# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (NN5 6RQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 54 FIRSVIEW DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN5 6RQ | | Price | £237,500 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Last sold | £231,500 Mar 2021 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 22/09/2030 - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,520 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£20) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2175-3000-3201-9640-1204) ## 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”. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/97335068/1349252) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/97335068/1349254) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/97335068/1349256) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/97335068/1349259) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/97335068/1349261) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/97335068/1349264) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/97335068/1349266) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/97335068/1349268) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/97335068/1349270) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/97335068/1349271) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/97335068/1349272) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/97335068/1349273) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/97335068/1349274) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/97335068/1349275) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/97335068/1349276) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/97335068/1349277) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/97335068/1349279) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/97335068/1349281) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/97335068/1349283) - Floorplan 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 54 FIRSVIEW DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6RQ | £231,500 | 12/03/2021 | Terraced | ## 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 | | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £271,628 (82 Semi-detached, NN5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -12.6% ## 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):** £773/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 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: £1,338/mo (4 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.57% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £168,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £135,000 *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 £1,350/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 14.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £255/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4.4% *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:** £3,006/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:** 39.7% ## 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)