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18 PILGRIMS LANE

NORTHAMPTON, BUGBROOKE, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN7 3PJ

3 beds 1 baths 118 m² Listed 1 Sep 2025 (-376d)

£394,995

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (NN7 3PJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 18 PILGRIMS LANE, NORTHAMPTON, BUGBROOKE, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN7 3PJ |
| Price | £394,995 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Last sold | £375,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 19/08/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £1,494/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,550

### Recommendations
- A2 (£900 - £1,200)
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0289-0200-2205-6045-0014)

## Description

Location

Nestled just 3.5 miles from Junction 16 of the M1 motorway, Bugbrooke is a vibrant and well-connected village offering a blend of countryside charm and urban convenience. Local amenities including a parish church, village shop, traditional pubs, a primary school, and a secondary school. The town of Northampton, along with its mainline railway station, lies approximately 7 miles away, providing excellent transport links to London and beyond.

Property Information, Services & Utilities

Tenure: Freehold.

Council Tax: Band D

EPC Rating: D

Services: Mains connected electric, gas, water & sewerage.

Heating: Mains gas central heating.

Broadband: Full fibre broadband available, we advise you to check with your provider.

Mobile signal: 4G & 5G available in this postcode, we advise you check with your provider.

Council Tax Band: D (West Northamptonshire council)

Tenure: Freehold

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/166456592/1923634) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/166456592/1923635) - EPC

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 18 PILGRIMS LANE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3PJ | £375,000 | 23/03/2026 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 ASH GROVE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3RA | £427,000 | 12/12/2025 | Detached |
| 12 OAKLANDS, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3QU | £305,000 | 20/11/2025 | Detached |
| 26 POUND LANE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3RH | £220,000 | 17/11/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 77 PILGRIMS LANE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3PJ | £710,000 | 16/08/2023 | Detached |
| 40 POUND LANE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3RH | £432,500 | 26/05/2023 | Detached |
| 6 LIME GROVE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3QZ | £345,000 | 18/05/2023 | Detached |
| 5 GEORGES AVENUE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3PW | £315,000 | 10/03/2023 | Detached |
| 27 POUND LANE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3RH | £445,000 | 19/12/2022 | Detached |
| 17 BEECH CLOSE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3RB | £265,000 | 12/12/2022 | Detached |
| 46 WAGGONERS WAY, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3QT | £335,000 | 02/12/2022 | Detached |
| 114 JOHNS ROAD, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3PZ | £575,000 | 28/11/2022 | Detached |
| 4 HAZEL CLOSE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3GB | £425,000 | 24/11/2022 | Detached |
| 82 JOHNS ROAD, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3PZ | £523,000 | 05/10/2022 | Detached |
| 16 BEECH CLOSE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3RB | £332,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached |
| 9 ALMOND CLOSE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3QX | £320,000 | 08/08/2022 | Detached |
| 6 GEORGES AVENUE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3PW | £325,000 | 08/04/2022 | Detached |
| 2 ASH GROVE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3RA | £335,000 | 04/03/2022 | Detached |
| 29 POUND LANE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3RH | £432,500 | 18/11/2021 | Detached |
| 1 GEORGES AVENUE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3PW | £275,000 | 16/09/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £710,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £368,444 (18 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £563,472 (58 Detached, NN7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -29.9%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (West Northamptonshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £970/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,078/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,186/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Northampton (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £898/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.27% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £134,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £107,800

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,347/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -7.3%
- **10y growth:** 26%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for West Northamptonshire; Detached series; as of June 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 34.6%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

118 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£375,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£3,347/m²

Local average

£563,472 (-29.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (20,716 of 33,755)

Street crime

17 incidents within 1 mile (Jul 2026)

Key features

A Well Presented Two/Three Bedroom Detached Home
Hightly Sought After Village Location of Bugbrooke
Two/Three Reception Rooms
Delightful Mature Garden
Thee Sheds With Power & Light
Potting Shed
Private Driveway Providing Off Road Parking For Numerous Vehicles

Additional details

Parking: Driveway
Garden: Private garden, Rear garden
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Summary of Accommodation: Welcoming Reception Hall, Cloakroom, Lounge - perfect for relaxing or entertaining, Elegant Dining Room, Open-Plan Kitchen leading into a bright Sun Room, Flexible Bedroom Three / Home Office - ideal for remote work or guests, Two Generously Sized Double Bedrooms, Modern Shower Room, Mature Rear Garden featuring three sheds and a greenhouse, all with power and lighting and Private Driveway with off-road parking for numerous vehicles.

