Sold STC Semi-detached

449 KETTERING ROAD

NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN3 6QS

4 beds 3 baths 1,916 sq ft Listed 24 Aug 2018 (-2854d)

£385,000

Reduced on 26 Dec 2018

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

178 m²

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£380,000 May 2019

Price per m²

£2,163/m²

Local average

£258,499 (+48.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,759 of 33,755)

Street crime

245 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • FOUR BEDROOM DORMER BUNGALOW
  • SPACIOUS KITCHEN/DINER
  • TWO RECEPTION ROOMS
  • GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM & WET ROOM
  • EN SUITE TO BEDROOM FOUR
  • MATURE REAR GARDEN
  • DRIVEWAY PROVIDING PARKING FOR SEVERAL VEHICLES
  • AVAILABLE WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN

Additional details

Heating
Central
Parking
Yes, Off street
Garden
Front garden, Yes, Back garden

Description

SUMMARY
A spacious dormer bungalow with four double bedrooms, situated in the popular Spinney Hill area. Boasts a mature rear garden and off road parking for several vehicles. Available with no onward chain, an early viewing is essential to avoid disappointment. Call today for further details.


DESCRIPTION
This pretty and spacious four double bedroom semi-detached dormer bungalow is located in the ever popular Spinney Hill area and local to a range of shops, transport links and excellent schooling at both primary and secondary level. Accommodation briefly comprises entrance hall, cloakroom, lounge, sitting room, kitchen/diner, utility room, Double bedroom and a wet room on the ground floor, by adding a wall in the hallway there is an opportunity to make a self contained annex. To the first floor is bedroom four which boasts an en suite and there are two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally, there are double gates to the front providing ample parking and a large mainly paved garden to the rear with parking for multiple vehicles. Available with no onward chain, an early viewing is essential to avoid disappointment. Call today for further details.

Entrance Hall 
Enter via door to the front elevation. Wall mounted radiator. Stairs rising up to the first floor. Doors to:

Cloakroom 
WC, washbasin and wall mounted radiator.

Lounge  17' 9" x 14' ( 5.41m x 4.27m )
Double glazed window to the front elevation. Stone Inglenook Feature fireplace with gas insert, ceiling beams, and a wall mounted radiator.

Kitchen/diner 24' 2" x 9' 2" ( 7.37m x 2.79m )
Double glazed window to the front elevation and french doors leading to the garden. Fitted kitchen comprising wall and base units, worksurfaces with a one and half bowl sink/drainer and splashback tiling. Electric oven gas hob with extractor over. Ceiling spotlights and under counter lights.
Open plan with the dining area: feature fireplace, ceiling beams and wall mounted lights.

Utility Room 6' 10" x 4' 8" ( 2.08m x 1.42m )
Wall and base units, worksurfaces with sink/drainer, space and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher and a storage cupboard.

Sitting Room 11' 11" x 9' 11" ( 3.63m x 3.02m )
Patio doors to the rear elevation, wall lights and a wall mounted radiator. Door to bedroom one.

Bedroom One 13' 9" Max x 11' 11" ( 4.19m Max x 3.63m )
Two double glazed windows to the side elevation and Floor to ceiling windows and door to the rear elevation leading to the garden. Slight slope down to the bedroom, wall mounted radiator and door to the Wetroom.

Wetroom 
Obscured double glazed window to the side elevation. Fully tiled and comprises shower, WC, vanity wash unit and a wall mounted radiator.

Landing 
Velux window to the front elevation, Airing cupboard and doors to:

Bedroom Two 17' 3" x 11' 11" ( 5.26m x 3.63m )
Double glazed window to the rear elevation. Ceiling beams and a wall mounted radiator.

Bedroom Three 17' 8" x 9' 8" ( 5.38m x 2.95m )
Double glazed window to the front elevation and velux to the rear. Ceiling beams and a wall mounted radiator.

Bedroom Four 12' Max x 11' ( 3.66m Max x 3.35m )
Double glazed window to the front elevation. Ceiling beams and a wall mounted radiator. Door to the en-suite.

En-Suite 
Obscure double glazed window to the side elevation. Comprises shower cubicle, WC, pedestal washbasin and a wall mounted radiator.

