# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (NN5 6RQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 44 FIRSVIEW DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN5 6RQ |
| Price | £189,995 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Last sold | £185,000 Nov 2015 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 09/06/2025 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £26,730

### Recommendations
- A2 (£850 - £1,500)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£55)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8203-1703-6629-5197-0653)

## 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.

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/34845855/1349357) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 44 FIRSVIEW DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6RQ | £185,000 | 27/11/2015 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £271,628 (82 Semi-detached, NN5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -30.1%

## 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 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)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.71% (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:** 8.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 11.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £442/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 9.6%

*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:** £1,863/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:** 40.6%

## 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)

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