Location
Nestled just 3.5 miles from Junction 16 of the M1 motorway, Bugbrooke is a vibrant and well-connected village offering a blend of countryside charm and urban convenience. Local amenities including a parish church, village shop, traditional pubs, a primary school, and a secondary school. The town of Northampton, along with its mainline railway station, lies approximately 7 miles away, providing excellent transport links to London and beyond.

Property Information, Services & Utilities
Tenure: Freehold.
Council Tax: Band D
EPC Rating: D
Services: Mains connected electric, gas, water & sewerage.
Heating: Mains gas central heating.
Broadband: Full fibre broadband available, we advise you to check with your provider.
Mobile signal: 4G & 5G available in this postcode, we advise you check with your provider.

Council Tax Band: D (West Northamptonshire council)
Tenure: Freehold

Listed by

Newport Pagnell

Astons Estate Agents

Reference: 166456592

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 20/08/2025

Expiry date: 19/08/2035

Current heating cost: £1,494/year

Potential heating cost: £1,326/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,550

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£900 - £1,200)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~725 m² (0.18 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£394,995	+5.3%
Sold	23/03/2026 (5 months ago)	£375,000	—

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
9 ASH GROVE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3RA	£427,000	12/12/2025	Detached
12 OAKLANDS, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3QU	£305,000	20/11/2025	Detached
26 POUND LANE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3RH	£220,000	17/11/2023	Detached
Same street 77 PILGRIMS LANE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3PJ	£710,000	16/08/2023	Detached
40 POUND LANE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3RH	£432,500	26/05/2023	Detached
6 LIME GROVE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3QZ	£345,000	18/05/2023	Detached
5 GEORGES AVENUE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3PW	£315,000	10/03/2023	Detached
27 POUND LANE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3RH	£445,000	19/12/2022	Detached
17 BEECH CLOSE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3RB	£265,000	12/12/2022	Detached
46 WAGGONERS WAY, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3QT	£335,000	02/12/2022	Detached
114 JOHNS ROAD, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3PZ	£575,000	28/11/2022	Detached
4 HAZEL CLOSE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3GB	£425,000	24/11/2022	Detached
82 JOHNS ROAD, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3PZ	£523,000	05/10/2022	Detached
16 BEECH CLOSE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3RB	£332,000	30/09/2022	Detached
9 ALMOND CLOSE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3QX	£320,000	08/08/2022	Detached
6 GEORGES AVENUE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3PW	£325,000	08/04/2022	Detached
2 ASH GROVE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3RA	£335,000	04/03/2022	Detached
29 POUND LANE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3RH	£432,500	18/11/2021	Detached
1 GEORGES AVENUE, BUGBROOKE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 3PW	£275,000	16/09/2021	Detached

Street average: £710,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £368,444 (18 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -7.3%

10y growth 26%

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

1y (index) 1.5%

5y (index) 16.1%

10y (index) 34.6%

Rental Range

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

Low £970/mo

Realistic £1,078/mo

Optimistic £1,186/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Northamptonshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Northampton: £898/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View NN7 3PJ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Radon Gas	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Bakers Arms PH (opp)	0.3 miles
Bus stop	Bakers Arms PH (o/s)	0.3 miles
Shop	Nene Valley Firewood	1.6 miles
University	University of Northampton Innovation Centre	4.6 miles
Train station	Northampton	4.6 miles
Hospital	St Matthews Hospital	6.1 miles
Train station	Boughton	6.2 miles
Hospital	Manfield Health Campus	7.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	6
Anti-social behaviour	5
Other theft	3
Bicycle theft	1
Burglary	1
Public order	1
Total incidents	17

Within 1 mile during Jul 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
Bugbrooke Community Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 24 Nov 2011
Campion School	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 9 Dec 2021
The Bliss Charity School	Primary	1.6 miles	Good — 5 Dec 2023
Kislingbury Primary School	Primary	1.8 miles	Good — 15 May 2023
Gayton Church of England Primary School	Primary	2.0 miles	Good — 8 Nov 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.27%

Max investor price (0.8%) £134,750

Target investor price (1%) £107,800

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).

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