Family Bathroom 
Double glazed Velux window to the side elevation. Fully tiled bathroom comprising corner bath with mixer taps, WC, pedestal wash basin, wall mounted radiator and cupboard.

Outside 

Front 
Enclosed front garden with a wall and electric vehicular gate to the front. Block paved with borders of mature shrubs, flowers and pebbles.

Rear Garden 
Enclosed, maintainable and mature rear garden which is mainly block paved with borders of shrubs, bushes and flowers. Feature patio area with a water feature and a brick-built BBQ . To the rear of the garden there is a small lawned area , green house and a large shed. Parking for multiple vehicles and double gates and a single gate leading to the service road.



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: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Listed by

Northampton

Connells

Reference: 75159980

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 04/09/2018

Expiry date: 03/09/2028

Recommendations

  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (80)
  • Hot water cylinder thermostat (400)
  • Upgrade heating controls (450)
  • Solar water heating (6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #5584406

Property Details

Street: 449 Kettering Road

Town: NORTHAMPTON

Postcode: NN3 6QS

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 22/04/2008

Work Completed: 10/03/2008

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #5705473

Property Details

Street: 449 Kettering Road

Town: NORTHAMPTON

Postcode: NN3 6QS

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 02/06/2008

Work Completed: 14/04/2008

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 07/05/2019 (7 years ago) £380,000

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
24 SPINNEY HILL CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6DL £255,000 19/12/2025 Semi-detached
60 REEDWAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BT £230,000 11/12/2023 Semi-detached
31 SPINNEY HILL CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6DL £280,000 17/11/2023 Semi-detached
7 SPINNEY HILL ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6DH £365,000 06/11/2023 Semi-detached
4 REEDWAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BT £245,000 11/04/2023 Semi-detached
397 KETTERING ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6QT £165,000 25/11/2022 Semi-detached
421 KETTERING ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6QR £277,000 24/11/2022 Semi-detached
46 REEDWAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BT £218,000 14/11/2022 Semi-detached
45 COPPICE DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6ND £290,000 03/11/2022 Semi-detached
82 ENNERDALE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BX £225,000 28/10/2022 Semi-detached
13 SPINNEY HILL CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6DL £310,000 14/10/2022 Semi-detached
90 ENNERDALE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BX £207,500 05/10/2022 Semi-detached
461 KETTERING ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6QU £210,000 31/08/2022 Semi-detached
24 REEDWAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BT £210,000 26/08/2022 Semi-detached
41 REEDWAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BT £200,000 29/06/2022 Semi-detached
50 SPINNEY HILL ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6DJ £315,000 31/05/2022 Semi-detached
56 REEDWAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BT £185,000 29/04/2022 Semi-detached
51 REEDWAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BT £180,000 28/03/2022 Semi-detached
77 ENNERDALE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6BU £175,000 07/02/2022 Semi-detached
35 COPPICE DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6ND £285,000 28/01/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 437 KETTERING ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6QS £160,000 05/10/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 439 KETTERING ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6QS £230,000 19/08/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £195,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £241,375 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 1.8%
10y growth 29.6%

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 Leicester: £1,047/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Spinney Hill Road 0.1 miles
Bus stop Highlands Avenue 0.1 miles
Hospital Manfield Health Campus 0.1 miles
Shop Tesco Express 0.1 miles
Shop Lakeview News 0.3 miles
Hospital St Matthews Hospital 1.1 miles
University University of Northampton St Georges Avenue 1.4 miles
University University of Northampton 1.9 miles
Train station Northampton 2.6 miles
Train station Boughton 2.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 89
Anti-social behaviour 58
Public order 19
Shoplifting 18
Criminal damage and arson 15
Other theft 12
Vehicle crime 12
Burglary 7
Drugs 5
Other crime 5
Robbery 3
Possession of weapons 2
Total incidents 245

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
Parklands Nursery School Nursery 0.2 miles Good — 28 Nov 2019
Parklands Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 5 Mar 2023
Northampton School for Girls Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 20 Jan 2022
Thomas Becket Catholic School Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 12 Jan 2023
Eastfield Academy Primary 0.4 miles Good — 2 Feb 2020

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.28%
Max investor price (0.8%) £133,875
Target investor price (1%) £107,100
  • 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).