Sold STC Semi-detached

44 FIRSVIEW DRIVE

NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN5 6RQ

3 beds 102 m² Listed 1 Jun 2015 (-4067d)

£189,995

Reduced on 16 Jun 2015

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

102 m²

EPC rating

D

Last sold

£185,000 Nov 2015

Price per m²

£1,863/m²

Local average

£271,628 (-30.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,911 of 33,755)

Street crime

187 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • THREE BEDROOM
  • SEMI DETACHED
  • GARAGE
  • GOOD SIZE FRONT & REAR GARDENS
  • POPULAR LOCATION

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

SUMMARY
A well presented three bedroom semi detached property located in the popular area of Duston. The property has been extended to the rear creating a good size reception/family room. The property boasts good size living accommodation and good outside space also, early viewing advised.


DESCRIPTION
A well presented three bedroom semi detached property located in the ever popular area of Dustin. Accommodation comprises of lounge/diner, kitchen, family room/reception, shower room, three bedrooms and family bathroom. Front and rear gardens providing ample outside space. Further benefits include double glazing, single garage and central heating.

Entrance 
Enter via door to front aspect, stairs rising to first floor with understairs storage cupboard, double glazed window to front aspect, wall mounted radiator, wood laminate flooring, doors to:-

Lounge/diner 21' 9" x 13' 5" Into Alcove ( 6.63m x 4.09m Into Alcove )
Double glazed window to front aspect, feature fireplace with electric fire. Wall mounted radiator, TV & telephone points, open through to dining area with patio doors leading to garden and further wall mounted radiator.

Kitchen 11' 4" x 8' 7" ( 3.45m x 2.62m )
Fitted kitchen comprising of a range of wall and base mounted units, work surfaces incorporating stainless steel sink unit. Electric oven and gas hob with cookerhood over, plumbing and space for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer. Double glazed window to rear aspect and door through to reception room.

Reception Room 16' 8" x 10' 4" narrowing to 5' 8" ( 5.08m x 3.15m narrowing to 1.73m )
French doors to leading to decking area. wall mounted radiator, two storage cupboards, door through to shower room.

Shower Room 
Comprising of low level WC, wash hand basin, shower cubicle.

First Floor 

Landing 
Double glazed window to side aspect, access to loft space, wall mounted radiator, doors to:-

Bedroom One 12' 6" x 11' 1" ( 3.81m x 3.38m )
Double glazed window to front aspect, wall mounted radiator, TV point.

Bedroom Two 12' 7" Max x 9' 9" ( 3.84m Max x 2.97m )
Double glazed window to rear aspect, built in wardrobes, wall mounted radiator, TV point.

Bedroom Three 8' 9" x 8' 1" ( 2.67m x 2.46m )
Double glazed windows to both front and side aspects, built in wardrobes, wall mounted radiator, TV point.

Bathroom 
Fully tiled suite comprsing of bath with shower over, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin. Double glazed window to rear aspect, wall mounted radiator.

Outside 

Front 
Driveway leading to garage, lawn area with shrub borders and pathway to entrance.

Rear  
Patio area leading to raised decking area, further lawn area.



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: 34845855

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 10/06/2015

Expiry date: 09/06/2025 (expired)

Est. upgrade cost to C: £26,730

Recommendations

  • Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£55)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 27/11/2015 (10 years ago) £185,000

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
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
7 LODGE CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6SH £240,000 11/12/2025 Semi-detached
65 WOODLAND CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6NH £270,000 11/12/2025 Semi-detached
51 GRAFTON WAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6NG £375,000 21/11/2025 Semi-detached
28 LODGE CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6SH £310,000 17/11/2025 Semi-detached
29 WOODLAND CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6NH £280,000 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
47 WHITEFIELD ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6SJ £360,000 23/03/2023 Semi-detached

Street average: £280,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £274,850 (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 2.9 miles
Hospital Manfield Health Campus 3.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 57
Anti-social behaviour 38
Shoplifting 36
Burglary 15
Vehicle crime 9
Public order 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 187

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 0.4 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
The Duston School Other 0.6 miles Good — 13 Sep 2021
Chiltern Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 24 Mar 2024
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary 1.0 miles Good — 15 Sep 2024

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 0.21 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Watson Close, NN5 £1,350/mo 3 0.57 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 0.66 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 0.71%
Max investor price (0.8%) £168,750
Target investor price (1%) £135,000
Gross yield 8.5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 11.7×
Monthly cashflow £442/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 9.6%
  • 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).