updating Required
  • Popular Location
  • No Onward Chain

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A mature three bedroom semi detached property with driveway and garage situated in Duston, within a short walk of local schooling and amenities. Accommodation comprises entrance hall, lounge / dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms and bathroom. Externally there are established gardens to the front and rear (with the rear garden being of a good size), ample driveway and single detached garage. Available with no onward chain. Early viewing is advised. 

LOCAL AREA INFORMATION

Duston is situated approximately 2 miles to the west of Northampton town centre. The old village is centred along Main Road where several business, retail outlets and services are located to include grocery store, newsagent, bakery, building society, estate agent, hairdresser, key cutter/cobbler and florist. Duston also has churches and chapels of varying denominations, a medical centre, nursery, dental surgery and public houses. Schooling is provided through several state primary schools and The Duston School as well as Quinton House independent school which caters for children aged 2 to 18. The village has expanded considerably in recent years with the addition of several modern developments including Alsace Park, St Giles Park and St Crispins. Transport links are excellent with M1 junctions 15a (2 miles) and 16 (3 miles) and a regular bus service to Northampton where a mainline train station operates to both Birmingham New Street and London Euston.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES

ENTRANCE PORCH
Of UPVC consruction. Tiled floor. Door to:

ENTRANCE HALL
Entrance via UPVC double glazed door. UPVC double glazed window to side elevation. Radiator. Stairs rising to first floor landing. Doors to:

LOUNGE / DINING ROOM 6.55m (21'6) x 4.11m (13'6)
Two UPVC double glazed windows to front and rear elevation. Two radiators. Serving hatch to kitchen.

KITCHEN 3.33m (10'11) x 2.64m (8'8)
UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation. Fitted with a range of base and wall mounted units with roll top work surfaces over. One and a half bowl sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over. Space for white goods. Wall mounted gas boiler. Tiled splash backs. UPVC double glazed door to rear garden.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
UPVC double glazed window to side elevation. Access to loft storage space. Doors to:

BEDROOM ONE 3.43m (11'3) x 3.28m (10'9) min
UPVC double glazed window to front elevation. Radiator.

BEDROOM TWO 3.86m (12'8) max x 3.23m (10'7) min
UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation. Radiator. Airing cupboard. Fitted wardrobe.

BEDROOM THREE 2.72m (8'11) x 2.51m (8'3)
Two UPVC double glazed windows to front and side elevations. Radiator. Cupboard.

BATHROOM 2.08m (6'10) x 1.65m (5'5)
Two UPVC double glazed windows to rear and side elevations. Heated towel rail. A white three piece suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap over, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c. Fully tiled walls.

OUTSIDE

FRONT GARDEN
An open plan frontage with mature shrub and flower planting. Driveway to the side providing off road parking for several vehicles. Gated vehicular access to the rear of the property and the garage.

GARAGE
A single detached garage with metal up and over door. Courtesy door to side elevation.

REAR GARDEN
A large mature rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn with a variety of shrub and flower borders. Brick paved patio area. Vegetable patch to the far end.

AGENT'S NOTE(S)

The heating and electrical systems have not been tested by the selling agent JACKSON GRUNDY.

VIEWINGS

By appointment only through the agents JACKSON GRUNDY – open seven days a week.

FINANCIAL ADVICE

We offer free independent advice on arranging your mortgage. Please call our Consultant on . Written quotations available on request. “YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT”.

Listed by

Duston

Jackson Grundy Estate Agents

Reference: 97335068

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 23/09/2020

Expiry date: 22/09/2030

Current heating cost: £438/year

Potential heating cost: £411/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,520

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 12/03/2021 (5 years ago) £231,500

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
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
52 PARK LANE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6QA £308,000 21/11/2025 Semi-detached
29 WOODLAND CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6NH £280,000 17/11/2025 Semi-detached
28 LODGE CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6SH £310,000 17/11/2025 Semi-detached
50 PARK LANE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6QD £300,000 13/02/2025 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
23 GRANGE AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6SR £270,000 05/06/2023 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

Street average: £280,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £272,250 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 1.7%
10y growth 39.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): West Northamptonshire. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 2.4%
5y (index) 19.2%
10y (index) 43.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for West Northamptonshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £965/mo
Realistic £1,072/mo
Optimistic £1,179/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Northamptonshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Leicester: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Scissor Box 0.2 miles
Shop Crown Convenience Off Licence & News 0.2 miles
Bus stop Unknown 0.3 miles
Train station Northampton 2.1 miles
Train station Boughton 2.2 miles
University University of Northampton Innovation Centre 2.2 miles
Hospital St Matthews Hospital 3.0 miles
Hospital Manfield Health Campus 3.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 56
Anti-social behaviour 38
Shoplifting 36
Burglary 15
Public order 8
Vehicle crime 8
Other theft 6
Robbery 6
Criminal damage and arson 5
Drugs 3
Possession of weapons 2
Bicycle theft 1
Other crime 1
Total incidents 185

Within 1 mile during May 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
Duston Eldean Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 29 Jan 2013
Hopping Hill Primary School Primary 0.5 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
The Duston School Other 0.5 miles Good — 13 Sep 2021
Chiltern Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 24 Mar 2024
St Luke's Church of England Primary School Primary 1.0 miles Good — 9 Jun 2014

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 Semi-Detached House, Woodhill Road, NN5 £1,295/mo 3 0.11 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Main Road, NN5 £1,400/mo 3 0.18 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Watson Close, NN5 £1,350/mo 3 0.56 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Dunkley Way, NN5 £1,350/mo 3 0.62 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Ashwood Road, NN5 £1,250/mo 3 0.65 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Windsor Crescent, NN5 £1,400/mo 3 1.17 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,341/mo (6 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.57%
Max investor price (0.8%) £168,750
Target investor price (1%) £135,000
Gross yield 6.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 14.7×
Monthly cashflow £255/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 4.4%
  • 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).